Forever Opensource Software (BJSE:920415) Interest Coverage: 44.15 (As of Jun. 2026) — 24% Below Median

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BJSE:920415 Forever Opensource Software Inc BJSE:920415
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GF Value ¥13.98
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What is Forever Opensource Software Interest Coverage?

Forever Opensource Software BJSE:920415 57 Interest Coverage is 44.15 as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 58.46. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920415 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Software companies, Forever Opensource Software ranks better than 52.71% 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. Forever Opensource Software's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥3.3 Mil. Forever Opensource Software's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-0.1 Mil. Forever Opensource Software's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 44.15. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Forever Opensource Software's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BJSE:920415' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.36   Med: 58.46   Max: 176.68
Current: 32.2


BJSE:920415's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
52.71% of 1698 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 26.18 vs BJSE:920415: 32.20

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


Forever Opensource Software  (BJSE:920415) 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 .


Forever Opensource Software Interest Coverage Related Terms


Forever Opensource Software Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forever Opensource Software'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.

Forever Opensource Software Interest Coverage Chart

Forever Opensource Software Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Forever Opensource Software Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 42.65 5.70 25.30 0.00 44.15

BJSE:920415 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Forever Opensource Software'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.


Forever Opensource Software Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Forever Opensource Software's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forever Opensource Software's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Forever Opensource Software 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.

Forever Opensource Software'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, Forever Opensource Software's Interest Expense was ¥-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥6.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*6.85747193/-0.339
=20.23

Forever Opensource Software's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Forever Opensource Software's Interest Expense was ¥-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥3.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*3.34771333/-0.076
=44.05

* 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 44.15 mean?
Forever Opensource Software (BJSE:920415) has a Interest Coverage of 44.15 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Forever Opensource Software and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 58.46. Over the past decade, Forever Opensource Software's Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.36 to 176.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Forever Opensource Software ranks #803 out of 1698 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Forever Opensource Software's Interest Coverage too high?
Forever Opensource Software's current Interest Coverage of 44.15 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 58.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.36 to a high of 176.68. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 26.18. Forever Opensource Software's value of 44.15 is 68.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forever Opensource Software ranks #803 out of 1698 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forever Opensource Software has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forever Opensource Software's Interest Coverage compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Forever Opensource Software ranks #803 out of 1698 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Forever Opensource Software in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 26.18. Forever Opensource Software's value of 44.15 is 68.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Forever Opensource Software's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.36 to 176.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.46 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Forever Opensource Software 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 26.18, based on 1,698 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. Forever Opensource Software's current Interest Coverage of 44.15 is 68.6% 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 Forever Opensource Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forever Opensource Software's current Interest Coverage is 44.15, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 58.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forever Opensource Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forever Opensource Software (BJSE:920415) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.98, compared to a current price of ¥8.76 — trading 37.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 44.15, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 58.46 and 68.6% above the Software industry median of 26.18. Forever Opensource Software's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forever Opensource Software (BJSE:920415), the current Interest Coverage is 44.15 as of Jun. 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 Forever Opensource Software (BJSE:920415) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forever Opensource Software stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥8.76 is trading 37.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.98. GuruFocus considers Forever Opensource Software to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BJSE:920415:

  • Interest Coverage: 44.15 (24% below median its 10-year median of 58.46)
  • GF Value™: ¥13.98 vs. price of ¥8.76 (37.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.6% above the Software median (#803 of 1698)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920415 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Forever Opensource Software Business Description

Address No. 10, Jiuxianqiao North Road, 4th Floor, Building 204, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100015
Forever Opensource Software Inc provides open-source technology and software services. It offers one-stop products, technical services, and solutions for airlines and airport operations, covering operation control, flight safety, marketing, maintenance, aviation fuel, and other core civil aviation IT systems.
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