G. Willi-Food InternationalXTAE:WILC -0.58%82 Interest Coverage is 50.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 42.79. GuruFocus rates XTAE:WILC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪50.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Retail - Defensive companies, G. Willi-Food International ranks better than 74.9% 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. G. Willi-Food International's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪20.0 Mil. G. Willi-Food International's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪-0.4 Mil.
G. Willi-Food International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.70.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for G. Willi-Food International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:WILC'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.38 Med: 42.79 Max: 332.84
Current: 28.77
XTAE:WILC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 74.9% of 255
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.79
vs XTAE:WILC: 28.77
G. Willi-Food International (XTAE:WILC) 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 .
G. Willi-Food International Interest Coverage Related Terms
G. Willi-Food International 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.
G. Willi-Food International Interest Coverage Chart
XTAE:WILC vs HFFG, DIT, HCIL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, G. Willi-Food International'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.
G. Willi-Food International Interest Coverage vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, G. Willi-Food International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where G. Willi-Food International's Interest Coverage falls into.
G. Willi-Food International 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.
G. Willi-Food International (XTAE:WILC) has a Interest Coverage of 50.70 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on G. Willi-Food International and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 42.79. Over the past decade, G. Willi-Food International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.38 to 332.84. According to the industry distribution chart, G. Willi-Food International ranks #64 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is G. Willi-Food International's Interest Coverage too high?
G. Willi-Food International's current Interest Coverage of 50.70 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 42.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.38 to a high of 332.84. The Retail - Defensive industry median Interest Coverage is 8.79. G. Willi-Food International's value of 50.70 is 476.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, G. Willi-Food International ranks #64 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, G. Willi-Food International has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G. Willi-Food International's Interest Coverage compare to HFFG and DIT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, G. Willi-Food International ranks #64 out of 255 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts G. Willi-Food International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.79. G. Willi-Food International's value of 50.70 is 476.8% above this benchmark. Historically, G. Willi-Food International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.38 to 332.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.79 vs. the industry median of 8.79, G. Willi-Food International has consistently been above 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.79, based on 255 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. G. Willi-Food International's current Interest Coverage of 50.70 is 476.8% above 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 G. Willi-Food International and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G. Willi-Food International's current Interest Coverage is 50.70, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 42.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G. Willi-Food International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G. Willi-Food International (XTAE:WILC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪50.24, compared to a current price of ₪96.30 — trading 91.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 50.70, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 42.79 and 476.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.79. G. Willi-Food International's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 G. Willi-Food International (XTAE:WILC), the current Interest Coverage is 50.70 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 G. Willi-Food International (XTAE:WILC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G. Willi-Food International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪96.30 is trading 91.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪50.24.
GuruFocus considers G. Willi-Food International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:WILC:
Interest Coverage: 50.70 (18% above median its 10-year median of 42.79)
GF Value™: ₪50.24 vs. price of ₪96.30 (91.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 476.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#64 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:WILC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd is an Israeli-based company specializing in high-quality, great-tasting kosher food products. The company is engaged, directly and through subsidiaries, in the design, import, marketing and distribution of a variety of over 650 food products. The principal product line includes Canned Vegetables and Pickles, Canned Fish, Canned Fruit, Edible Oils, Dairy and Dairy Substitute Products, Cereals, rice and pastas, and Other Products. The company has one reportable segment: Import- export, marketing and distribution of food products. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of Dairy and Dairy Substitute Products.
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