Function International PCL (BKK:FTI) Interest Coverage: 61.80 (As of Mar. 2026) — 303% Above Median

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BKK:FTI Function International PCL BKK:FTI
79 GF Score
Price ฿1.79
GF Value ฿1.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Function International PCL Interest Coverage?

Function International PCL BKK:FTI +0.56% 79 Interest Coverage is 61.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 303% above its 10-year median of 15.32. GuruFocus rates BKK:FTI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿1.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,321 Industrial Products companies, Function International PCL ranks better than 63.12% 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. Function International PCL's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿19.3 Mil. Function International PCL's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-0.3 Mil. Function International PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 61.80. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BKK:FTI' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.46   Med: 15.32   Max: 28.34
Current: 28.34


BKK:FTI's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63.12% of 2321 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.75 vs BKK:FTI: 28.34

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


Function International PCL  (BKK:FTI) 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 .


Function International PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms


Function International PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Function International 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.

Function International PCL Interest Coverage Chart

Function International PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 15.86 17.33 11.89 6.46 17.31

Function International PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 10.03 21.87 29.27 13.50 61.80

BKK:FTI vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Function International 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.


Function International PCL Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Function International PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Function International PCL's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Function International 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.

Function International 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, Function International PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-2.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿47.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿0.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*47.546/-2.746
=17.31

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Function International PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿19.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿0.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*19.282/-0.312
=61.80

* 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 61.80 mean?
Function International PCL (BKK:FTI) has a Interest Coverage of 61.80 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Function International PCL and its competitors. This is 303% above median its historical median of 15.32. Over the past decade, Function International PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.46 to 28.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Function International PCL ranks #856 out of 2321 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Function International PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Function International PCL's current Interest Coverage of 61.80 is 303% above median its 10-year median of 15.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.46 to a high of 28.34. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.75. Function International PCL's value of 61.80 is 319% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Function International PCL ranks #856 out of 2321 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Function International PCL has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Function International PCL's Interest Coverage compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Function International PCL ranks #856 out of 2321 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Function International PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.75. Function International PCL's value of 61.80 is 319% above this benchmark. Historically, Function International PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.46 to 28.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.32 vs. the industry median of 14.75, Function International 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.75, based on 2,321 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. Function International PCL's current Interest Coverage of 61.80 is 319% 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 Function International PCL and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Function International PCL's current Interest Coverage is 61.80, which is 303% above median its own 10-year median of 15.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Function International PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Function International PCL (BKK:FTI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.98, compared to a current price of ฿1.79 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 61.80, which is 303% above median its 10-year median of 15.32 and 319% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.75. Function International PCL's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Function International PCL (BKK:FTI), the current Interest Coverage is 61.80 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 Function International PCL (BKK:FTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Function International PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿1.79 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.98. GuruFocus considers Function International PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:FTI:

  • Interest Coverage: 61.80 (303% above median its 10-year median of 15.32)
  • GF Value™: ฿1.98 vs. price of ฿1.79 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 319% above the Industrial Products median (#856 of 2321)

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


Function International PCL Business Description

Address 313 Charoen Phatthana Road, Bang Chan, Khlong Sam Wa, Bangkok, THA, 10510
Function International PCL is engaged in the distribution of water filter, pump, chemical and equipment for water filter. The company offer its products to household, industrial and commercial users. Its segments are Household product, Commercial product, Industrial product, Pump and valve product; AQAUTEK product and Filter substance and chemical product.
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