Brim hf (OISE:BRIM) Interest Coverage: 7.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — 44% Above Median


OISE:BRIM Brim hf OISE:BRIM
64 GF Score
Price kr91.00
GF Value kr82.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Brim hf Interest Coverage?

Brim hf OISE:BRIM +2.82% 64 Interest Coverage is 7.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 5.24. GuruFocus rates OISE:BRIM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of kr82.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,504 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Brim hf ranks worse than 60.84% 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. Brim hf's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr4,238 Mil. Brim hf's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-560 Mil. Brim hf's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.57. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

OISE:BRIM' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98   Med: 5.24   Max: 12.47
Current: 5.34


OISE:BRIM's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
60.84% of 1504 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.585 vs OISE:BRIM: 5.34

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


Brim hf  (OISE:BRIM) 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 .


Brim hf Interest Coverage Related Terms


Brim hf Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brim hf'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.

Brim hf Interest Coverage Chart

Brim hf Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Brim hf Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OISE:BRIM vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Brim hf'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.


Brim hf Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brim hf's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brim hf's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Brim hf 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.

Brim hf'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, Brim hf's Interest Expense was kr-2,661 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr10,380 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr28,620 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*10380.436/-2660.955
=3.90

Brim hf's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Brim hf's Interest Expense was kr-560 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr4,238 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr30,021 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4238.106/-559.939
=7.57

* 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 7.57 mean?
Brim hf (OISE:BRIM) has a Interest Coverage of 7.57 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Brim hf and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 5.24. Over the past decade, Brim hf's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.98 to 12.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Brim hf ranks #915 out of 1504 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Brim hf's Interest Coverage too high?
Brim hf's current Interest Coverage of 7.57 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 5.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 12.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. Brim hf's value of 7.57 is 11.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brim hf ranks #915 out of 1504 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brim hf has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brim hf's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Brim hf ranks #915 out of 1504 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Brim hf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. Brim hf's value of 7.57 is 11.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Brim hf's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.98 to 12.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.24 vs. the industry median of 8.59, Brim hf 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.59, based on 1,504 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. Brim hf's current Interest Coverage of 7.57 is 11.8% 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 Brim hf and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brim hf's current Interest Coverage is 7.57, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 5.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brim hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brim hf (OISE:BRIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr82.71, compared to a current price of kr91.00 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.57, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 5.24 and 11.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.59. Brim hf's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Brim hf (OISE:BRIM), the current Interest Coverage is 7.57 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 Brim hf (OISE:BRIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brim hf stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr91.00 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr82.71. GuruFocus considers Brim hf to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OISE:BRIM:

  • Interest Coverage: 7.57 (44% above median its 10-year median of 5.24)
  • GF Value™: kr82.71 vs. price of kr91.00 (10% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#915 of 1504)

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


Brim hf Business Description

Address Nordurgardur 1, Reykjavik, ISL, 101
Brim hf is engaged in production and processing of seafood products in Iceland. It is engaged in the fishing and processing of groundfish and pelagic fish. It produces both frozen and fresh products. The company focuses on sophisticated fishing and processing technology and continuous production development.
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