IGESF (Star Energy Group) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)


IGESF Star Energy Group PLC IGESF
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What is Star Energy Group Interest Coverage?

Star Energy Group IGESF 35 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates IGESF with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Oil & Gas companies, Star Energy Group ranks worse than 99.73% 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. Star Energy Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1.23 Mil. Star Energy Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-2.86 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

IGESF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 1.84   Max: 6.61
Current: 0.03


IGESF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
99.73% of 728 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.84 vs IGESF: 0.03

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


Star Energy Group  (OTCPK:IGESF) 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 .


Star Energy Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Star Energy Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Star Energy Group'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.

Star Energy Group Interest Coverage Chart

Star Energy Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Star Energy Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.95 1.91 0.58 0.47 0.00

IGESF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Interest Coverage Comparison

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


Star Energy Group Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Star Energy Group 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.

Star Energy Group'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, Star Energy Group's Interest Expense was $-5.94 Mil. Its Operating Income was $0.21 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $18.22 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.205/-5.941
=0.03

Star Energy Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Star Energy Group's Interest Expense was $-2.86 Mil. Its Operating Income was $-1.23 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $18.22 Mil.

Star Energy Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Star Energy Group (IGESF) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Star Energy Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Star Energy Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.01 to 6.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Energy Group ranks #726 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is Star Energy Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Star Energy Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 6.61. Based on the distribution chart, Star Energy Group ranks #726 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Star Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Energy Group's Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Star Energy Group ranks #726 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Star Energy Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.84. Historically, Star Energy Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.01 to 6.61 over the past decade. 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 5.84, based on 728 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. 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 Star Energy Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Energy Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Energy Group (IGESF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.10, compared to a current price of $0.30 — trading 195.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Star Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 6 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 Star Energy Group (IGESF), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. 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 Star Energy Group (IGESF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.30 is trading 195.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.10. GuruFocus considers Star Energy Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IGESF:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: $0.10 vs. price of $0.30 (195.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Star Energy Group Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges STAR:UKK1P3:Germany
Address Barfield Lane off Wragby Road, Welton Gathering Centre, Sudbrooke, Lincoln, GBR, LN2 2QX
Star Energy Group PLC is an onshore energy business. Its main focus has been on oil and gas extraction. The group's principal activities are exploring for, appraising, developing and producing oil and gas and developing geothermal projects. Its business segments includes Oil and Gas, which generates the majority of the revenue, and the Geothermal segment. The company has two geographical areas of operation, the United Kingdom and Croatia. All revenues are derived in the United Kingdom. Its products lines are Oil sales, Electricity sales, Gas sales, and Other.
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