Aker BP ASAAKRBF -1.94%76 Interest Coverage is 162.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 509% above its 10-year median of 26.75. GuruFocus rates AKRBF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Oil & Gas companies, Aker BP ASA ranks better than 86.68% 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. Aker BP ASA's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,051 Mil. Aker BP ASA's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-13 Mil.
Aker BP ASA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 162.78.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aker BP ASA's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
AKRBF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.16 Med: 26.75 Max: 210.17
Current: 163.31
AKRBF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 86.68% of 728
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.84
vs AKRBF: 163.31
Aker BP ASA (OTCPK:AKRBF) 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 .
Aker BP ASA Interest Coverage Related Terms
Aker BP ASA Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aker BP ASA'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.
AKRBF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Aker BP ASA'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.
Aker BP ASA Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Aker BP ASA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aker BP ASA's Interest Coverage falls into.
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.
Aker BP ASA (AKRBF) has a Interest Coverage of 162.78 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Aker BP ASA and its competitors. This is 509% above median its historical median of 26.75. Over the past decade, Aker BP ASA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.16 to 210.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Aker BP ASA ranks #97 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Aker BP ASA's Interest Coverage too high?
Aker BP ASA's current Interest Coverage of 162.78 is 509% above median its 10-year median of 26.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.16 to a high of 210.17. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.84. Aker BP ASA's value of 162.78 is 2687.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aker BP ASA ranks #97 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aker BP ASA has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aker BP ASA's Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Aker BP ASA ranks #97 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Aker BP ASA in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.84. Aker BP ASA's value of 162.78 is 2687.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Aker BP ASA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.16 to 210.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.75 vs. the industry median of 5.84, Aker BP ASA 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.84, based on 728 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. Aker BP ASA's current Interest Coverage of 162.78 is 2687.3% 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 Aker BP ASA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aker BP ASA's current Interest Coverage is 162.78, which is 509% above median its own 10-year median of 26.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aker BP ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aker BP ASA (AKRBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.40, compared to a current price of $30.41 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 162.78, which is 509% above median its 10-year median of 26.75 and 2687.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.84. Aker BP ASA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Aker BP ASA (AKRBF), the current Interest Coverage is 162.78 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 Aker BP ASA (AKRBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aker BP ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.41 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.40.
GuruFocus considers Aker BP ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AKRBF:
Interest Coverage: 162.78 (509% above median its 10-year median of 26.75)
GF Value™: $21.40 vs. price of $30.41 (42.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2687.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#97 of 728)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKRBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aker BP ASA operates oil and gas production, development, and exploration projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Its projects include Alvheim field, Ivar Aasen, Skarv, Johan Sverdrup, Ula and Valhall. The company generates revenue from the sale of liquids, sale of gas, and Tariff income, out of which the majority revenue is derived from sale of liquids.
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