Praram 9 Hospital PCLBKK:PR9 +2.27%89 Interest Coverage is 767.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 1,512.20. GuruFocus rates BKK:PR9 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿23.58 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 452 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Praram 9 Hospital PCL ranks better than 91.81% 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. Praram 9 Hospital PCL's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿218 Mil. Praram 9 Hospital PCL's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-0 Mil.
Praram 9 Hospital PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 767.71.
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. Praram 9 Hospital PCL has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Praram 9 Hospital PCL's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:PR9'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 453.28 Med: 1512.2 Max: No Debt
Current: 961.26
BKK:PR9's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 91.81% of 452
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.99
vs BKK:PR9: 961.26
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 .
Praram 9 Hospital PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms
Praram 9 Hospital PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Praram 9 Hospital 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:PR9 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Praram 9 Hospital 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.
Praram 9 Hospital PCL Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Praram 9 Hospital PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Praram 9 Hospital 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.
Praram 9 Hospital PCL (BKK:PR9) has a Interest Coverage of 767.71 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Praram 9 Hospital PCL and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 1,512.20. Over the past decade, Praram 9 Hospital PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 453.28 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Praram 9 Hospital PCL ranks #37 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Praram 9 Hospital PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Praram 9 Hospital PCL's current Interest Coverage of 767.71 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 1,512.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 453.28 to a high of 10,000.00. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.99. Praram 9 Hospital PCL's value of 767.71 is 9508.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Praram 9 Hospital PCL ranks #37 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Praram 9 Hospital PCL has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Praram 9 Hospital PCL's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Praram 9 Hospital PCL ranks #37 out of 452 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Praram 9 Hospital PCL in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.99. Praram 9 Hospital PCL's value of 767.71 is 9508.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Praram 9 Hospital PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 453.28 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,512.20 vs. the industry median of 7.99, Praram 9 Hospital 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.99, based on 452 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. Praram 9 Hospital PCL's current Interest Coverage of 767.71 is 9508.4% 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 Praram 9 Hospital PCL and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Praram 9 Hospital PCL's current Interest Coverage is 767.71, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 1,512.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Praram 9 Hospital PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Praram 9 Hospital PCL (BKK:PR9) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿23.58, compared to a current price of ฿18.00 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 767.71, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 1,512.20 and 9508.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.99. Praram 9 Hospital PCL's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Praram 9 Hospital PCL (BKK:PR9), the current Interest Coverage is 767.71 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 Praram 9 Hospital PCL (BKK:PR9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Praram 9 Hospital PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿18.00 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿23.58.
GuruFocus considers Praram 9 Hospital PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:PR9:
Interest Coverage: 767.71 (49% below median its 10-year median of 1,512.20)
GF Value™: ฿23.58 vs. price of ฿18.00 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9508.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#37 of 452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:PR9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Praram 9 Hospital PCL is engaged in hospital operations in Bangkok. The company operates an overnight general hospital under the name of Praram 9 Hospital. The revenue derived from hospital operations mainly consists of medical fees, hospital room sales, and medicine sales. Geographically, the company operates only in Thailand.
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