PRG PCL (BKK:PRG-R) Interest Coverage: 6.37 (As of Mar. 2026) — 150% Above Median


BKK:PRG-R PRG Corp PCL BKK:PRG-R
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GF Value ฿8.74
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What is PRG PCL Interest Coverage?

PRG PCL BKK:PRG-R 74 Interest Coverage is 6.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates BKK:PRG-R with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿8.74. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,510 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PRG PCL ranks worse than 69.07% 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. PRG PCL's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿9 Mil. PRG PCL's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-1 Mil. PRG PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.37. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BKK:PRG-R' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13   Med: 2.55   Max: 3.81
Current: 3.81


BKK:PRG-R's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
69.07% of 1510 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.64 vs BKK:PRG-R: 3.81

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


PRG PCL  (BKK:PRG-R) 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 .


PRG PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms


PRG PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PRG 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.

PRG PCL Interest Coverage Chart

PRG PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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PRG 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:PRG-R vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, PRG 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.


PRG PCL Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PRG PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PRG 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.

PRG 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, PRG PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿22 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿12 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*21.704/-7.296
=2.97

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, PRG PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿16 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*8.696/-1.365
=6.37

* 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 6.37 mean?
PRG PCL (BKK:PRG-R) has a Interest Coverage of 6.37 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on PRG PCL and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, PRG PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.13 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, PRG PCL ranks #1043 out of 1510 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is PRG PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
PRG PCL's current Interest Coverage of 6.37 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 3.81. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. PRG PCL's value of 6.37 is 26.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PRG PCL ranks #1043 out of 1510 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PRG PCL has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PRG PCL's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PRG PCL ranks #1043 out of 1510 companies for Interest Coverage. This places PRG PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. PRG PCL's value of 6.37 is 26.3% below this benchmark. Historically, PRG PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.13 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 8.64, PRG PCL 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.64, based on 1,510 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. PRG PCL's current Interest Coverage of 6.37 is 26.3% 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 PRG PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PRG PCL's current Interest Coverage is 6.37, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PRG PCL stock overvalued right now?
PRG PCL (BKK:PRG-R) has a current Interest Coverage of 6.37. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿8.74, compared to a current price of ฿8.70 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.37, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 26.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.64. PRG PCL's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 11 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 PRG PCL (BKK:PRG-R), the current Interest Coverage is 6.37 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 PRG PCL (BKK:PRG-R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRG PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿8.70 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿8.74.

Key valuation signals for BKK:PRG-R:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.37 (150% above median its 10-year median of 2.55)
  • GF Value™: ฿8.74 vs. price of ฿8.70 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1043 of 1510)

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


PRG PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges PRG:Thailand
Address 88, Moo 2, Tiwanont Road, Bangkadee Sub-District, Muang District, Pathumtani, THA, 12000
PRG Corp PCL is engaged in the processing and packaging of rice and related business. The company has three reportable segments: Improving the quality and packaging of milled rice including Organic rice, Japanese rice, Quinoa rice, White rice, Hom Mali rice, Maboonkrong rice, and other products; and Food Center business includes Suki Number One, MBK Food Island, The Fifth Food Avenue, and HINA Japanese Restaurant and Asset management. Geographically, it operates in Thailand, the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other regions. PRG Corp PCL generates the majority of its revenue from Improving the quality and packaging of rice from the Thailand region.
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