BGLAF (BioGaia AB) Interest Coverage: 50.73 (As of Mar. 2026) — 86% Below Median


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What is BioGaia AB Interest Coverage?

BioGaia AB BGLAF 100 Interest Coverage is 50.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 356.45. GuruFocus rates BGLAF with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.05. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Drug Manufacturers companies, BioGaia AB ranks better than 70.8% 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. BioGaia AB's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.9 Mil. BioGaia AB's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.2 Mil. BioGaia AB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.73. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BGLAF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.97   Med: 356.45   Max: 1598.45
Current: 49.97


BGLAF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
70.8% of 685 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 12.78 vs BGLAF: 49.97

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


BioGaia AB  (OTCPK:BGLAF) 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 .


BioGaia AB Interest Coverage Related Terms


BioGaia AB Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BioGaia AB'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.

BioGaia AB Interest Coverage Chart

BioGaia AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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BioGaia AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BGLAF vs ZTS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, BioGaia AB'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.


BioGaia AB Interest Coverage vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, BioGaia AB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BioGaia AB 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.

BioGaia AB's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, BioGaia AB's Interest Expense was $-0.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was $48.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*48.633/-0.652
=74.59

BioGaia AB's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, BioGaia AB's Interest Expense was $-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was $10.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*10.857/-0.214
=50.73

* 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 50.73 mean?
BioGaia AB (BGLAF) has a Interest Coverage of 50.73 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on BioGaia AB and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 356.45. Over the past decade, BioGaia AB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 49.97 to 1,598.45. According to the industry distribution chart, BioGaia AB ranks #200 out of 685 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is BioGaia AB's Interest Coverage too high?
BioGaia AB's current Interest Coverage of 50.73 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 356.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.97 to a high of 1,598.45. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Interest Coverage is 12.78. BioGaia AB's value of 50.73 is 296.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BioGaia AB ranks #200 out of 685 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BioGaia AB has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BioGaia AB's Interest Coverage compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, BioGaia AB ranks #200 out of 685 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts BioGaia AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.78. BioGaia AB's value of 50.73 is 296.9% above this benchmark. Historically, BioGaia AB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 49.97 to 1,598.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 356.45 vs. the industry median of 12.78, BioGaia AB 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Drug Manufacturers companies is 12.78, based on 685 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. BioGaia AB's current Interest Coverage of 50.73 is 296.9% 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 BioGaia AB and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BioGaia AB's current Interest Coverage is 50.73, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 356.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BioGaia AB stock overvalued right now?
BioGaia AB (BGLAF) has a current Interest Coverage of 50.73. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.05, compared to a current price of $12.20 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 50.73, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 356.45 and 296.9% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 12.78. BioGaia AB's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 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 BioGaia AB (BGLAF), the current Interest Coverage is 50.73 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 BioGaia AB (BGLAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioGaia AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.20 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.05.

Key valuation signals for BGLAF:

  • Interest Coverage: 50.73 (86% below median its 10-year median of 356.45)
  • GF Value™: $13.05 vs. price of $12.20 (6.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 296.9% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#200 of 685)

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


BioGaia AB Business Description

Address Kungsbroplan 3A, Stockholm, SWE, SE-112 27
BioGaia AB is a healthcare company engaged in developing, marketing, and selling probiotic products. The company has three operating segments; Paediatrics segment includes drops, gut health tablets, oral rehydration solution (ORS) and cultures to be used as ingredients in licensee products such as infant formula, as well as royalty revenue for pediatric products, Adult Health segment includes gut health tablets, oral health lozenges and cultures as an ingredient in a licensee's dairy products, and Other segment include royalties in respect of development projects, revenue from packaging solutions in the subsidiary CapAble, etc. Geographically, it operates in three regions: EMEA, the Americas, and APAC (Asia-Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand).
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