CPL Group PCL (BKK:CPL) Interest Coverage: 1.35 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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Price ฿0.67
GF Value ฿1.15
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What is CPL Group PCL Interest Coverage?

CPL Group PCL BKK:CPL +1.52% 49 Interest Coverage is 1.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates BKK:CPL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿1.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 739 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, CPL Group PCL ranks worse than 135317.86% 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. CPL Group PCL's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿16 Mil. CPL Group PCL's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-12 Mil. CPL Group PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.35. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for CPL Group PCL's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


BKK:CPL's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 5.43
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


CPL Group PCL  (BKK:CPL) 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 .


CPL Group PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms


CPL Group PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CPL Group PCL'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.

CPL Group PCL Interest Coverage Chart

CPL Group PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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CPL Group PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BKK:CPL vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, CPL Group 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.


CPL Group PCL Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CPL Group PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CPL Group PCL's Interest Coverage falls into.


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CPL Group 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:

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.

CPL Group PCL'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, CPL Group PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-51 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿-40 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿92 Mil.

CPL Group PCL did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

CPL Group PCL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, CPL Group PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-12 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿16 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿126 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*15.786/-11.666
=1.35

* 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 1.35 mean?
CPL Group PCL (BKK:CPL) has a Interest Coverage of 1.35 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on CPL Group PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, CPL Group PCL ranks #999999 out of 739 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is CPL Group PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
CPL Group PCL's current Interest Coverage of 1.35 is near median its 10-year median of 1.36. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.43. CPL Group PCL's value of 1.35 is 75.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPL Group PCL ranks #999999 out of 739 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CPL Group PCL has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPL Group PCL's Interest Coverage compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, CPL Group PCL ranks #999999 out of 739 companies for Interest Coverage. This places CPL Group PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.43. CPL Group PCL's value of 1.35 is 75.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 5.43, CPL Group PCL 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.43, based on 739 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. CPL Group PCL's current Interest Coverage of 1.35 is 75.1% 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 CPL Group PCL and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPL Group PCL's current Interest Coverage is 1.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPL Group PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPL Group PCL (BKK:CPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.15, compared to a current price of ฿0.67 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 75.1% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.43. CPL Group PCL's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 CPL Group PCL (BKK:CPL), the current Interest Coverage is 1.35 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 CPL Group PCL (BKK:CPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPL Group PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿0.67 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.15. GuruFocus considers CPL Group PCL to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BKK:CPL:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.35 (near median its 10-year median of 1.36)
  • GF Value™: ฿1.15 vs. price of ฿0.67 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.1% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#999999 of 739)

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


CPL Group PCL Business Description

Address 700 Moo 6 Sukhumvit Road, Bangpoo-Mai, Mueang Samutprakan, Samutprakarn, THA, 10280
CPL Group PCL engages in the businesses of manufacturing and distribution of leather products, rendering of tanning service and manufacturing and distribution of personal protective equipment. Its product ranges from aniline leather, pigmented leather, oiled leather, waterproof leather, thru to split suede and finished splits. The company's segments include Tannery industry segment which has revenue from sales of finished leather products and rendering service of tanning and the Personal protective equipment segment, which has revenue from sales of personal protective equipment products. It derives revenue from Finished leather segment.
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