Jenkongklai PCL (BKK:JPARK) Interest Coverage: 19.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — 45% Above Median

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BKK:JPARK Jenkongklai PCL BKK:JPARK
44 GF Score
Price ฿3.68
GF Value ฿5.64
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Jenkongklai PCL Interest Coverage?

Jenkongklai PCL BKK:JPARK -1.60% 44 Interest Coverage is 19.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 13.22. GuruFocus rates BKK:JPARK with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿5.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Jenkongklai PCL ranks better than 60.85% 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. Jenkongklai PCL's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿37.4 Mil. Jenkongklai PCL's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-1.9 Mil. Jenkongklai PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.20. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BKK:JPARK' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.02   Med: 13.22   Max: 17.44
Current: 12.94


BKK:JPARK's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
60.85% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81 vs BKK:JPARK: 12.94

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


Jenkongklai PCL  (BKK:JPARK) 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 .


Jenkongklai PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms


Jenkongklai PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jenkongklai 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.

Jenkongklai PCL Interest Coverage Chart

Jenkongklai PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
0.00 11.26 15.17 17.44 11.02

Jenkongklai PCL Quarterly Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Jenkongklai PCL Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Jenkongklai 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.


Jenkongklai PCL Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jenkongklai PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jenkongklai 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.

Jenkongklai 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, Jenkongklai PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-7.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿87.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿106.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*87.569/-7.946
=11.02

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Jenkongklai PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-1.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿37.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿110.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*37.42/-1.949
=19.20

* 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 19.20 mean?
Jenkongklai PCL (BKK:JPARK) has a Interest Coverage of 19.20 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Jenkongklai PCL and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 13.22. Over the past decade, Jenkongklai PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.02 to 17.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Jenkongklai PCL ranks #532 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Jenkongklai PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Jenkongklai PCL's current Interest Coverage of 19.20 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 13.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.02 to a high of 17.44. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Jenkongklai PCL's value of 19.20 is 145.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jenkongklai PCL ranks #532 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jenkongklai PCL has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jenkongklai PCL's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jenkongklai PCL ranks #532 out of 1359 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Jenkongklai PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Jenkongklai PCL's value of 19.20 is 145.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Jenkongklai PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.02 to 17.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.22 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Jenkongklai 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,359 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. Jenkongklai PCL's current Interest Coverage of 19.20 is 145.8% 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 Jenkongklai PCL and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jenkongklai PCL's current Interest Coverage is 19.20, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 13.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jenkongklai PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jenkongklai PCL (BKK:JPARK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿5.64, compared to a current price of ฿3.68 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 19.20, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 13.22 and 145.8% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. Jenkongklai PCL's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Jenkongklai PCL (BKK:JPARK), the current Interest Coverage is 19.20 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 Jenkongklai PCL (BKK:JPARK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jenkongklai PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿3.68 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿5.64. GuruFocus considers Jenkongklai PCL to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BKK:JPARK:

  • Interest Coverage: 19.20 (45% above median its 10-year median of 13.22)
  • GF Value™: ฿5.64 vs. price of ฿3.68 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 145.8% above the Construction median (#532 of 1359)

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


Jenkongklai PCL Business Description

Address Rama IV Road, 944 Mitrtown Office Tower, 17th Floor, Room 1707-1708, Wang Mai Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok, THA, 10330
Jenkongklai PCL is a parking management services provider in Thailand. The company has four reportable segments: Parking service, Parking management, System installation and advisory, and Store rental business and other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Parking service segment, which is involved in investing in and renting parking spaces and parking buildings to collect service fees.
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