LGI (ASX:LGI) Interest Coverage: 3.79 (As of Dec. 2025) — 60% Below Median


ASX:LGI LGI Ltd ASX:LGI
67 GF Score
Price A$2.71
GF Value A$3.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is LGI Interest Coverage?

LGI ASX:LGI +0.37% 67 Interest Coverage is 3.79 as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 9.54. GuruFocus rates ASX:LGI with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, LGI ranks better than 66.67% 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. LGI's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$4.05 Mil. LGI's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.07 Mil. LGI's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.79. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ASX:LGI' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.92   Med: 9.54   Max: 9.62
Current: 4.92


ASX:LGI's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
66.67% of 321 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.92 vs ASX:LGI: 4.92

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


LGI  (ASX:LGI) 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 .


LGI Interest Coverage Related Terms


LGI Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LGI'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.

LGI Interest Coverage Chart

LGI Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
N/A 9.62 9.54 5.21

LGI Semi-Annual Data
Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 28.10 4.34 6.10 3.79

LGI Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, LGI'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.


LGI Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

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


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LGI 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.

LGI's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, LGI's Interest Expense was A$-2.08 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$10.83 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$32.68 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*10.83/-2.08
=5.21

LGI's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, LGI's Interest Expense was A$-1.07 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$4.05 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$3.68 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4.049/-1.067
=3.79

* 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 3.79 mean?
LGI (ASX:LGI) has a Interest Coverage of 3.79 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on LGI and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 9.54. Over the past decade, LGI's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.92 to 9.62. According to the industry distribution chart, LGI ranks #107 out of 321 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is LGI's Interest Coverage too high?
LGI's current Interest Coverage of 3.79 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 9.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.92 to a high of 9.62. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.92. LGI's value of 3.79 is 29.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LGI ranks #107 out of 321 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LGI has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGI's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, LGI ranks #107 out of 321 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts LGI in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.92. LGI's value of 3.79 is 29.8% above this benchmark. Historically, LGI's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.92 to 9.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.54 vs. the industry median of 2.92, LGI 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.92, based on 321 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. LGI's current Interest Coverage of 3.79 is 29.8% 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 LGI and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LGI's current Interest Coverage is 3.79, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 9.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LGI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI (ASX:LGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.73, compared to a current price of A$2.71 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.79, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 9.54 and 29.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.92. LGI's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 LGI (ASX:LGI), the current Interest Coverage is 3.79 as of Dec. 2025. 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 LGI (ASX:LGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.71 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.73. GuruFocus considers LGI to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LGI:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.79 (60% below median its 10-year median of 9.54)
  • GF Value™: A$3.73 vs. price of A$2.71 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#107 of 321)

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


LGI Business Description

Address 57 Harvey Street North, Eagle Farm, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4009
LGI Ltd is engaged in the recovery of biogas from landfills, and the subsequent conversion into renewable electricity and saleable environmental products.
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