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BUA FoodsNSA:BUAFOODS 91 Interest Coverage is 32.26 as of Jun. 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 14.55. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUAFOODS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦584.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,518 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BUA Foods ranks better than 63.18% 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. BUA Foods's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦164,237 Mil. BUA Foods's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦-5,092 Mil.
BUA Foods's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 32.26.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for BUA Foods's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:BUAFOODS'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.01 Med: 14.55 Max: 18.27
Current: 18.27
NSA:BUAFOODS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 63.18% of 1518
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.41
vs NSA:BUAFOODS: 18.27
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 .
BUA Foods Interest Coverage Related Terms
BUA Foods Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BUA Foods'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.
NSA:BUAFOODS vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, BUA Foods'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.
BUA Foods Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BUA Foods's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BUA Foods's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) has a Interest Coverage of 32.26 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on BUA Foods and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 14.55. Over the past decade, BUA Foods' Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.01 to 18.27. According to the industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #559 out of 1518 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is BUA Foods' Interest Coverage too high?
BUA Foods' current Interest Coverage of 32.26 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 14.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.01 to a high of 18.27. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.41. BUA Foods' value of 32.26 is 283.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #559 out of 1518 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BUA Foods has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Foods' Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #559 out of 1518 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts BUA Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.41. BUA Foods' value of 32.26 is 283.6% above this benchmark. Historically, BUA Foods' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.01 to 18.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.55 vs. the industry median of 8.41, BUA Foods has consistently been above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.41, based on 1,518 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. BUA Foods's current Interest Coverage of 32.26 is 283.6% above 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 BUA Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BUA Foods's current Interest Coverage is 32.26, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 14.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦584.56, compared to a current price of ₦760.60 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 32.26, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 14.55 and 283.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.41. BUA Foods' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS), the current Interest Coverage is 32.26 as of Jun. 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦760.60 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦584.56.
GuruFocus considers BUA Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:BUAFOODS:
Interest Coverage: 32.26 (122% above median its 10-year median of 14.55)
GF Value™: ₦584.56 vs. price of ₦760.60 (30.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 283.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#559 of 1518)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:BUAFOODS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BUA Foods PLC is involved in the food and fast-moving consumer goods business which processes, manufactures, and distributes food as well as packaged food. The company's business operations comprise five divisions, including Sugar, Flour, Pasta, Rice, and Edible Oils. It has four segments Flour segment, Sugar segment, Pasta segment, and Others. Maximum revenue is from sales of Flour.
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