Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Fire & Gas Detection Technologies's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₪-4.08 Mil. Fire & Gas Detection Technologies's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₪1.03 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fire & Gas Detection Technologies's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:FGAS's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 5.89 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Fire & Gas Detection Technologies (XTAE:FGAS) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Fire & Gas Detection Technologies Interest Coverage Related Terms
Fire & Gas Detection Technologies Interest Coverage Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
Fire & Gas Detection Technologies Interest Coverage Chart
XTAE:FGAS vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Fire & Gas Detection Technologies's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Fire & Gas Detection Technologies Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Fire & Gas Detection Technologies's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fire & Gas Detection Technologies's Interest Coverage falls into.
Fire & Gas Detection Technologies Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Fire & Gas Detection Technologies (XTAE:FGAS) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Fire & Gas Detection Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fire & Gas Detection Technologies ranks #999999 out of 730 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Fire & Gas Detection Technologies' Interest Coverage too high?
Fire & Gas Detection Technologies' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Fire & Gas Detection Technologies ranks #999999 out of 730 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fire & Gas Detection Technologies has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fire & Gas Detection Technologies' Interest Coverage compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Fire & Gas Detection Technologies ranks #999999 out of 730 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Fire & Gas Detection Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.89, based on 730 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Fire & Gas Detection Technologies and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fire & Gas Detection Technologies's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fire & Gas Detection Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fire & Gas Detection Technologies (XTAE:FGAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪13.60, compared to a current price of ₪10.00 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Fire & Gas Detection Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fire & Gas Detection Technologies (XTAE:FGAS), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Fire & Gas Detection Technologies (XTAE:FGAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fire & Gas Detection Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₪10.00 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪13.60.
GuruFocus considers Fire & Gas Detection Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:FGAS:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ₪13.60 vs. price of ₪10.00 (26.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:FGAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fire & Gas Detection Technologies Business Description
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XTAE:FGAS has been successfully added to your 
