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. Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$27.4 Mil. Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-1.4 Mil.
Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.94.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
BSP:CEBR6'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 27.09 Max: 407.92
Current: 19.54
BSP:CEBR6's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 83.89% of 447
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78
vs BSP:CEBR6: 19.54
Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB (BSP:CEBR6) 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 .
Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB Interest Coverage Related Terms
Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB Interest Coverage Chart
Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB Annual Data
BSP:CEBR6 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB'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.
Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's Interest Coverage falls into.
Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB 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:
* 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.
Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB (BSP:CEBR6) has a Interest Coverage of 18.94 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 27.09. Over the past decade, Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.32 to 407.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB ranks #72 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's Interest Coverage too high?
Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's current Interest Coverage of 18.94 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 27.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 407.92. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's value of 18.94 is 401.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB ranks #72 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's Interest Coverage compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB ranks #72 out of 447 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's value of 18.94 is 401.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.32 to 407.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.09 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 447 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. Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's current Interest Coverage of 18.94 is 401.1% 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 Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's current Interest Coverage is 18.94, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 27.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB (BSP:CEBR6) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$26.94, compared to a current price of R$29.03 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.94, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 27.09 and 401.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB (BSP:CEBR6), the current Interest Coverage is 18.94 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 Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB (BSP:CEBR6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$29.03 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$26.94.
GuruFocus considers Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CEBR6:
Interest Coverage: 18.94 (30% below median its 10-year median of 27.09)
GF Value™: R$26.94 vs. price of R$29.03 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 401.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#72 of 447)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CEBR6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB Business Description
Companhia Energetica de Brasilia - CEB through its subsidiaries and holdings is engaged in generation, transmission, marketing and distribution of electricity as well as related services. It also constructs electric power stations and distribution network; and produces and distributes gas through pipelines.
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