Brookfield Wealth Solutions (FRA:9JG) Interest Coverage: 2.19 (As of Jun. 2026) — 44% Below Median

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FRA:9JG Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd FRA:9JG
72 GF Score
Price €35.00
GF Value €32.51
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What is Brookfield Wealth Solutions Interest Coverage?

Brookfield Wealth Solutions FRA:9JG -1.13% 72 Interest Coverage is 2.19 as of Jun. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 3.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:9JG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.51. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Insurance companies, Brookfield Wealth Solutions ranks worse than 93.7% 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. Brookfield Wealth Solutions's EBIT for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €293 Mil. Brookfield Wealth Solutions's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-134 Mil. Brookfield Wealth Solutions's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.19. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Brookfield Wealth Solutions's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:9JG' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 3.91   Max: 6.12
Current: 1.59


FRA:9JG's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
93.7% of 349 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 15.34 vs FRA:9JG: 1.59

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


Brookfield Wealth Solutions  (FRA:9JG) 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 .


Brookfield Wealth Solutions Interest Coverage Related Terms


Brookfield Wealth Solutions Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brookfield Wealth Solutions'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.

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Interest Coverage Chart

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 6.12 4.27 4.35 3.55

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 8.40 7.76 0.75 0.00 2.19

FRA:9JG vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Brookfield Wealth Solutions'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.


Brookfield Wealth Solutions Interest Coverage vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Brookfield Wealth Solutions's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brookfield Wealth Solutions's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Brookfield Wealth Solutions 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.

Brookfield Wealth Solutions'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, Brookfield Wealth Solutions's Interest Expense was €-324 Mil. Its EBIT was €1,149 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,080 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* EBIT (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1149.484/-323.666
=3.55

Brookfield Wealth Solutions's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Brookfield Wealth Solutions's Interest Expense was €-134 Mil. Its EBIT was €293 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6,044 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* EBIT (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*293.384/-133.672
=2.19

* 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 2.19 mean?
Brookfield Wealth Solutions (FRA:9JG) has a Interest Coverage of 2.19 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Brookfield Wealth Solutions and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 3.91. Over the past decade, Brookfield Wealth Solutions' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.07 to 6.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookfield Wealth Solutions ranks #327 out of 349 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is Brookfield Wealth Solutions' Interest Coverage too high?
Brookfield Wealth Solutions' current Interest Coverage of 2.19 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 3.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 6.12. The Insurance industry median Interest Coverage is 15.34. Brookfield Wealth Solutions' value of 2.19 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Wealth Solutions ranks #327 out of 349 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brookfield Wealth Solutions has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Wealth Solutions' Interest Coverage compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Brookfield Wealth Solutions ranks #327 out of 349 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Brookfield Wealth Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.34. Brookfield Wealth Solutions' value of 2.19 is 85.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Brookfield Wealth Solutions' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.07 to 6.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.91 vs. the industry median of 15.34, Brookfield Wealth Solutions 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 15.34, based on 349 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. Brookfield Wealth Solutions's current Interest Coverage of 2.19 is 85.7% 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 Brookfield Wealth Solutions and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookfield Wealth Solutions's current Interest Coverage is 2.19, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 3.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookfield Wealth Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Brookfield Wealth Solutions (FRA:9JG) has a current Interest Coverage of 2.19. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.51, compared to a current price of €35.00 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.19, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 3.91 and 85.7% below the Insurance industry median of 15.34. Brookfield Wealth Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Brookfield Wealth Solutions (FRA:9JG), the current Interest Coverage is 2.19 as of Jun. 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 Brookfield Wealth Solutions (FRA:9JG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Wealth Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €35.00 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.51.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9JG:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.19 (44% below median its 10-year median of 3.91)
  • GF Value™: €32.51 vs. price of €35.00 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.7% below the Insurance median (#327 of 349)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9JG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Brookfield Wealth Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges BNT:USABNT:Canada
Address 94 Pitts Bay Road, Ideation House, First Floor, Pembroke, BMU, HM08
Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd, formerly Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd operates a capital solutions business providing insurance and reinsurance services to individuals and institutions. Through its subsidiary, the company offers a broad range of insurance products and services, including life insurance and annuities, and personal and commercial property and casualty insurance. The Company's reporting segments are Annuities, P&C, Life Insurance and Corporate and Other. Majority revenue is generated from Annuities segment followed by P&C.
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