BRANF (Baran Group) Interest Coverage: 1.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — 63% Below Median


BRANF Baran Group Ltd BRANF
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Price $0.72
GF Value $4.63
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What is Baran Group Interest Coverage?

Baran Group BRANF 72 Interest Coverage is 1.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 3.25. GuruFocus rates BRANF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.63 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,349 Construction companies, Baran Group ranks worse than 86.88% 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. Baran Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.6 Mil. Baran Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.2 Mil. Baran Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.21. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BRANF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 3.25   Max: 3.92
Current: 1.56


BRANF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
86.88% of 1349 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.94 vs BRANF: 1.56

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


Baran Group  (OTCPK:BRANF) 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 .


Baran Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Baran Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baran Group'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.

Baran Group Interest Coverage Chart

Baran Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.60 3.33 3.92 3.72 2.33

Baran Group 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 1.85 0.71 2.48 5.78 1.21

BRANF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Baran Group'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.


Baran Group Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Baran Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Baran Group 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.

Baran Group'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, Baran Group's Interest Expense was $-6.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $14.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $30.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*13.965/-5.981
=2.33

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Baran Group's Interest Expense was $-2.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was $2.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $33.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2.598/-2.151
=1.21

* 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 1.21 mean?
Baran Group (BRANF) has a Interest Coverage of 1.21 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Baran Group and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 3.25. Over the past decade, Baran Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.66 to 3.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Baran Group ranks #1172 out of 1349 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is Baran Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Baran Group's current Interest Coverage of 1.21 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 3.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 3.92. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Baran Group's value of 1.21 is 84.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baran Group ranks #1172 out of 1349 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Baran Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baran Group's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Baran Group ranks #1172 out of 1349 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Baran Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Baran Group's value of 1.21 is 84.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Baran Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.66 to 3.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 7.94, Baran Group 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 a Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.94, based on 1,349 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. Baran Group's current Interest Coverage of 1.21 is 84.8% 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 Baran Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baran Group's current Interest Coverage is 1.21, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 3.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baran Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baran Group (BRANF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.63, compared to a current price of $0.72 — trading 84.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.21, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 84.8% below the Construction industry median of 7.94. Baran Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 Baran Group (BRANF), the current Interest Coverage is 1.21 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 Baran Group (BRANF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baran Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.72 is trading 84.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.63. GuruFocus considers Baran Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BRANF:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.21 (63% below median its 10-year median of 3.25)
  • GF Value™: $4.63 vs. price of $0.72 (84.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.8% below the Construction median (#1172 of 1349)

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


Baran Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BRAN:Israel
Address 5 Menachem Begin Avenue, Baran House, Beit-Dagan, ISR, 50200
Baran Group Ltd is a provider of Engineering, Technology, Telecommunication and Construction solutions. The company offers creative, innovative and proven integrated sustainable engineering solutions to complex and challenging projects, customized to clients' requirements. Its engineering solutions include feasibility studies, engineering and detailed design solutions, preparation for obtaining regulatory permits, construction and site management, project management and control including Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management services and turnkey projects. The company operates in sectors such as general building, transportation, telecommunication and more.
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