Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) Interest Coverage: 17.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median


OSL:VAR Var Energi ASA OSL:VAR
81 GF Score
Price kr40.10
GF Value kr44.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Var Energi ASA Interest Coverage?

Var Energi ASA OSL:VAR -2.65% 81 Interest Coverage is 17.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 28.97. GuruFocus rates OSL:VAR with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of kr44.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Oil & Gas companies, Var Energi ASA ranks better than 71.19% 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. Var Energi ASA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr12,254 Mil. Var Energi ASA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-716 Mil. Var Energi ASA's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.12. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Var Energi ASA's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:VAR' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.56   Med: 28.97   Max: 907.75
Current: 17.03


OSL:VAR's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
71.19% of 729 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.88 vs OSL:VAR: 17.03

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


Var Energi ASA  (OSL:VAR) 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 .


Var Energi ASA Interest Coverage Related Terms


Var Energi ASA Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Var Energi ASA'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.

Var Energi ASA Interest Coverage Chart

Var Energi ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 28.97 856.46 907.75 0.00 23.66

Var Energi ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 11.76 12.31 17.12

OSL:VAR vs COP, EOG, FANG: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Var Energi ASA'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.


Var Energi ASA Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Var Energi ASA's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Var Energi ASA's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Var Energi ASA 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.

Var Energi ASA'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, Var Energi ASA's Interest Expense was kr-1,502 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr35,529 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr60,206 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*35528.786/-1501.885
=23.66

Var Energi ASA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Var Energi ASA's Interest Expense was kr-716 Mil. Its Operating Income was kr12,254 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr56,862 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*12253.866/-715.702
=17.12

* 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 17.12 mean?
Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) has a Interest Coverage of 17.12 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Var Energi ASA and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 28.97. Over the past decade, Var Energi ASA's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.56 to 907.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Var Energi ASA ranks #210 out of 729 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Var Energi ASA's Interest Coverage too high?
Var Energi ASA's current Interest Coverage of 17.12 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 28.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.56 to a high of 907.75. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.88. Var Energi ASA's value of 17.12 is 191.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Var Energi ASA ranks #210 out of 729 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Var Energi ASA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Var Energi ASA's Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Var Energi ASA ranks #210 out of 729 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Var Energi ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.88. Var Energi ASA's value of 17.12 is 191.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Var Energi ASA's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.56 to 907.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.97 vs. the industry median of 5.88, Var Energi ASA 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.88, based on 729 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. Var Energi ASA's current Interest Coverage of 17.12 is 191.2% 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 Var Energi ASA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Var Energi ASA's current Interest Coverage is 17.12, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 28.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Var Energi ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr44.63, compared to a current price of kr40.10 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 17.12, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 28.97 and 191.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.88. Var Energi ASA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR), the current Interest Coverage is 17.12 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 Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Var Energi ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr40.10 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr44.63. GuruFocus considers Var Energi ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:VAR:

  • Interest Coverage: 17.12 (41% below median its 10-year median of 28.97)
  • GF Value™: kr44.63 vs. price of kr40.10 (10.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 191.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#210 of 729)

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


Var Energi ASA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Vestre Svanholmen 1, Sandnes, NOR, 4313
Var Energi ASA is an independent upstream oil and gas company on the Norwegian continental shelf. It operates within the geographical area of Norway and the business is entirely related to the exploration for and production of petroleum in Norway. The Company operates within a single operating segment, and the products include oil and gas, natural gas liquids (NGL). Revenues are mainly related to the sale of oil, gas, and NGL. Var Energi is the operator of the following producing fields: Goliat (Barents Sea), Fenja (Norwegian Sea), Gjoa, Duva, Balder, and Ringhorne (North Sea).
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