HMC Capital (ASX:HMC) Interest Coverage: 1.25 (As of Dec. 2025) — 51% Below Median


ASX:HMC HMC Capital Ltd ASX:HMC
62 GF Score
Price A$2.94
GF Value A$14.15
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What is HMC Capital Interest Coverage?

HMC Capital ASX:HMC +0.68% 62 Interest Coverage is 1.25 as of Dec. 2025, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 2.54. GuruFocus rates ASX:HMC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of A$14.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 700 REITs companies, HMC Capital ranks better than 63.86% 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. HMC Capital's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$15.3 Mil. HMC Capital's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-12.2 Mil. HMC Capital's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.25. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ASX:HMC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01   Med: 2.54   Max: 7.42
Current: 4.66


ASX:HMC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63.86% of 700 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.095 vs ASX:HMC: 4.66

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


HMC Capital  (ASX:HMC) 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 .


HMC Capital Interest Coverage Related Terms


HMC Capital Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HMC Capital'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.

HMC Capital Interest Coverage Chart

HMC Capital Annual Data
Trend Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.16 7.42 1.92 1.17 3.18

HMC Capital Semi-Annual Data
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 0.53 1.78 0.00 8.58 1.25

ASX:HMC vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, HMC Capital'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.


HMC Capital Interest Coverage vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, HMC Capital's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HMC Capital's Interest Coverage falls into.


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HMC Capital 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.

HMC Capital's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, HMC Capital's Interest Expense was A$-22.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$70.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$6.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*70.6/-22.2
=3.18

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, HMC Capital's Interest Expense was A$-12.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$15.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$381.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*15.3/-12.2
=1.25

* 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 1.25 mean?
HMC Capital (ASX:HMC) has a Interest Coverage of 1.25 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on HMC Capital and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 2.54. Over the past decade, HMC Capital's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.01 to 7.42. According to the industry distribution chart, HMC Capital ranks #253 out of 700 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is HMC Capital's Interest Coverage too high?
HMC Capital's current Interest Coverage of 1.25 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 2.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 7.42. The REITs industry median Interest Coverage is 3.10. HMC Capital's value of 1.25 is 59.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HMC Capital ranks #253 out of 700 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HMC Capital has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HMC Capital's Interest Coverage compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, HMC Capital ranks #253 out of 700 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts HMC Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.10. HMC Capital's value of 1.25 is 59.6% below this benchmark. Historically, HMC Capital's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.01 to 7.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.54 vs. the industry median of 3.10, HMC Capital 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 a REITs company?
The median Interest Coverage among REITs companies is 3.10, based on 700 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. HMC Capital's current Interest Coverage of 1.25 is 59.6% 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 HMC Capital and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HMC Capital's current Interest Coverage is 1.25, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HMC Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HMC Capital (ASX:HMC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$14.15, compared to a current price of A$2.94 — trading 79.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.25, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 2.54 and 59.6% below the REITs industry median of 3.10. HMC Capital's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 HMC Capital (ASX:HMC), the current Interest Coverage is 1.25 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 HMC Capital (ASX:HMC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HMC Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.94 is trading 79.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$14.15. GuruFocus considers HMC Capital to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:HMC:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.25 (51% below median its 10-year median of 2.54)
  • GF Value™: A$14.15 vs. price of A$2.94 (79.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.6% below the REITs median (#253 of 700)

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


HMC Capital Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 8320:Germany
Address 1 Macquarie Place, Level 7, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
HMC Capital Ltd is a property group focused on ownership, development, and management. The company's operating segment includes Real Estate which comprises of HMC Capital managed HomeCo Daily Needs REIT, HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT, HMC Wholesale Healthcare Fund and the Last Mile Logistics Fund; Private Equity which includes the HMC Capital Partners Fund I, a high conviction strategic stakes fund; and Corporate properties which includes unallocated costs and Capital Solutions activities which includes short term investments undertaken relating to non-HMC managed funds. It generates maximum revenue from the Real Estate segment. The company portfolio comprises mainly retail and services centers.
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