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UGE International (TSXV:UGE) Interest Coverage : 0 (At Loss) (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is UGE International Interest Coverage?

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. UGE International's Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2023 was C$-3.73 Mil. UGE International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2023 was C$-1.16 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 UGE International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


TSXV:UGE's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 2.99
* 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.


UGE International Interest Coverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for UGE International'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.

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UGE International Interest Coverage Chart

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Competitive Comparison of UGE International's Interest Coverage

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, UGE International's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

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UGE International's Interest Coverage Distribution in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, UGE International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where UGE International's Interest Coverage falls into.



UGE 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:

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.

UGE International's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022, UGE International's Interest Expense was C$-1.23 Mil. Its Operating Income was C$-8.40 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$51.52 Mil.

UGE International did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

UGE International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Sep. 2023, UGE International's Interest Expense was C$-1.16 Mil. Its Operating Income was C$-3.73 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$100.90 Mil.

UGE International did not have earnings to cover the 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.

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


UGE International  (TSXV:UGE) 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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UGE International (TSXV:UGE) Business Description

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Address
56 Temperance Street, 7th Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN
UGE International Ltd is a turnkey commercial solar company, developing, building, and financing solar projects. UGE has over 600 projects and operates in three core markets: the US, Canada, and the Philippines. The company provides a complete turnkey approach, taking projects from conception all the way through to financing and operation, capturing greater margins and recurring revenue for shareholders, while delivering a superior experience to its clientele. It operates in one operating segment: Renewable energy solutions..

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