BIRMF (Biorem) Interest Coverage: 5.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 87% Below Median


BIRMF Biorem Inc BIRMF
88 GF Score
Price $2.19
GF Value $1.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Biorem Interest Coverage?

Biorem BIRMF +0.39% 88 Interest Coverage is 5.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 40.59. GuruFocus rates BIRMF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.95 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 2,325 Industrial Products companies, Biorem ranks better than 69.94% 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. Biorem's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.14 Mil. Biorem's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.03 Mil. Biorem's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.19. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BIRMF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.33   Med: 40.59   Max: No Debt
Current: 43.42


BIRMF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
69.94% of 2325 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.87 vs BIRMF: 43.42

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


Biorem  (OTCPK:BIRMF) 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 .


Biorem Interest Coverage Related Terms


Biorem Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Biorem'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.

Biorem Interest Coverage Chart

Biorem Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Biorem Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.65 25.80 42.70 99.61 5.19

BIRMF vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Biorem'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.


Biorem Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Biorem's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Biorem 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.

Biorem'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, Biorem's Interest Expense was $-0.12 Mil. Its Operating Income was $4.77 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1.56 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4.766/-0.117
=40.74

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Biorem's Interest Expense was $-0.03 Mil. Its Operating Income was $0.14 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1.43 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.135/-0.026
=5.19

* 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 5.19 mean?
Biorem (BIRMF) has a Interest Coverage of 5.19 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Biorem and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 40.59. Over the past decade, Biorem's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.33 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Biorem ranks #699 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Biorem's Interest Coverage too high?
Biorem's current Interest Coverage of 5.19 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 40.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.33 to a high of 10,000.00. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.87. Biorem's value of 5.19 is 65.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Biorem ranks #699 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Biorem has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Biorem's Interest Coverage compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Biorem ranks #699 out of 2325 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Biorem in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.87. Biorem's value of 5.19 is 65.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Biorem's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.33 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.59 vs. the industry median of 14.87, Biorem has consistently been below 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.87, based on 2,325 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. Biorem's current Interest Coverage of 5.19 is 65.1% below 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 Biorem and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Biorem's current Interest Coverage is 5.19, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 40.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Biorem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Biorem (BIRMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.95, compared to a current price of $2.19 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.19, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 40.59 and 65.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.87. Biorem's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Biorem (BIRMF), the current Interest Coverage is 5.19 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 Biorem (BIRMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Biorem stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.19 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.95. GuruFocus considers Biorem to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BIRMF:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.19 (87% below median its 10-year median of 40.59)
  • GF Value™: $1.95 vs. price of $2.19 (12.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100
  • Industry Position: 65.1% below the Industrial Products median (#699 of 2325)

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


Biorem Business Description

Other Exchanges R6D:GermanyBRM:Canada
Address 7496 Wellington Road 34, RR Number 3, Puslinch, Guelph, ON, CAN, N1H 6H9
Biorem Inc is an environmental biotechnology company. It is involved in the manufacturing of a comprehensive line of high efficiency air pollution control systems that are used to eliminate odorous and harmful contaminants. The company's products include Biofilters, Biogas Solutions, Multi-Stage Systems, Biotrickling filters, and services such as Media Sampling and Analysis, Biological processes and testing, Media replacements and Spare parts, and other related services. The company derives revenues from the sale of standard products, construction projects for specialized products, and services for repairs and maintenance. The group has a business presence in Canada, the United States, China and others, of which key revenue is derived from the United States.
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