Fluxys Belgium (XBRU:FLUX) Interest Coverage: 2.40 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Below Median

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XBRU:FLUX Fluxys Belgium SA XBRU:FLUX
67 GF Score
Price €19.45
GF Value €17.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Fluxys Belgium Interest Coverage?

Fluxys Belgium XBRU:FLUX -2.75% 67 Interest Coverage is 2.40 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.78. GuruFocus rates XBRU:FLUX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Oil & Gas companies, Fluxys Belgium ranks worse than 75.65% 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. Fluxys Belgium's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €70.0 Mil. Fluxys Belgium's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-29.2 Mil. Fluxys Belgium's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.40. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Fluxys Belgium SA interest coverage is 2.27, which is low.

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

XBRU:FLUX' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71   Med: 2.78   Max: 4
Current: 2.27


XBRU:FLUX's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
75.65% of 731 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.07 vs XBRU:FLUX: 2.27

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


Fluxys Belgium  (XBRU:FLUX) 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 .


Fluxys Belgium Interest Coverage Related Terms


Fluxys Belgium Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fluxys Belgium'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.

Fluxys Belgium Interest Coverage Chart

Fluxys Belgium 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 3.60 4.00 1.71 1.79 2.27

Fluxys Belgium 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 1.34 1.70 1.89 2.15 2.40

XBRU:FLUX vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Fluxys Belgium'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.


Fluxys Belgium Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Fluxys Belgium's Interest Coverage falls into.


XBRU:FLUX
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Fluxys Belgium 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.

Fluxys Belgium'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, Fluxys Belgium's Interest Expense was €-59.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was €135.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €986.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*135.054/-59.372
=2.27

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Fluxys Belgium's Interest Expense was €-29.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was €70.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €986.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*70.047/-29.2
=2.40

* 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 2.40 mean?
Fluxys Belgium (XBRU:FLUX) has a Interest Coverage of 2.40 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Fluxys Belgium and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.78. Over the past decade, Fluxys Belgium's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.71 to 4.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Fluxys Belgium ranks #553 out of 731 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is Fluxys Belgium's Interest Coverage too high?
Fluxys Belgium's current Interest Coverage of 2.40 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 4.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 6.07. Fluxys Belgium's value of 2.40 is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fluxys Belgium ranks #553 out of 731 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fluxys Belgium has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fluxys Belgium's Interest Coverage compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Fluxys Belgium ranks #553 out of 731 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Fluxys Belgium in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.07. Fluxys Belgium's value of 2.40 is 60.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Fluxys Belgium's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.71 to 4.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 6.07, Fluxys Belgium 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 6.07, based on 731 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. Fluxys Belgium's current Interest Coverage of 2.40 is 60.5% 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 Fluxys Belgium and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fluxys Belgium's current Interest Coverage is 2.40, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fluxys Belgium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fluxys Belgium (XBRU:FLUX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.07, compared to a current price of €19.45 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.40, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 60.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.07. Fluxys Belgium's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Fluxys Belgium (XBRU:FLUX), the current Interest Coverage is 2.40 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 Fluxys Belgium (XBRU:FLUX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fluxys Belgium stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.45 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.07. GuruFocus considers Fluxys Belgium to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XBRU:FLUX:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.40 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.78)
  • GF Value™: €17.07 vs. price of €19.45 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#553 of 731)

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


Fluxys Belgium Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 0Q7U:UK59FE:Germany
Address Avenue des Arts 31, Brussels, BEL, B-1040
Fluxys Belgium SA is the transmission and storage of natural gas as well as terminalling services for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Belgium. It also provides complementary services related to these main activities. Its operating segment includes transmission, storage, LNG terminalling activities in Belgium and other activities. Transmission activities comprise all operations subject to the Gas Act related to transmission of gas and hydrogen in Belgium. Storage activities comprise all operations subject to the Gas Act related to storage of gas at Loenhout in Belgium. Terminalling activities comprise all activities subject to the Gas Act related to the LNG terminal at Zeebrugge in Belgium. Key revenue is generated from Transmission segment.
67GF Score

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