Bridgepoint Group (LSE:BPT) Interest Coverage: 0.25 (As of Dec. 2025) — 94% Below Median


LSE:BPT Bridgepoint Group PLC LSE:BPT
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What is Bridgepoint Group Interest Coverage?

Bridgepoint Group LSE:BPT -2.81% 81 Interest Coverage is 0.25 as of Dec. 2025, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 4.22. GuruFocus rates LSE:BPT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 475 Asset Management companies, Bridgepoint Group ranks worse than 92.84% 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. Bridgepoint Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £8.6 Mil. Bridgepoint Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-34.3 Mil. Bridgepoint Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.25. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

LSE:BPT' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93   Med: 4.22   Max: 18.85
Current: 0.93


LSE:BPT's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
92.84% of 475 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 43 vs LSE:BPT: 0.93

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


Bridgepoint Group  (LSE:BPT) 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 .


Bridgepoint Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Bridgepoint Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bridgepoint 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.

Bridgepoint Group Interest Coverage Chart

Bridgepoint Group Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.08 16.38 18.85 3.89 0.93

Bridgepoint Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 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 18.33 36.41 1.04 13.11 0.25

LSE:BPT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Bridgepoint 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.


Bridgepoint Group Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bridgepoint Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bridgepoint 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.

Bridgepoint 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, Bridgepoint Group's Interest Expense was £-36.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was £33.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £3,203.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*33.5/-36.2
=0.93

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Bridgepoint Group's Interest Expense was £-34.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was £8.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £3,203.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*8.6/-34.3
=0.25

* 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 0.25 mean?
Bridgepoint Group (LSE:BPT) has a Interest Coverage of 0.25 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Bridgepoint Group and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 4.22. Over the past decade, Bridgepoint Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.93 to 18.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Bridgepoint Group ranks #441 out of 475 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Bridgepoint Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Bridgepoint Group's current Interest Coverage of 0.25 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 4.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 18.85. The Asset Management industry median Interest Coverage is 43.00. Bridgepoint Group's value of 0.25 is 99.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bridgepoint Group ranks #441 out of 475 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bridgepoint Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bridgepoint Group's Interest Coverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bridgepoint Group ranks #441 out of 475 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Bridgepoint Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 43.00. Bridgepoint Group's value of 0.25 is 99.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Bridgepoint Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.93 to 18.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.22 vs. the industry median of 43.00, Bridgepoint Group 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 Asset Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Asset Management companies is 43.00, based on 475 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. Bridgepoint Group's current Interest Coverage of 0.25 is 99.4% 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 Bridgepoint Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 43.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bridgepoint Group's current Interest Coverage is 0.25, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 4.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bridgepoint Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgepoint Group (LSE:BPT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.40, compared to a current price of £2.62 — trading 40.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.25, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 4.22 and 99.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 43.00. Bridgepoint Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Bridgepoint Group (LSE:BPT), the current Interest Coverage is 0.25 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 Bridgepoint Group (LSE:BPT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgepoint Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.62 is trading 40.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.40. GuruFocus considers Bridgepoint Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BPT:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.25 (94% below median its 10-year median of 4.22)
  • GF Value™: £4.40 vs. price of £2.62 (40.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.4% below the Asset Management median (#441 of 475)

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


Bridgepoint Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BPTl:UK8XW:Germany
Address 5 Marble Arch, London, GBR, W1H 7EJ
Bridgepoint Group PLC is a British private investment company. It invests in the mid-market segment across areas such as private equity, private credit, infrastructure, secondaries, and private wealth strategies. The reporting segments of the company are Private Equity, Credit, and Infrastructure out of which, the company derives maximum revenue from Private equity segment.
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