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Banpu PCLBKK:BANPU +25.83%81 Interest Coverage is 1.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates BKK:BANPU with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿11.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Banpu PCL ranks worse than 75% 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. Banpu PCL's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿535 Mil. Banpu PCL's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-306 Mil.
Banpu PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.75.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Banpu PCL's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:BANPU'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 1.02 Max: 3.65
Current: 1.32
BKK:BANPU's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 75% of 324
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.77
vs BKK:BANPU: 1.32
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 .
Banpu PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms
Banpu PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Banpu PCL'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.
BKK:BANPU vs CEG, VST, NRG: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Banpu PCL'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.
Banpu PCL Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Banpu PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Banpu PCL'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.
Banpu PCL (BKK:BANPU) has a Interest Coverage of 1.75 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Banpu PCL and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Banpu PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.19 to 3.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Banpu PCL ranks #243 out of 324 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Banpu PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Banpu PCL's current Interest Coverage of 1.75 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 3.65. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.77. Banpu PCL's value of 1.75 is 36.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banpu PCL ranks #243 out of 324 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Banpu PCL has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banpu PCL's Interest Coverage compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Banpu PCL ranks #243 out of 324 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Banpu PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.77. Banpu PCL's value of 1.75 is 36.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Banpu PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.19 to 3.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 2.77, Banpu PCL 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.77, based on 324 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. Banpu PCL's current Interest Coverage of 1.75 is 36.8% 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 Banpu PCL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banpu PCL's current Interest Coverage is 1.75, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banpu PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banpu PCL (BKK:BANPU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿11.77, compared to a current price of ฿15.10 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.75, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 36.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.77. Banpu PCL's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Banpu PCL (BKK:BANPU), the current Interest Coverage is 1.75 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 Banpu PCL (BKK:BANPU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banpu PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿15.10 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿11.77.
GuruFocus considers Banpu PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:BANPU:
Interest Coverage: 1.75 (72% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: ฿11.77 vs. price of ฿15.10 (28.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#243 of 324)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:BANPU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Banpu Power PCL is engaged in investments in power businesses in Thailand and overseas. The business activities of the group include the generation and sale of electricity and other related business. The company's business segments include Power+: Power generation from thermal and renewable energy sources, both domestically and internationally. Second segment being Future Tech: Battery energy storage systems, solar rooftop and floating solar systems, battery production, energy trading, e-mobility, and energy efficiency businesses. Geographically, the company has its presence in the United States which is the key revenue driver, China, and other regions.
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