AG BarrBAGFF +3.94%91 Interest Coverage is 45.66 as of Jan. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 73.50. GuruFocus rates BAGFF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 90 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, AG Barr ranks better than 78.89% 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. AG Barr's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $37.1 Mil. AG Barr's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-0.8 Mil.
AG Barr's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 45.66.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for AG Barr's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BAGFF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.43 Med: 73.5 Max: 250.5
Current: 88
BAGFF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 78.89% of 90
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 12.32
vs BAGFF: 88.00
AG Barr (OTCPK:BAGFF) 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 .
AG Barr Interest Coverage Related Terms
AG Barr Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AG Barr'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.
BAGFF vs KO, PEP, MNST: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, AG Barr'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.
AG Barr Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AG Barr's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AG Barr'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.
AG Barr (BAGFF) has a Interest Coverage of 45.66 as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on AG Barr and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 73.50. Over the past decade, AG Barr's Interest Coverage has ranged from 31.43 to 250.50. According to the industry distribution chart, AG Barr ranks #19 out of 90 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is AG Barr's Interest Coverage too high?
AG Barr's current Interest Coverage of 45.66 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 73.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.43 to a high of 250.50. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Interest Coverage is 12.32. AG Barr's value of 45.66 is 270.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AG Barr ranks #19 out of 90 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AG Barr has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AG Barr's Interest Coverage compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, AG Barr ranks #19 out of 90 companies for Interest Coverage. This places AG Barr in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.32. AG Barr's value of 45.66 is 270.6% above this benchmark. Historically, AG Barr's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 31.43 to 250.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.50 vs. the industry median of 12.32, AG Barr 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 12.32, based on 90 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. AG Barr's current Interest Coverage of 45.66 is 270.6% 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 AG Barr and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AG Barr's current Interest Coverage is 45.66, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 73.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AG Barr stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AG Barr (BAGFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.07, compared to a current price of $8.44 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 45.66, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 73.50 and 270.6% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 12.32. AG Barr's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 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 AG Barr (BAGFF), the current Interest Coverage is 45.66 as of Jan. 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 AG Barr (BAGFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AG Barr stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.44 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.07.
GuruFocus considers AG Barr to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAGFF:
Interest Coverage: 45.66 (38% below median its 10-year median of 73.50)
GF Value™: $9.07 vs. price of $8.44 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 270.6% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#19 of 90)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAGFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AG Barr PLC manufactures, distributes, and sells a range of beverages in the United Kingdom. The company distributes its products to wholesalers and retailers. Its brands include Funkin, Barr Flavours, Moma, Rio, IRN-BRU, Simply Fruity, Sun Exotic, Rubicon, Boost Drinks, Snapple, and others. The company has three reportable segments, which include Soft drinks, Cocktail solutions, and others. The majority of its sales come from the Soft drinks segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by the Rest of the world.
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