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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. Jamaica Broilers Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was JMD-1,304 Mil. Jamaica Broilers Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was JMD-984 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jamaica Broilers Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:JBG's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 8.735 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Jamaica Broilers Group (XJAM:JBG) 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 .
Jamaica Broilers Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Jamaica Broilers Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jamaica Broilers 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.
XJAM:JBG vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Jamaica Broilers 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.
Jamaica Broilers Group Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jamaica Broilers Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Broilers Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
Jamaica Broilers Group 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:
Jamaica Broilers Group did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Jamaica Broilers Group (XJAM:JBG) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Jamaica Broilers Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jamaica Broilers Group ranks #999999 out of 1502 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Jamaica Broilers Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Jamaica Broilers Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Jamaica Broilers Group ranks #999999 out of 1502 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jamaica Broilers Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Broilers Group's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Jamaica Broilers Group ranks #999999 out of 1502 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Jamaica Broilers Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.74. 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 8.74, based on 1,502 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. 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 Jamaica Broilers Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jamaica Broilers Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Broilers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Broilers Group (XJAM:JBG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD36.85, compared to a current price of JMD12.71 — trading 65.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Jamaica Broilers Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Jamaica Broilers Group (XJAM:JBG), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Jan. 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 Jamaica Broilers Group (XJAM:JBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Broilers Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD12.71 is trading 65.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD36.85.
GuruFocus considers Jamaica Broilers Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:JBG:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: JMD36.85 vs. price of JMD12.71 (65.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:JBG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jamaica Broilers Group Ltd is a Jamaica-based company engaged in the production and distribution of poultry products, animal feeds, and agricultural items. Its segments consist of Jamaica operations, U.S. operations and Other Caribbean operations. The company's brands include Reggae Jammin, The Best Dressed Chicken, Hamilton's Smokehouse, Le Chic Poulet, Hi-Pro, International Poultry Breeders, Wincorp International, and Jamaica Egg Services. The majority of the revenue is derived from its Jamaica operations.
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