Isa Energia Brasil (BSP:ISAE4) Interest Coverage: 2.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 77% Below Median


BSP:ISAE4 Isa Energia Brasil SA BSP:ISAE4
75 GF Score
Price R$28.25
GF Value R$30.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Isa Energia Brasil Interest Coverage?

Isa Energia Brasil BSP:ISAE4 +0.18% 75 Interest Coverage is 2.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 12.52. GuruFocus rates BSP:ISAE4 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R$30.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 320 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Isa Energia Brasil ranks worse than 56.56% 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. Isa Energia Brasil's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,100 Mil. Isa Energia Brasil's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-382 Mil. Isa Energia Brasil's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.88. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BSP:ISAE4' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.43   Med: 12.52   Max: 49.75
Current: 2.43


BSP:ISAE4's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
56.56% of 320 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.915 vs BSP:ISAE4: 2.43

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


Isa Energia Brasil  (BSP:ISAE4) 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 .


Isa Energia Brasil Interest Coverage Related Terms


Isa Energia Brasil Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Isa Energia Brasil'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.

Isa Energia Brasil Interest Coverage Chart

Isa Energia Brasil Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Isa Energia Brasil Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BSP:ISAE4 vs CEG, VST, NRG: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Isa Energia Brasil'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.


Isa Energia Brasil Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Isa Energia Brasil's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Isa Energia Brasil's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Isa Energia Brasil 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.

Isa Energia Brasil'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, Isa Energia Brasil's Interest Expense was R$-1,320 Mil. Its Operating Income was R$3,647 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$15,403 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*3646.508/-1319.831
=2.76

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Isa Energia Brasil's Interest Expense was R$-382 Mil. Its Operating Income was R$1,100 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$15,888 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1100.183/-381.717
=2.88

* 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 2.88 mean?
Isa Energia Brasil (BSP:ISAE4) has a Interest Coverage of 2.88 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Isa Energia Brasil and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 12.52. Over the past decade, Isa Energia Brasil's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.43 to 49.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Isa Energia Brasil ranks #181 out of 320 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Isa Energia Brasil's Interest Coverage too high?
Isa Energia Brasil's current Interest Coverage of 2.88 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 12.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 49.75. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.92. Isa Energia Brasil's value of 2.88 is 1.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Isa Energia Brasil ranks #181 out of 320 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Isa Energia Brasil has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Isa Energia Brasil's Interest Coverage compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Isa Energia Brasil ranks #181 out of 320 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Isa Energia Brasil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.92. Isa Energia Brasil's value of 2.88 is 1.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Isa Energia Brasil's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.43 to 49.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.52 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Isa Energia Brasil 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 2.92, based on 320 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. Isa Energia Brasil's current Interest Coverage of 2.88 is 1.2% 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 Isa Energia Brasil and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Isa Energia Brasil's current Interest Coverage is 2.88, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 12.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Isa Energia Brasil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Isa Energia Brasil (BSP:ISAE4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$30.55, compared to a current price of R$28.25 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.88, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 12.52 and 1.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.92. Isa Energia Brasil's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 Isa Energia Brasil (BSP:ISAE4), the current Interest Coverage is 2.88 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 Isa Energia Brasil (BSP:ISAE4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Isa Energia Brasil stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$28.25 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$30.55. GuruFocus considers Isa Energia Brasil to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:ISAE4:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.88 (77% below median its 10-year median of 12.52)
  • GF Value™: R$30.55 vs. price of R$28.25 (7.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#181 of 320)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ISAE4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Isa Energia Brasil Business Description

Other Exchanges ISAE3:Brazil
Address Av. das Nacoes Unidas, No. 14.171-Torre Crystal-6 andar, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04794-000
Isa Energia Brasil SA Formerly Cia de Transmissao de Energia Eletrica Paulista, or CTEEP, is a Brazilian private-public utility concession company involved in the transmission of electric power. Through its subsidiaries, CTEEP plans, constructs, operates, and maintains electric transmission systems and transmission-related infrastructure projects throughout the country of Brazil. The company segments its operations in one business segment: which is electric power transmission.
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