ASEJF (APTtellite Holdings) Interest Coverage: 17.83 (As of Dec. 2025) — 64% Below Median


ASEJF APT Satellite Holdings Ltd ASEJF
38 GF Score
Price $0.34
GF Value $0.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is APTtellite Holdings Interest Coverage?

APTtellite Holdings ASEJF 38 Interest Coverage is 17.83 as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 49.31. GuruFocus rates ASEJF with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 286 Telecommunication Services companies, APTtellite Holdings ranks better than 81.12% 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. APTtellite Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $4.48 Mil. APTtellite Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.25 Mil. APTtellite Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.83. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ASEJF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.2   Med: 49.31   Max: 124.95
Current: 21.2


ASEJF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
81.12% of 286 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.715 vs ASEJF: 21.20

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


APTtellite Holdings  (OTCPK:ASEJF) 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 .


APTtellite Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


APTtellite Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APTtellite Holdings'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.

APTtellite Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

APTtellite Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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APTtellite Holdings 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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ASEJF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, APTtellite Holdings'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.


APTtellite Holdings Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, APTtellite Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where APTtellite Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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APTtellite Holdings 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.

APTtellite Holdings'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, APTtellite Holdings's Interest Expense was $-0.53 Mil. Its Operating Income was $11.19 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $7.54 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*11.188/-0.528
=21.19

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, APTtellite Holdings's Interest Expense was $-0.25 Mil. Its Operating Income was $4.48 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $7.54 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4.475/-0.251
=17.83

* 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 17.83 mean?
APTtellite Holdings (ASEJF) has a Interest Coverage of 17.83 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on APTtellite Holdings and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 49.31. Over the past decade, APTtellite Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 21.20 to 124.95. According to the industry distribution chart, APTtellite Holdings ranks #54 out of 286 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is APTtellite Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
APTtellite Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 17.83 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 49.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.20 to a high of 124.95. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.72. APTtellite Holdings' value of 17.83 is 278.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APTtellite Holdings ranks #54 out of 286 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APTtellite Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APTtellite Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, APTtellite Holdings ranks #54 out of 286 companies for Interest Coverage. This places APTtellite Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.72. APTtellite Holdings' value of 17.83 is 278.2% above this benchmark. Historically, APTtellite Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 21.20 to 124.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.31 vs. the industry median of 4.72, APTtellite Holdings 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.72, based on 286 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. APTtellite Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 17.83 is 278.2% 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 APTtellite Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APTtellite Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 17.83, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 49.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APTtellite Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APTtellite Holdings (ASEJF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.24, compared to a current price of $0.34 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 17.83, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 49.31 and 278.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.72. APTtellite Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 APTtellite Holdings (ASEJF), the current Interest Coverage is 17.83 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 APTtellite Holdings (ASEJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APTtellite Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.34 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.24. GuruFocus considers APTtellite Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASEJF:

  • Interest Coverage: 17.83 (64% below median its 10-year median of 49.31)
  • GF Value™: $0.24 vs. price of $0.34 (40.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 278.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#54 of 286)

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


APTtellite Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 01045:Hong Kong
Address 22 Dai Kwai Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
APT Satellite Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally engaged in the maintenance, operation, and provision of satellite transponder capacity and related services; satellite-based broadcasting and telecommunications services; and other services. Currently, the company operates six in-orbit satellites: APSTAR-5C, APSTAR-6C, APSTAR-7 and APSTAR-9, APSTAR-6D and APSTAR-6E. From a regional perspective, the company's revenue is derived from customers in Hong Kong, Greater China, Southeast Asia, Australia and other regions.
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