Klabin (BSP:KLBN3) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


BSP:KLBN3 Klabin SA BSP:KLBN3
62 GF Score
Price R$3.43
GF Value R$4.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Klabin Interest Coverage?

Klabin BSP:KLBN3 +0.59% 62 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:KLBN3 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R$4.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 183 Forest Products companies, Klabin ranks worse than 89.07% 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. Klabin's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-245 Mil. Klabin's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-760 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 Klabin's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:KLBN3' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 1.88   Max: 5.76
Current: 0.99


BSP:KLBN3's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
89.07% of 183 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.98 vs BSP:KLBN3: 0.99

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


Klabin  (BSP:KLBN3) 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 .


Klabin Interest Coverage Related Terms


Klabin Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Klabin'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.

Klabin Interest Coverage Chart

Klabin Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Klabin 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 1.20 1.54 1.67 1.02 0.00

BSP:KLBN3 vs SLVM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Klabin'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.


Klabin Interest Coverage vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Klabin's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Klabin 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.

Klabin'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, Klabin's Interest Expense was R$-3,164 Mil. Its Operating Income was R$4,264 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$36,436 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4264.391/-3163.674
=1.35

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Klabin's Interest Expense was R$-760 Mil. Its Operating Income was R$-245 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$32,810 Mil.

Klabin 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Klabin (BSP:KLBN3) 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 Klabin and its competitors. Over the past decade, Klabin's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.99 to 5.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Klabin ranks #163 out of 183 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Klabin's Interest Coverage too high?
Klabin's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 5.76. Based on the distribution chart, Klabin ranks #163 out of 183 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Klabin has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Klabin's Interest Coverage compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Klabin ranks #163 out of 183 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Klabin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.98. Historically, Klabin's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.99 to 5.76 over the past decade. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Forest Products companies is 3.98, based on 183 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 Klabin and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Klabin'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 Klabin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klabin (BSP:KLBN3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$4.13, compared to a current price of R$3.43 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Klabin's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Klabin (BSP:KLBN3), 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 Klabin (BSP:KLBN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klabin stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$3.43 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$4.13. GuruFocus considers Klabin to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:KLBN3:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: R$4.13 vs. price of R$3.43 (16.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:KLBN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Klabin Business Description

Address Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima 3600, 3rd, 4th and 5th Floor, Itaim Bibi, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04538-132
Klabin SA operates in various segments of the pulp and paper industry, supplying domestic and foreign markets with wood, bleached pulp, packaging paper, paper sacks, and corrugated cardboard boxes. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type: Forestry, Paper, Packaging, and Pulp. The Forestry segment involves operations related to planting and growing pine and eucalyptus trees and selling timber to third parties. The Paper segment mainly involves the production of cardboard, Kraftliner, and recycled paper rolls, and their sale. The Packaging segment, which derives maximum revenue, involves the production and sale of corrugated cardboard boxes, cardboard, and industrial bags. The Pulp segment includes the production and sale of short, long, and fluff fiber pulp.
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