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. Fertilizantes Heringer's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-28 Mil. Fertilizantes Heringer's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-89 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fertilizantes Heringer's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:FHER3's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Agriculture industry.
Industry Median: 7.065 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
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 .
Fertilizantes Heringer Interest Coverage Related Terms
Fertilizantes Heringer Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fertilizantes Heringer'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.
BSP:FHER3 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Fertilizantes Heringer'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.
Fertilizantes Heringer Interest Coverage vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Fertilizantes Heringer's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fertilizantes Heringer'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:
Fertilizantes Heringer did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Fertilizantes Heringer (BSP:FHER3) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Fertilizantes Heringer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fertilizantes Heringer ranks #999999 out of 200 companies in the Agriculture industry.
Is Fertilizantes Heringer's Interest Coverage too high?
Fertilizantes Heringer's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Fertilizantes Heringer ranks #999999 out of 200 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fertilizantes Heringer has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fertilizantes Heringer's Interest Coverage compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Fertilizantes Heringer ranks #999999 out of 200 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Fertilizantes Heringer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.07. 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 Agriculture company?
The median Interest Coverage among Agriculture companies is 7.07, based on 200 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. 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 Fertilizantes Heringer and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fertilizantes Heringer's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fertilizantes Heringer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fertilizantes Heringer (BSP:FHER3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$3.53, compared to a current price of R$3.87 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Fertilizantes Heringer's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Fertilizantes Heringer (BSP:FHER3), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Fertilizantes Heringer (BSP:FHER3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fertilizantes Heringer stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$3.87 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$3.53.
GuruFocus considers Fertilizantes Heringer to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:FHER3:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: R$3.53 vs. price of R$3.87 (9.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:FHER3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fertilizantes Heringer SA is engaged in the production, marketing, and distribution of fertilizers in Brazil. It offers basic fertilizers, NPK formulas, and special fertilizers. The company also offers various services such as soil analysis incentive programs, technical lectures for farmers, pre-and after-sales support, and specialized technical guidance. The company has two segments: The industrial segment, which comprises the sulfuric acid and single super phosphate plant located in Paranagua; and the Mixing segment, which comprises the company's 11 mixing units. The firm generates the majority of its revenues from the mixing segment.
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