RDFEF (Brookside Energy) Interest Coverage: 120.35 (As of Dec. 2025) — 247% Above Median


RDFEF Brookside Energy Ltd RDFEF
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Price $0.27
GF Value $0.40
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What is Brookside Energy Interest Coverage?

Brookside Energy RDFEF 39 Interest Coverage is 120.35 as of Dec. 2025, which is 247% above its 10-year median of 34.67. GuruFocus rates RDFEF with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Oil & Gas companies, Brookside Energy ranks better than 78.85% 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. Brookside Energy's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $24.19 Mil. Brookside Energy's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.20 Mil. Brookside Energy's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 120.35. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

RDFEF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.96   Med: 34.67   Max: 2318.4
Current: 34.96


RDFEF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
78.85% of 728 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.885 vs RDFEF: 34.96

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


Brookside Energy  (OTCPK:RDFEF) 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 .


Brookside Energy Interest Coverage Related Terms


Brookside Energy Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brookside Energy'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.

Brookside Energy Interest Coverage Chart

Brookside Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 34.37 2,327.70 33.93 34.97

Brookside Energy Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 31,087.00 0.00 70.66 0.00 120.35

RDFEF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Brookside Energy'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.


Brookside Energy Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Brookside Energy's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Brookside Energy 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.

Brookside Energy'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, Brookside Energy's Interest Expense was $-0.46 Mil. Its Operating Income was $15.91 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.53 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*15.913/-0.455
=34.97

Brookside Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Brookside Energy's Interest Expense was $-0.20 Mil. Its Operating Income was $24.19 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.53 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*24.191/-0.201
=120.35

* 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 120.35 mean?
Brookside Energy (RDFEF) has a Interest Coverage of 120.35 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Brookside Energy and its competitors. This is 247% above median its historical median of 34.67. Over the past decade, Brookside Energy's Interest Coverage has ranged from 33.96 to 2,318.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookside Energy ranks #154 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Brookside Energy's Interest Coverage too high?
Brookside Energy's current Interest Coverage of 120.35 is 247% above median its 10-year median of 34.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.96 to a high of 2,318.40. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Brookside Energy's value of 120.35 is 1945% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookside Energy ranks #154 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brookside Energy has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookside Energy's Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Brookside Energy ranks #154 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Brookside Energy in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Brookside Energy's value of 120.35 is 1945% above this benchmark. Historically, Brookside Energy's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 33.96 to 2,318.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.67 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Brookside Energy 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 5.89, based on 728 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. Brookside Energy's current Interest Coverage of 120.35 is 1945% 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 Brookside Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookside Energy's current Interest Coverage is 120.35, which is 247% above median its own 10-year median of 34.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookside Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookside Energy (RDFEF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.40, compared to a current price of $0.27 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 120.35, which is 247% above median its 10-year median of 34.67 and 1945% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.89. Brookside Energy's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 2 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 Brookside Energy (RDFEF), the current Interest Coverage is 120.35 as of Dec. 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 Brookside Energy (RDFEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookside Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.27 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.40. GuruFocus considers Brookside Energy to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for RDFEF:

  • Interest Coverage: 120.35 (247% above median its 10-year median of 34.67)
  • GF Value™: $0.40 vs. price of $0.27 (32.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1945% above the Oil & Gas median (#154 of 728)

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


Brookside Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 8F3:GermanyBRK:Australia
Address 50 Kings Park Road, Level 1, West Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Brookside Energy Ltd is engaged in the exploration and appraisal of oil and gas projects. The company's segments include Oil and gas exploration and Corporate. The company derives majority of its revenue from Oil and Gas Exploration. It is focused on Anadarko Basin in the western part of Oklahoma which is oil and gas rich, and generally well explored.
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