Major Cineplex Group (BKK:MAJOR) Interest Coverage: 1.45 (As of Mar. 2026) — 69% Below Median


BKK:MAJOR Major Cineplex Group PLC BKK:MAJOR
75 GF Score
Price ฿6.90
GF Value ฿14.42
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What is Major Cineplex Group Interest Coverage?

Major Cineplex Group BKK:MAJOR -1.43% 75 Interest Coverage is 1.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 4.70. GuruFocus rates BKK:MAJOR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿14.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Media - Diversified companies, Major Cineplex Group ranks worse than 72.89% 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. Major Cineplex Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿75 Mil. Major Cineplex Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-52 Mil. Major Cineplex Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.45. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BKK:MAJOR' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 4.7   Max: 9.95
Current: 3.2


BKK:MAJOR's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
72.89% of 605 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.65 vs BKK:MAJOR: 3.20

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


Major Cineplex Group  (BKK:MAJOR) 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 .


Major Cineplex Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Major Cineplex Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Major Cineplex Group'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.

Major Cineplex Group Interest Coverage Chart

Major Cineplex Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.95 3.73 2.40 2.88

Major Cineplex Group 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 0.34 2.09 2.56 6.75 1.45

BKK:MAJOR vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Major Cineplex Group'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.


Major Cineplex Group Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Major Cineplex Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Major Cineplex Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Major Cineplex Group 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.

Major Cineplex Group'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, Major Cineplex Group's Interest Expense was ฿-232 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿667 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿4,125 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*667.096/-231.745
=2.88

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Major Cineplex Group's Interest Expense was ฿-52 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿75 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿3,886 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*75.096/-51.644
=1.45

* 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 1.45 mean?
Major Cineplex Group (BKK:MAJOR) has a Interest Coverage of 1.45 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Major Cineplex Group and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 4.70. Over the past decade, Major Cineplex Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.95 to 9.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Major Cineplex Group ranks #441 out of 605 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Major Cineplex Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Major Cineplex Group's current Interest Coverage of 1.45 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 4.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 9.95. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.65. Major Cineplex Group's value of 1.45 is 87.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Major Cineplex Group ranks #441 out of 605 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Major Cineplex Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Major Cineplex Group's Interest Coverage compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Major Cineplex Group ranks #441 out of 605 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Major Cineplex Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.65. Major Cineplex Group's value of 1.45 is 87.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Major Cineplex Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.95 to 9.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.70 vs. the industry median of 11.65, Major Cineplex Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.65, based on 605 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. Major Cineplex Group's current Interest Coverage of 1.45 is 87.6% 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 Major Cineplex Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Major Cineplex Group's current Interest Coverage is 1.45, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 4.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Major Cineplex Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Major Cineplex Group (BKK:MAJOR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿14.42, compared to a current price of ฿6.90 — trading 52.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.45, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 4.70 and 87.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.65. Major Cineplex Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Major Cineplex Group (BKK:MAJOR), the current Interest Coverage is 1.45 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 Major Cineplex Group (BKK:MAJOR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Major Cineplex Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿6.90 is trading 52.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿14.42. GuruFocus considers Major Cineplex Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BKK:MAJOR:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.45 (69% below median its 10-year median of 4.70)
  • GF Value™: ฿14.42 vs. price of ฿6.90 (52.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#441 of 605)

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


Major Cineplex Group Business Description

Address 1839, 1839/1-6 Phaholyothin Road, Ladyao, Jatujak, Bangkok, THA, 10900
Major Cineplex Group PLC is a diversified media company predominantly engaged in the operation of cinemas. The company's reportable segments include the Cinema business, Advertising business, Bowling and Karaoke business, Rental and Services business, and Movie content business. The cinema business segment, which generates maximum revenue, owns and manages several chains of movie theaters and brands. The advertising and media business offers on-screen advertising and media solutions. The bowling and karaoke services offer their namesake services in branded outlets. The rental and services business leases real estate space, and the movie content segment funds, produces, and distributes feature film content, as well as content on the home video market.
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