GeoPark (FRA:G6O) Interest Coverage: 4.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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FRA:G6O GeoPark Ltd FRA:G6O
67 GF Score
Price €8.40
GF Value €5.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is GeoPark Interest Coverage?

GeoPark FRA:G6O +0.06% 67 Interest Coverage is 4.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 7.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:G6O with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Oil & Gas companies, GeoPark ranks worse than 68.77% 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. GeoPark's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €51.7 Mil. GeoPark's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-11.4 Mil. GeoPark's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.53. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:G6O' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24   Med: 7.58   Max: 12.39
Current: 2.93


FRA:G6O's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
68.77% of 730 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.89 vs FRA:G6O: 2.93

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


GeoPark  (FRA:G6O) 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 .


GeoPark Interest Coverage Related Terms


GeoPark Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GeoPark'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.

GeoPark Interest Coverage Chart

GeoPark Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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GeoPark 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 4.26 2.52 2.38 2.32 4.53

FRA:G6O vs GRNT, ZNOG, VTS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, GeoPark'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.


GeoPark Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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GeoPark 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.

GeoPark'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, GeoPark's Interest Expense was €-46.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was €132.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €473.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*132.331/-46.183
=2.87

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, GeoPark's Interest Expense was €-11.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was €51.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €399.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*51.692/-11.413
=4.53

* 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 4.53 mean?
GeoPark (FRA:G6O) has a Interest Coverage of 4.53 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on GeoPark and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 7.58. Over the past decade, GeoPark's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.24 to 12.39. According to the industry distribution chart, GeoPark ranks #502 out of 730 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is GeoPark's Interest Coverage too high?
GeoPark's current Interest Coverage of 4.53 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 7.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 12.39. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. GeoPark's value of 4.53 is 23.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GeoPark ranks #502 out of 730 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GeoPark has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GeoPark's Interest Coverage compare to GRNT and ZNOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, GeoPark ranks #502 out of 730 companies for Interest Coverage. This places GeoPark in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. GeoPark's value of 4.53 is 23.1% below this benchmark. Historically, GeoPark's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.24 to 12.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.58 vs. the industry median of 5.89, GeoPark 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.89, based on 730 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. GeoPark's current Interest Coverage of 4.53 is 23.1% 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 GeoPark and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GeoPark's current Interest Coverage is 4.53, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 7.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GeoPark stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GeoPark (FRA:G6O) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.92, compared to a current price of €8.40 — trading 41.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.53, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 7.58 and 23.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.89. GeoPark's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 GeoPark (FRA:G6O), the current Interest Coverage is 4.53 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 GeoPark (FRA:G6O) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GeoPark stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.40 is trading 41.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.92. GuruFocus considers GeoPark to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G6O:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.53 (40% below median its 10-year median of 7.58)
  • GF Value™: €5.92 vs. price of €8.40 (41.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#502 of 730)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:G6O stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GeoPark Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Calle 94 No 11-30, 8th floor, Bogota, COL
GeoPark Ltd is an independent energy company. Its diversified portfolio of assets consist of Llanos 34 Block in Colombia, CPO-5 Block, Llanos 86, Llanos 87, Llanos 104, Llanos 123, and Llanos 124 Blocks in the Llanos Basin. Its segments include Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador, with the majority of the revenue derived from Colombia. It derives revenue from Sale of crude oil, Sale of purchased crude oil, and Sale of gas.
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