Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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XPAR:BUI Barbara Bui SA XPAR:BUI
60 GF Score
Price €3.80
GF Value €7.62
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Barbara Bui Interest Coverage?

Barbara Bui XPAR:BUI 60 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XPAR:BUI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Barbara Bui ranks worse than 135501.22% 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. Barbara Bui's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.19 Mil. Barbara Bui's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.07 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 Barbara Bui's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


XPAR:BUI's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 5.26
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Barbara Bui  (XPAR:BUI) 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 .


Barbara Bui Interest Coverage Related Terms


Barbara Bui Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barbara Bui'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.

Barbara Bui Interest Coverage Chart

Barbara Bui Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Barbara Bui Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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XPAR:BUI vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Barbara Bui'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.


Barbara Bui Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Barbara Bui's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Barbara Bui's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Barbara Bui 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.

Barbara Bui'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, Barbara Bui's Interest Expense was €-0.14 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-0.38 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3.85 Mil.

Barbara Bui did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Barbara Bui's Interest Expense was €-0.07 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-0.19 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3.85 Mil.

Barbara Bui 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Barbara Bui and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barbara Bui ranks #999999 out of 738 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Barbara Bui's Interest Coverage too high?
Barbara Bui's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Barbara Bui ranks #999999 out of 738 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Barbara Bui has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barbara Bui's Interest Coverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Barbara Bui ranks #999999 out of 738 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Barbara Bui in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.26. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.26, based on 738 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 Barbara Bui and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barbara Bui'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 Barbara Bui stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.62, compared to a current price of €3.80 — trading 50.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Barbara Bui's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barbara Bui stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.80 is trading 50.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.62. GuruFocus considers Barbara Bui to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:BUI:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: €7.62 vs. price of €3.80 (50.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Barbara Bui Business Description

Address 43 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Paris, FRA, 75004
Barbara Bui SA is engaged in the manufacturing of women apparel. The product line includes clothing, accessories, bags, among others.
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