Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCLBKK:BDMS +2.65%90 Interest Coverage is 71.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 401% above its 10-year median of 14.19. GuruFocus rates BKK:BDMS with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿28.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL ranks better than 81.42% 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. Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿5,216 Mil. Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-73 Mil.
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.16.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:BDMS'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.71 Med: 14.19 Max: 59.4
Current: 59.4
BKK:BDMS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 81.42% of 452
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.99
vs BKK:BDMS: 59.40
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL (BKK:BDMS) 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 .
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL Interest Coverage Chart
BKK:BDMS vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL'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.
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's Interest Coverage falls into.
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL 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:
* 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.
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL (BKK:BDMS) has a Interest Coverage of 71.16 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL and its competitors. This is 401% above median its historical median of 14.19. Over the past decade, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.71 to 59.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL ranks #84 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's current Interest Coverage of 71.16 is 401% above median its 10-year median of 14.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.71 to a high of 59.40. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.99. Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's value of 71.16 is 790.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL ranks #84 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL ranks #84 out of 452 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.99. Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's value of 71.16 is 790.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.71 to 59.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.19 vs. the industry median of 7.99, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.99, based on 452 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. Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's current Interest Coverage of 71.16 is 790.6% 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 Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's current Interest Coverage is 71.16, which is 401% above median its own 10-year median of 14.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL (BKK:BDMS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿28.06, compared to a current price of ฿19.40 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 71.16, which is 401% above median its 10-year median of 14.19 and 790.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.99. Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL (BKK:BDMS), the current Interest Coverage is 71.16 as of Mar. 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 Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL (BKK:BDMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿19.40 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿28.06.
GuruFocus considers Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:BDMS:
Interest Coverage: 71.16 (401% above median its 10-year median of 14.19)
GF Value™: ฿28.06 vs. price of ฿19.40 (30.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 790.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#84 of 452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:BDMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL Business Description
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL operates a network of private hospitals in Thailand and some overseas markets, under the Bangkok Hospital, Phyathai Hospital, Samitivej Hospital, Paolo Hospital, BNH Hospital, and Royal International Hospital brands. The company has two business segments, namely hospital operations and other businesses that support hospital business, such as medical laboratories, production and distribution of pharmaceutical products/medical equipment/saline, pharmacies, asset management for healthcare business, accounting services, technology and information services, training business, and insurance broker. The company's hospital operations generate the vast majority of its revenue.
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