FG (F&G Annuities & Life) Interest Coverage: 8.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median


FG F&G Annuities & Life Inc FG
57 GF Score
Price $26.21
GF Value $31.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is F&G Annuities & Life Interest Coverage?

F&G Annuities & Life FG -0.87% 57 Interest Coverage is 8.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 10.53. GuruFocus rates FG with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 351 Insurance companies, F&G Annuities & Life ranks worse than 77.49% 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 EBIT by its Interest Expense. F&G Annuities & Life's EBIT for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $364 Mil. F&G Annuities & Life's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-41 Mil. F&G Annuities & Life's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.88. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for F&G Annuities & Life's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FG' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 10.53   Max: 54.52
Current: 5.07


FG's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
77.49% of 351 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 16.23 vs FG: 5.07

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


F&G Annuities & Life  (NYSE:FG) 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 .


F&G Annuities & Life Interest Coverage Related Terms


F&G Annuities & Life Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for F&G Annuities & Life'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.

F&G Annuities & Life Interest Coverage Chart

F&G Annuities & Life Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 54.52 28.34 0.64 6.89 2.97

F&G Annuities & Life Quarterly Data
Dec20 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 0.35 2.39 4.12 4.93 8.88

FG vs BHF, GNW, CNO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, F&G Annuities & Life'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.


F&G Annuities & Life Interest Coverage vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, F&G Annuities & Life's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where F&G Annuities & Life's Interest Coverage falls into.


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F&G Annuities & Life 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 EBIT is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* EBIT /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and EBIT 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.

F&G Annuities & Life'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, F&G Annuities & Life's Interest Expense was $-164 Mil. Its EBIT was $487 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,261 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* EBIT (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*487/-164
=2.97

F&G Annuities & Life's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, F&G Annuities & Life's Interest Expense was $-41 Mil. Its EBIT was $364 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,249 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* EBIT (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*364/-41
=8.88

* 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 8.88 mean?
F&G Annuities & Life (FG) has a Interest Coverage of 8.88 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on F&G Annuities & Life and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 10.53. Over the past decade, F&G Annuities & Life's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.64 to 54.52. According to the industry distribution chart, F&G Annuities & Life ranks #272 out of 351 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is F&G Annuities & Life's Interest Coverage too high?
F&G Annuities & Life's current Interest Coverage of 8.88 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 10.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 54.52. The Insurance industry median Interest Coverage is 16.23. F&G Annuities & Life's value of 8.88 is 45.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, F&G Annuities & Life ranks #272 out of 351 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, F&G Annuities & Life has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does F&G Annuities & Life's Interest Coverage compare to BHF and GNW?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, F&G Annuities & Life ranks #272 out of 351 companies for Interest Coverage. This places F&G Annuities & Life in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.23. F&G Annuities & Life's value of 8.88 is 45.3% below this benchmark. Historically, F&G Annuities & Life's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.64 to 54.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.53 vs. the industry median of 16.23, F&G Annuities & Life 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 Insurance company?
The median Interest Coverage among Insurance companies is 16.23, based on 351 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. F&G Annuities & Life's current Interest Coverage of 8.88 is 45.3% 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 F&G Annuities & Life and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Interest Coverage is 16.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. F&G Annuities & Life's current Interest Coverage is 8.88, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 10.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is F&G Annuities & Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, F&G Annuities & Life (FG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.20, compared to a current price of $26.21 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.88, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 10.53 and 45.3% below the Insurance industry median of 16.23. F&G Annuities & Life's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign 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 F&G Annuities & Life (FG), the current Interest Coverage is 8.88 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 F&G Annuities & Life (FG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, F&G Annuities & Life stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $26.21 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.20. GuruFocus considers F&G Annuities & Life to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FG:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.88 (16% below median its 10-year median of 10.53)
  • GF Value™: $31.20 vs. price of $26.21 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 45.3% below the Insurance median (#272 of 351)

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


F&G Annuities & Life Business Description

Address 801 Grand Avenue, Suite 2600, Des Moines, IA, USA, 50309
F&G Annuities & Life Inc is a provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers as well as institutional clients. Through its insurance subsidiaries, including FGL Insurance and Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company of New York it markets a broad portfolio of deferred annuities (fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) and multi-year guarantee annuities (MYGAs) or other fixed rate annuities), immediate annuities, indexed universal life (IUL) insurance, funding agreements through funding agreement-backed notes issuances and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB)), and pension risk transfer (PRT) solutions.
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