Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320) Interest Coverage: 2.52 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:W320 Banijay Group NV FRA:W320
88 GF Score
Price €8.48
GF Value €9.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Banijay Group NV Interest Coverage?

Banijay Group NV FRA:W320 -0.47% 88 Interest Coverage is 2.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:W320 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Media - Diversified companies, Banijay Group NV ranks worse than 73.55% 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. Banijay Group NV's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €127 Mil. Banijay Group NV's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-51 Mil. Banijay Group NV's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.52. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:W320' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93   Med: 2.71   Max: 3.38
Current: 2.97


FRA:W320's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
73.55% of 605 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.65 vs FRA:W320: 2.97

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


Banijay Group NV  (FRA:W320) 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 .


Banijay Group NV Interest Coverage Related Terms


Banijay Group NV Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Banijay Group NV'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.

Banijay Group NV Interest Coverage Chart

Banijay Group NV Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.93 2.71 2.29 2.87 2.97

Banijay Group NV Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 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 2.53 3.61 2.18 3.24 2.52

FRA:W320 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Banijay Group NV'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.


Banijay Group NV Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Banijay Group NV's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Banijay Group NV's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Banijay Group NV 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.

Banijay Group NV'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, Banijay Group NV's Interest Expense was €-259 Mil. Its Operating Income was €770 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,071 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*769.9/-259.2
=2.97

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Banijay Group NV's Interest Expense was €-51 Mil. Its Operating Income was €127 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,054 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*127.4/-50.6
=2.52

* 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 2.52 mean?
Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320) has a Interest Coverage of 2.52 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Banijay Group NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, Banijay Group NV's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.93 to 3.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Banijay Group NV ranks #445 out of 605 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Banijay Group NV's Interest Coverage too high?
Banijay Group NV's current Interest Coverage of 2.52 is near median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 3.38. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.65. Banijay Group NV's value of 2.52 is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banijay Group NV ranks #445 out of 605 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Banijay Group NV has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banijay Group NV's Interest Coverage compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Banijay Group NV ranks #445 out of 605 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Banijay Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.65. Banijay Group NV's value of 2.52 is 78.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Banijay Group NV's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.93 to 3.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 11.65, Banijay Group NV 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.65, based on 605 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. Banijay Group NV's current Interest Coverage of 2.52 is 78.4% 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 Banijay Group NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banijay Group NV's current Interest Coverage is 2.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banijay Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.98, compared to a current price of €8.48 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 78.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.65. Banijay Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320), the current Interest Coverage is 2.52 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 Banijay Group NV (FRA:W320) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banijay Group NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.48 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.98. GuruFocus considers Banijay Group NV to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:W320:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.52 (near median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: €9.98 vs. price of €8.48 (15% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#445 of 605)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W320 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Banijay Group NV Business Description

Other Exchanges BNJ:Netherlands
Address 8 Rue Francois 1er, Paris, FRA, 75008
Banijay Group NV media and entertainment company. It has over 130 production companies across 25 territories, a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 226,000 hours of original standout programming, and a complementary live entertainment business. It produces both scripted and non-scripted content across all genres, including reality, entertainment and talk shows, game shows, factual entertainment, documentary, drama, animation (or kids) and comedy.
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