BRCK Group (LSE:BRCK) Interest Coverage: 4.08 (As of Sep. 2025) — 34% Below Median


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What is BRCK Group Interest Coverage?

BRCK Group LSE:BRCK -0.80% 54 Interest Coverage is 4.08 as of Sep. 2025, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 6.16. GuruFocus rates LSE:BRCK with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 131 Industrial Distribution companies, BRCK Group ranks worse than 69.47% 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. BRCK Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £16.9 Mil. BRCK Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £-4.1 Mil. BRCK Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 4.08. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

LSE:BRCK' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18   Med: 6.16   Max: 14.25
Current: 3.37


LSE:BRCK's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
69.47% of 131 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.74 vs LSE:BRCK: 3.37

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


BRCK Group  (LSE:BRCK) 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 .


BRCK Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


BRCK Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BRCK 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.

BRCK Group Interest Coverage Chart

BRCK Group Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 14.25 12.67 7.43 4.18 3.18

BRCK Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 6.90 2.88 3.59 2.74 4.08

LSE:BRCK vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, BRCK 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.


BRCK Group Interest Coverage vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, BRCK Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BRCK 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.

BRCK Group's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025, BRCK Group's Interest Expense was £-9.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was £30.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £76.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2025 )
=-1*30.599/-9.637
=3.18

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

Here, for the six months ended in Sep. 2025, BRCK Group's Interest Expense was £-4.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was £16.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £83.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*16.908/-4.145
=4.08

* 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 4.08 mean?
BRCK Group (LSE:BRCK) has a Interest Coverage of 4.08 as of Sep. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on BRCK Group and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 6.16. Over the past decade, BRCK Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.18 to 14.25. According to the industry distribution chart, BRCK Group ranks #91 out of 131 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is BRCK Group's Interest Coverage too high?
BRCK Group's current Interest Coverage of 4.08 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 6.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 14.25. The Industrial Distribution industry median Interest Coverage is 6.74. BRCK Group's value of 4.08 is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BRCK Group ranks #91 out of 131 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BRCK Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BRCK Group's Interest Coverage compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, BRCK Group ranks #91 out of 131 companies for Interest Coverage. This places BRCK Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.74. BRCK Group's value of 4.08 is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, BRCK Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.18 to 14.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.16 vs. the industry median of 6.74, BRCK 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.74, based on 131 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. BRCK Group's current Interest Coverage of 4.08 is 39.5% 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 BRCK Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BRCK Group's current Interest Coverage is 4.08, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 6.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BRCK Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BRCK Group (LSE:BRCK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.63, compared to a current price of £0.50 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.08, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 6.16 and 39.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.74. BRCK Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 BRCK Group (LSE:BRCK), the current Interest Coverage is 4.08 as of Sep. 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 BRCK Group (LSE:BRCK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BRCK Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.50 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.63. GuruFocus considers BRCK Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BRCK:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.08 (34% below median its 10-year median of 6.16)
  • GF Value™: £0.63 vs. price of £0.50 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.5% below the Industrial Distribution median (#91 of 131)

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


BRCK Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BRCKl:UK71T:Germany
Address Cookham Road, Queensgate House, Bracknell, Berkshire, GBR, RG12 1RB
BRCK Group PLC is a distributor and provider of specialist products and services to the UK construction industry. The business comprises four divisions: Bricks and Building Materials, Importing, Distribution and Contracting. BRCK Group's projects include Blackpool Mill (Pembrokeshire), Arsenal Emirates Stadium (London), Egham Gateway West (Surrey), Goldstone Hall - Mithras Student Village (Brighton), Woodmore Mews (London), Chelsea Flower Show Treehouse, Elmsbrook Eco-Town (Oxfordshire), The Department Store Studios, Copr Bay Swansea Arena, Tribeca House (Manchester) and others.
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