Information and Communication Networks PCL (BKK:ICN) Interest Coverage: 980.61 (As of Mar. 2026) — 352% Above Median

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BKK:ICN Information and Communication Networks PCL BKK:ICN
81 GF Score
Price ฿2.16
GF Value ฿2.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Information and Communication Networks PCL Interest Coverage?

Information and Communication Networks PCL BKK:ICN +0.93% 81 Interest Coverage is 980.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 352% above its 10-year median of 217.04. GuruFocus rates BKK:ICN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿2.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, Information and Communication Networks PCL ranks better than 97.54% 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. Information and Communication Networks PCL's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿73 Mil. Information and Communication Networks PCL's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-0 Mil. Information and Communication Networks PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 980.61. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BKK:ICN' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 158.94   Med: 217.04   Max: 8113.31
Current: 344.73


BKK:ICN's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
97.54% of 284 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.74 vs BKK:ICN: 344.73

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


Information and Communication Networks PCL  (BKK:ICN) 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 .


Information and Communication Networks PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms


Information and Communication Networks PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Information and Communication Networks 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.

Information and Communication Networks PCL Interest Coverage Chart

Information and Communication Networks PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Information and Communication Networks 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:ICN vs VZ, TMUS, T: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Information and Communication Networks 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.


Information and Communication Networks PCL Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Information and Communication Networks PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Information and Communication Networks PCL's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Information and Communication Networks 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.

Information and Communication Networks 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, Information and Communication Networks PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿128 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*128.268/-0.548
=234.07

Information and Communication Networks PCL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Information and Communication Networks PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿73 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*72.565/-0.074
=980.61

* 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 980.61 mean?
Information and Communication Networks PCL (BKK:ICN) has a Interest Coverage of 980.61 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Information and Communication Networks PCL and its competitors. This is 352% above median its historical median of 217.04. Over the past decade, Information and Communication Networks PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 158.94 to 8,113.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Information and Communication Networks PCL ranks #7 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Information and Communication Networks PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Information and Communication Networks PCL's current Interest Coverage of 980.61 is 352% above median its 10-year median of 217.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 158.94 to a high of 8,113.31. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Information and Communication Networks PCL's value of 980.61 is 20588% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information and Communication Networks PCL ranks #7 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Information and Communication Networks PCL has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Information and Communication Networks PCL's Interest Coverage compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Information and Communication Networks PCL ranks #7 out of 284 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Information and Communication Networks PCL in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Information and Communication Networks PCL's value of 980.61 is 20588% above this benchmark. Historically, Information and Communication Networks PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 158.94 to 8,113.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 217.04 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Information and Communication Networks 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.74, based on 284 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. Information and Communication Networks PCL's current Interest Coverage of 980.61 is 20588% 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 Information and Communication Networks PCL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information and Communication Networks PCL's current Interest Coverage is 980.61, which is 352% above median its own 10-year median of 217.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Information and Communication Networks PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Information and Communication Networks PCL (BKK:ICN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.77, compared to a current price of ฿2.16 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 980.61, which is 352% above median its 10-year median of 217.04 and 20588% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.74. Information and Communication Networks PCL's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Information and Communication Networks PCL (BKK:ICN), the current Interest Coverage is 980.61 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 Information and Communication Networks PCL (BKK:ICN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Information and Communication Networks PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿2.16 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.77. GuruFocus considers Information and Communication Networks PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:ICN:

  • Interest Coverage: 980.61 (352% above median its 10-year median of 217.04)
  • GF Value™: ฿2.77 vs. price of ฿2.16 (22% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20588% above the Telecommunication Services median (#7 of 284)

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


Information and Communication Networks PCL Business Description

Address Number 393, Sukhonthasawat Road, D.K.J. Building, 5th Floor, Latphrao Sub-district, Latphrao District, Bangkok, THA, 10230
Information and Communication Networks PCL is Engaged in telecommunications engineering business for government agencies, state enterprises and private companies. Its operations are carried only in Thailand. The Company is considered a full-service system integrator. The Company is able to provide design and installation services for telecommunication networks (Telecommunication System), which is a system in which the Company has expertise, as well as providing design and installation services for construction and other electrical systems (Construction and Electrical Systems). In addition, the Company also provides sales services for replacement equipment (Supply) and maintenance services for telecommunication networks (Maintenance).
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