Palram Industries (1990) (XTAE:PLRM) Interest Coverage: 4.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 74% Below Median

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XTAE:PLRM Palram Industries (1990) Ltd XTAE:PLRM
57 GF Score
Price ₪44.80
GF Value ₪52.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Palram Industries (1990) Interest Coverage?

Palram Industries (1990) XTAE:PLRM -0.27% 57 Interest Coverage is 4.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 15.81. GuruFocus rates XTAE:PLRM with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪52.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Palram Industries (1990) ranks worse than 57.84% on this metric.

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. Palram Industries (1990)'s Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪39 Mil. Palram Industries (1990)'s Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪-10 Mil. Palram Industries (1990)'s interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.04. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Palram Industries (1990)'s Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XTAE:PLRM' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.71   Med: 15.81   Max: 33.34
Current: 5.71


XTAE:PLRM's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
57.84% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81 vs XTAE:PLRM: 5.71

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Palram Industries (1990)  (XTAE:PLRM) 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 .


Palram Industries (1990) Interest Coverage Related Terms


Palram Industries (1990) Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palram Industries (1990)'s Interest Coverage can be seen below:

* 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.

Palram Industries (1990) Interest Coverage Chart

Palram Industries (1990) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Palram Industries (1990) Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XTAE:PLRM vs TT, JCI, CARR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Palram Industries (1990)'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.


Palram Industries (1990) Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Palram Industries (1990)'s Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Palram Industries (1990)'s Interest Coverage falls into.


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Palram Industries (1990) 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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Palram Industries (1990)'s Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Palram Industries (1990)'s Interest Expense was ₪-18 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₪227 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪217 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*226.682/-17.923
=12.65

Palram Industries (1990)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Palram Industries (1990)'s Interest Expense was ₪-10 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₪39 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪213 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*38.525/-9.545
=4.04

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 4.04 mean?
Palram Industries (1990) (XTAE:PLRM) has a Interest Coverage of 4.04 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Palram Industries (1990) and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 15.81. Over the past decade, Palram Industries (1990)'s Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.71 to 33.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Palram Industries (1990) ranks #786 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Palram Industries (1990)'s Interest Coverage too high?
Palram Industries (1990)'s current Interest Coverage of 4.04 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 15.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.71 to a high of 33.34. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Palram Industries (1990)'s value of 4.04 is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palram Industries (1990) ranks #786 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Palram Industries (1990) has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palram Industries (1990)'s Interest Coverage compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Palram Industries (1990) ranks #786 out of 1359 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Palram Industries (1990) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Palram Industries (1990)'s value of 4.04 is 48.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Palram Industries (1990)'s own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.71 to 33.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.81 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Palram Industries (1990) has consistently been below the industry average. 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 a Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,359 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. Palram Industries (1990)'s current Interest Coverage of 4.04 is 48.3% below the industry median. 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 Palram Industries (1990) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palram Industries (1990)'s current Interest Coverage is 4.04, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 15.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palram Industries (1990) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palram Industries (1990) (XTAE:PLRM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪52.62, compared to a current price of ₪44.80 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.04, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 15.81 and 48.3% below the Construction industry median of 7.81. Palram Industries (1990)'s overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 Palram Industries (1990) (XTAE:PLRM), the current Interest Coverage is 4.04 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Palram Industries (1990) (XTAE:PLRM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palram Industries (1990) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₪44.80 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪52.62. GuruFocus considers Palram Industries (1990) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XTAE:PLRM:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.04 (74% below median its 10-year median of 15.81)
  • GF Value™: ₪52.62 vs. price of ₪44.80 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.3% below the Construction median (#786 of 1359)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:PLRM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Palram Industries (1990) Business Description

Address Kibbutz Ramat-Yohanan, Ramat-Yohanan, ISR, 30035
Palram Industries (1990) Ltd manufactures semi-finished extruded thermoplastic sheets, panel systems and finished products. Its products include four categories, namely, flat sheets, corrugated sheets, panel systems & specialty products. Its products used in construction and architectural projects, sign and display, agricultural, glazing, and fabrication. palram panel systems.
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