Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD (FRA:0KP) Interest Coverage: 1,310.00 (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Above Median

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FRA:0KP Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD FRA:0KP
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GF Value €9.93
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What is Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD Interest Coverage?

Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD FRA:0KP 59 Interest Coverage is 1,310.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 1,029.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:0KP with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Capital Markets companies, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD ranks better than 74.83% 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. Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.31 Mil. Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.00 Mil. Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,310.00. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:0KP' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.77   Med: 1029.13   Max: No Debt
Current: 917.2


FRA:0KP's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
74.83% of 433 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.93 vs FRA:0KP: 917.20

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


Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD  (FRA:0KP) 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 .


Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD Interest Coverage Related Terms


Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD'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.

Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD Interest Coverage Chart

Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD 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 957.00 0.00 2,175.00 589.50 1,310.00

FRA:0KP vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD'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.


Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD Interest Coverage vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD 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.

Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD'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, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's Interest Expense was €-0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was €4.23 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.09 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4.233/-0.004
=1,058.25

Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's Interest Expense was €-0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1.31 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.08 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.31/-0.001
=1,310.00

* 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 1,310.00 mean?
Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD (FRA:0KP) has a Interest Coverage of 1,310.00 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 1,029.13. Over the past decade, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.77 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD ranks #109 out of 433 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's Interest Coverage too high?
Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's current Interest Coverage of 1,310.00 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1,029.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.77 to a high of 10,000.00. The Capital Markets industry median Interest Coverage is 20.93. Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's value of 1,310.00 is 6159% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD ranks #109 out of 433 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's Interest Coverage compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD ranks #109 out of 433 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.93. Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's value of 1,310.00 is 6159% above this benchmark. Historically, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.77 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,029.13 vs. the industry median of 20.93, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD has consistently been above 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Interest Coverage among Capital Markets companies is 20.93, based on 433 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. Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's current Interest Coverage of 1,310.00 is 6159% above 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 Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's current Interest Coverage is 1,310.00, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 1,029.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD (FRA:0KP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.93, compared to a current price of €7.00 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1,310.00, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1,029.13 and 6159% above the Capital Markets industry median of 20.93. Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD (FRA:0KP), the current Interest Coverage is 1,310.00 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 Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD (FRA:0KP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.00 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.93. GuruFocus considers Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0KP:

  • Interest Coverage: 1,310.00 (27% above median its 10-year median of 1,029.13)
  • GF Value™: €9.93 vs. price of €7.00 (29.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6159% above the Capital Markets median (#109 of 433)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0KP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD Business Description

Other Exchanges BSE:Bulgaria
Address 6 Tri ushi Street, Sofia, BGR, 1301
Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD is functioning stock exchange in Bulgaria. The principal activity of the group is to organize trade in securities and other financial instruments; organize and maintain an information system for security deals; and establish and maintain a clearing system. It has aggregated its operations into three reportable segments - Trading in Financial Instruments, Information Services, and Registration of Issues for Trading. It offers a wide range of RSS information services to serve the corporate clients, such as data-vendors, investment intermediaries, and issuers. The group performs their activities in Bulgaria only.
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