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Lohakit Metal PCLBKK:LHK 77 Interest Coverage is 56.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 48.49. GuruFocus rates BKK:LHK with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿3.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 464 Steel companies, Lohakit Metal PCL ranks better than 85.78% 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. Lohakit Metal PCL's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿69 Mil. Lohakit Metal PCL's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-1 Mil.
Lohakit Metal PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.68.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Lohakit Metal PCL has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lohakit Metal PCL's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:LHK'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.87 Med: 48.49 Max: 136.38
Current: 57.28
BKK:LHK's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 85.78% of 464
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.585
vs BKK:LHK: 57.28
Lohakit Metal PCL (BKK:LHK) 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 .
Lohakit Metal PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms
Lohakit Metal PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lohakit Metal 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.
BKK:LHK vs NUE, STLD, RS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Lohakit Metal 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.
Lohakit Metal PCL Interest Coverage vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Lohakit Metal PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lohakit Metal PCL's Interest Coverage falls into.
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.
Lohakit Metal PCL (BKK:LHK) has a Interest Coverage of 56.68 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lohakit Metal PCL and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 48.49. Over the past decade, Lohakit Metal PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 34.87 to 136.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Lohakit Metal PCL ranks #66 out of 464 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Lohakit Metal PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Lohakit Metal PCL's current Interest Coverage of 56.68 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 48.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.87 to a high of 136.38. The Steel industry median Interest Coverage is 4.59. Lohakit Metal PCL's value of 56.68 is 1136.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lohakit Metal PCL ranks #66 out of 464 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lohakit Metal PCL has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lohakit Metal PCL's Interest Coverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Lohakit Metal PCL ranks #66 out of 464 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lohakit Metal PCL in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.59. Lohakit Metal PCL's value of 56.68 is 1136.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Lohakit Metal PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 34.87 to 136.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.49 vs. the industry median of 4.59, Lohakit Metal 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 Steel company?
The median Interest Coverage among Steel companies is 4.59, based on 464 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. Lohakit Metal PCL's current Interest Coverage of 56.68 is 1136.2% 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 Lohakit Metal PCL and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lohakit Metal PCL's current Interest Coverage is 56.68, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 48.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lohakit Metal PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lohakit Metal PCL (BKK:LHK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿3.65, compared to a current price of ฿3.58 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 56.68, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 48.49 and 1136.2% above the Steel industry median of 4.59. Lohakit Metal PCL's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Lohakit Metal PCL (BKK:LHK), the current Interest Coverage is 56.68 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 Lohakit Metal PCL (BKK:LHK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lohakit Metal PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿3.58 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿3.65.
GuruFocus considers Lohakit Metal PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:LHK:
Interest Coverage: 56.68 (17% above median its 10-year median of 48.49)
GF Value™: ฿3.65 vs. price of ฿3.58 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1136.2% above the Steel median (#66 of 464)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:LHK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lohakit Metal PCL is engaged in the processing, distribution, and shearing of stainless steel, steel, and metal products in Thailand. It offers cold and hot rolled, austenitic, ferritic, and specialized stainless-steel products; ornamental tubes, square and rectangular tubes, automotive pipe, electro-galvanized steel, and galvanized steel products. The company's operating segments include Production and Distribution, and Procurement and Distribution. It generates the majority of its revenues from Production and Distribution.
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