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. Forrester Research's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.7 Mil. Forrester Research's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.8 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 Forrester Research's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FORR's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 12.98 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Forrester Research (NAS:FORR) 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 .
Forrester Research Interest Coverage Related Terms
Forrester Research Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forrester Research'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.
FORR vs RGP, GLAI, NORD: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Forrester Research'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.
Forrester Research Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Forrester Research's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forrester Research'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:
Forrester Research 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?
Forrester Research (FORR) 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 Forrester Research and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #999999 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Forrester Research's Interest Coverage too high?
Forrester Research's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #999999 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forrester Research has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forrester Research's Interest Coverage compare to RGP and GLAI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #999999 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Forrester Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 812 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 Forrester Research and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forrester Research'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 Forrester Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research (FORR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.73, compared to a current price of $7.75 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Forrester Research's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Forrester Research (FORR), 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 Forrester Research (FORR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.75 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.73.
GuruFocus considers Forrester Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FORR:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $13.73 vs. price of $7.75 (43.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FORR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forrester Research Inc provides independent research, data, and advisory services. It operates through the following segments: The Research segment develops and delivers research, connect, and analytics products; The consulting segment includes the revenues and the related costs of the company's consulting organization, and the Events segment is engaged in developing and hosting in-person and virtual events.
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