Rapac Communication & Infrastructure (XTAE:RPAC) Interest Coverage: 0.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — 87% Below Median


XTAE:RPAC Rapac Communication & Infrastructure Ltd XTAE:RPAC
68 GF Score
Price ₪96.63
GF Value ₪42.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Rapac Communication & Infrastructure Interest Coverage?

Rapac Communication & Infrastructure XTAE:RPAC -0.38% 68 Interest Coverage is 0.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 2.54. GuruFocus rates XTAE:RPAC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪42.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,672 Hardware companies, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure ranks worse than 96.59% 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. Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪5.0 Mil. Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪-14.8 Mil. Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XTAE:RPAC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 2.54   Max: 4.3
Current: 0.67


XTAE:RPAC's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
96.59% of 1672 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.675 vs XTAE:RPAC: 0.67

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


Rapac Communication & Infrastructure  (XTAE:RPAC) 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 .


Rapac Communication & Infrastructure Interest Coverage Related Terms


Rapac Communication & Infrastructure Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rapac Communication & Infrastructure'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.

Rapac Communication & Infrastructure Interest Coverage Chart

Rapac Communication & Infrastructure Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Rapac Communication & Infrastructure 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:RPAC vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure'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.


Rapac Communication & Infrastructure Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Rapac Communication & Infrastructure 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.

Rapac Communication & Infrastructure'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, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's Interest Expense was ₪-18.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₪25.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪190.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*25.542/-18.781
=1.36

Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's Interest Expense was ₪-14.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₪5.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪219.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4.951/-14.77
=0.34

* 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 0.34 mean?
Rapac Communication & Infrastructure (XTAE:RPAC) has a Interest Coverage of 0.34 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Rapac Communication & Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 2.54. Over the past decade, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.01 to 4.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure ranks #1615 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's Interest Coverage too high?
Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's current Interest Coverage of 0.34 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 2.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 4.30. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's value of 0.34 is 97.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure ranks #1615 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's Interest Coverage compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure ranks #1615 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Rapac Communication & Infrastructure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's value of 0.34 is 97.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.01 to 4.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.54 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.68, based on 1,672 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. Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's current Interest Coverage of 0.34 is 97.5% 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 Rapac Communication & Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's current Interest Coverage is 0.34, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rapac Communication & Infrastructure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure (XTAE:RPAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪42.25, compared to a current price of ₪96.63 — trading 128.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.34, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 2.54 and 97.5% below the Hardware industry median of 13.68. Rapac Communication & Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 Rapac Communication & Infrastructure (XTAE:RPAC), the current Interest Coverage is 0.34 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 Rapac Communication & Infrastructure (XTAE:RPAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rapac Communication & Infrastructure stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₪96.63 is trading 128.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪42.25. GuruFocus considers Rapac Communication & Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTAE:RPAC:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.34 (87% below median its 10-year median of 2.54)
  • GF Value™: ₪42.25 vs. price of ₪96.63 (128.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.5% below the Hardware median (#1615 of 1672)

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


Rapac Communication & Infrastructure Business Description

Address Intergamma building, Indastrial Park, P.O.B. 3805, Kfar Neter, ISR, 4059300
Rapac Communication & Infrastructure Ltd manufactures telecommunication equipments. It provides equipments for broadcast applications. It also works in the domain of data communication, voice communication & multimedia through its subsidiaries. It focuses on telecom, government and energy and infrastructure in Israel.
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