Burger Fuel GroupNZSE:BFG 45 Interest Coverage is 2.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates NZSE:BFG with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 262 Restaurants companies, Burger Fuel Group ranks worse than 75.19% 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. Burger Fuel Group's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$1.57 Mil. Burger Fuel Group's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$-0.55 Mil.
Burger Fuel Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.86.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burger Fuel Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:BFG'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 1.54 Max: 155.36
Current: 2.49
NZSE:BFG's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 75.19% of 262
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs NZSE:BFG: 2.49
Burger Fuel Group (NZSE:BFG) 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 .
Burger Fuel Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Burger Fuel Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burger Fuel 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.
NZSE:BFG vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Burger Fuel 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.
Burger Fuel Group Interest Coverage vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burger Fuel Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burger Fuel Group'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.
Burger Fuel Group (NZSE:BFG) has a Interest Coverage of 2.86 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Burger Fuel Group and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, Burger Fuel Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.57 to 155.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Burger Fuel Group ranks #197 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Burger Fuel Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Burger Fuel Group's current Interest Coverage of 2.86 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 155.36. The Restaurants industry median Interest Coverage is 6.45. Burger Fuel Group's value of 2.86 is 55.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burger Fuel Group ranks #197 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Burger Fuel Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burger Fuel Group's Interest Coverage compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Burger Fuel Group ranks #197 out of 262 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Burger Fuel Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.45. Burger Fuel Group's value of 2.86 is 55.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Burger Fuel Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.57 to 155.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Burger Fuel 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 a Restaurants company?
The median Interest Coverage among Restaurants companies is 6.45, based on 262 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. Burger Fuel Group's current Interest Coverage of 2.86 is 55.7% 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 Burger Fuel Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burger Fuel Group's current Interest Coverage is 2.86, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burger Fuel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burger Fuel Group (NZSE:BFG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.80, compared to a current price of NZ$0.33 — trading 59.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.86, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 55.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 6.45. Burger Fuel Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Burger Fuel Group (NZSE:BFG), the current Interest Coverage is 2.86 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 Burger Fuel Group (NZSE:BFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burger Fuel Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.33 is trading 59.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.80.
GuruFocus considers Burger Fuel Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:BFG:
Interest Coverage: 2.86 (86% above median its 10-year median of 1.54)
GF Value™: NZ$0.80 vs. price of NZ$0.33 (59.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% below the Restaurants median (#197 of 262)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:BFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burger Fuel Group Ltd engages in the development and management of both franchised and company-owned gourmet burger and chicken restaurants. It offers Grass Fed Beef, Free Range Chicken, Plant Powered, Light weights, Kid meals, Gourmet Sides, Drinks, Sauces, and others. The company operates in two segments consisting of geographical locations including New Zeal and the International market. It derives a majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
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