Lycos Energy (FRA:G4P0) Interest Coverage: 9.45 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Above Median


FRA:G4P0 Lycos Energy Inc FRA:G4P0
32 GF Score
Price €0.89
GF Value €0.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lycos Energy Interest Coverage?

Lycos Energy FRA:G4P0 32 Interest Coverage is 9.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 7.70. GuruFocus rates FRA:G4P0 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Oil & Gas companies, Lycos Energy ranks worse than 50.62% 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. Lycos Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.61 Mil. Lycos Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.06 Mil. Lycos Energy's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.45. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lycos Energy's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:G4P0' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.84   Med: 7.7   Max: 12.67
Current: 5.67


FRA:G4P0's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
50.62% of 727 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.88 vs FRA:G4P0: 5.67

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


Lycos Energy  (FRA:G4P0) 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 .


Lycos Energy Interest Coverage Related Terms


Lycos Energy Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lycos Energy'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.

Lycos Energy Interest Coverage Chart

Lycos Energy Annual Data
Trend Oct21 Oct22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
0.00 0.00 4.85 12.67 7.70

Lycos Energy Quarterly Data
Oct21 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 15.55 5.06 7.63 0.00 9.45

FRA:G4P0 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Lycos Energy'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.


Lycos Energy Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Lycos Energy's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lycos Energy 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.

Lycos Energy'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, Lycos Energy's Interest Expense was €-0.69 Mil. Its Operating Income was €5.27 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.58 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*5.272/-0.685
=7.70

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Lycos Energy's Interest Expense was €-0.06 Mil. Its Operating Income was €0.61 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.54 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.605/-0.064
=9.45

* 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 9.45 mean?
Lycos Energy (FRA:G4P0) has a Interest Coverage of 9.45 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lycos Energy and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 7.70. Over the past decade, Lycos Energy's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.84 to 12.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Lycos Energy ranks #368 out of 727 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Lycos Energy's Interest Coverage too high?
Lycos Energy's current Interest Coverage of 9.45 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 7.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.84 to a high of 12.67. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.88. Lycos Energy's value of 9.45 is 60.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lycos Energy ranks #368 out of 727 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lycos Energy has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lycos Energy's Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Lycos Energy ranks #368 out of 727 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lycos Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.88. Lycos Energy's value of 9.45 is 60.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lycos Energy's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.84 to 12.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.70 vs. the industry median of 5.88, Lycos Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.88, based on 727 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. Lycos Energy's current Interest Coverage of 9.45 is 60.7% 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 Lycos Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lycos Energy's current Interest Coverage is 9.45, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 7.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lycos Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lycos Energy (FRA:G4P0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.85, compared to a current price of €0.89 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.45, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 7.70 and 60.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.88. Lycos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 Lycos Energy (FRA:G4P0), the current Interest Coverage is 9.45 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 Lycos Energy (FRA:G4P0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lycos Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.89 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.85. GuruFocus considers Lycos Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G4P0:

  • Interest Coverage: 9.45 (23% above median its 10-year median of 7.70)
  • GF Value™: €0.85 vs. price of €0.89 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#368 of 727)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:G4P0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lycos Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges LCX:Canada
Address 520 - 3 Avenue SW, Suite 1010, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 0R3
Lycos Energy Inc is a Canadian resource company engaged in the exploration for and development of petroleum and natural gas production in western Canada. The company operates in high-quality, heavy-oil development assets in the East Central, Alberta area. Its projects include Frog Lake, Alberta; Lloydminster, Saskatchewan; Elnora, Alberta; and Northern, Alberta.
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