Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:PGC Paragon Care Ltd ASX:PGC
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What is Paragon Care Interest Coverage?

Paragon Care ASX:PGC 56 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:PGC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Medical Distribution companies, Paragon Care ranks worse than 98.88% 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. Paragon Care's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-21 Mil. Paragon Care's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-16 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 Paragon Care's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:PGC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 3.11   Max: 8.08
Current: 0.66


ASX:PGC's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
98.88% of 89 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.23 vs ASX:PGC: 0.66

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


Paragon Care  (ASX:PGC) 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 .


Paragon Care Interest Coverage Related Terms


Paragon Care Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paragon Care'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.

Paragon Care Interest Coverage Chart

Paragon Care Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
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Paragon Care 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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ASX:PGC vs MCK, CAH, COR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Paragon Care'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.


Paragon Care Interest Coverage vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Paragon Care's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paragon Care's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Paragon Care 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.

Paragon Care'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, Paragon Care's Interest Expense was A$-30 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$55 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$120 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*55.218/-30.035
=1.84

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Paragon Care's Interest Expense was A$-16 Mil. Its Operating Income was A$-21 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$153 Mil.

Paragon Care 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?
Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) 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 Paragon Care and its competitors. Over the past decade, Paragon Care's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.37 to 8.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon Care ranks #88 out of 89 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Paragon Care's Interest Coverage too high?
Paragon Care's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 8.08. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon Care ranks #88 out of 89 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paragon Care has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Care's Interest Coverage compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Paragon Care ranks #88 out of 89 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Paragon Care in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.23. Historically, Paragon Care's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.37 to 8.08 over the past decade. 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Distribution companies is 6.23, based on 89 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 Paragon Care and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon Care'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 Paragon Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.40, compared to a current price of A$0.13 — trading 67.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Paragon Care's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Paragon Care (ASX:PGC), 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 Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Care stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.13 is trading 67.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.40. GuruFocus considers Paragon Care to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PGC:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: A$0.40 vs. price of A$0.13 (67.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Paragon Care Business Description

Other Exchanges PXS:Germany
Address 77-97 Ricketts Road, Mount Waverley, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3149
Paragon Care Ltd is a medical device company. The company provides medical equipment, devices, and consumables medical products to the healthcare market. The company provides solutions to various healthcare markets, aged care, and veterinary markets. The group is organized into two operating segments: ParagonCare and CH2 Holdings and the majority of its revenues are generated from the CH2 Holdings segment engaged in the distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical consumables, nutritional, and over-the-counter products to the healthcare market.
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