BRID (Bridgford Foods) Interest Expense: $-0.5 Mil (TTM As of Jul. 2026)

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BRID Bridgford Foods Corp BRID
52 GF Score
Price $6.17
GF Value $8.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Bridgford Foods Interest Expense?

Bridgford Foods BRID -0.24% 52 Interest Expense is $-0.5 Mil as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates BRID with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Bridgford Foods's interest expense for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $ -0.1 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $-0.5 Mil.

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. Bridgford Foods's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $ -3.3 Mil. Bridgford Foods's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $ -0.1 Mil. Bridgford Foods did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Bridgford Foods  (NAS:BRID) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

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

Bridgford Foods's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $-3.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.

Bridgford Foods's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as

Bridgford Foods 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.

Bridgford Foods Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bridgford Foods's Interest Expense 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.

Bridgford Foods Interest Expense Chart

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Bridgford Foods Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.5 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-0.5 Mil mean?
Bridgford Foods (BRID) has a Interest Expense of $-0.5 Mil as of Jul. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Bridgford Foods and its competitors.
Is Bridgford Foods' Interest Expense too high?
Bridgford Foods' current Interest Expense is $-0.5 Mil. Overall, Bridgford Foods has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bridgford Foods' Interest Expense compare to CLNN and BOF?
Bridgford Foods' Interest Expense of $-0.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Bridgford Foods and its competitors. Bridgford Foods's current Interest Expense is $-0.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bridgford Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgford Foods (BRID) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.71, compared to a current price of $6.17 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-0.5 Mil. Bridgford Foods' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bridgford Foods (BRID), the current Interest Expense is $-0.5 Mil as of Jul. 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 Bridgford Foods (BRID) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgford Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.17 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.71. GuruFocus considers Bridgford Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BRID:

  • Interest Expense: $-0.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.71 vs. price of $6.17 (29.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Bridgford Foods Business Description

Address 1707 South Good-Latimer Expressway, Dallas, TX, USA, 75226
Bridgford Foods Corp manufactures, markets, and distributes frozen and snack food products in the United States. The two business segments are: the processing and distribution of frozen products, and the processing and distribution of snack food products. Its product offerings include meat snacks, breads and rolls, biscuits, and ready-to-eat sandwiches, among others. The company offers frozen food products to the foodservice and retail customers through wholesalers, cooperatives, and distributors; and snack food items to supermarkets, mass merchandise, and convenience retail stores through customer-owned distribution centers, as well as a direct store delivery network. A majority of the company's revenue is derived from the snack food products segment.
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