Saipa Co (XTEH:SIPA1) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of . 20)

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XTEH:SIPA1 Saipa Co XTEH:SIPA1
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What is Saipa Co Interest Coverage?

Saipa Co XTEH:SIPA1 32 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. GuruFocus rates XTEH:SIPA1 with a GF Score™ of 32/100.

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. Saipa Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in . 20 was IRR0.00 Mil. Saipa Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in . 20 was IRR0.00 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

(1) 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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saipa Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


XTEH:SIPA1's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 8.39
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Saipa Co  (XTEH:SIPA1) 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 .


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Saipa Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saipa Co'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.

Saipa Co Interest Coverage Chart

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XTEH:SIPA1 vs GKIT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Saipa Co'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.


Saipa Co Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saipa Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saipa Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Saipa Co 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.

Saipa Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in . 20, Saipa Co's Interest Expense was IRR0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was IRR0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was IRR0.00 Mil.

Saipa Co had no debt (1).

Saipa Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in . 20, Saipa Co's Interest Expense was IRR0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was IRR0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was IRR0.00 Mil.

Saipa Co had no debt (1).

* 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 (At Loss) mean?
Saipa Co (XTEH:SIPA1) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Saipa Co and its competitors.
Is Saipa Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Saipa Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Overall, Saipa Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saipa Co's Interest Coverage compare to GKIT?
Saipa Co's Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.39. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.39, based on 1,059 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 Saipa Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saipa Co'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 Saipa Co stock overvalued right now?
Saipa Co (XTEH:SIPA1) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Saipa Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100. 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 Saipa Co (XTEH:SIPA1), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. 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.

Saipa Co Business Description

Address Karaj Special Road, Kilometers 15th Shahid Lashgari Highway, Tehran, IRN, 13311-13961
Saipa Co is an Iran based auto manufacturer. The company offers various vehicles ranging from sedan, light commercial, heavy commercial,sport-utility vehicle and crossover utility vehicles. Its product offerings include Haise van, Koleos, Ario, Tondar 90, Teana, Padra, Stralis, Azar Van, Kaveh Tractor, among others. The company also provides replacement of worn out vehicles, installation of accessories, and insurance advice.
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