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. SMD Rise PCL's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-26.9 Mil. SMD Rise PCL's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-3.4 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for SMD Rise PCL's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:SMD100-R'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.84 Med: 11.32 Max: 43.73
Current: 2.86
BKK:SMD100-R's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 76.92% of 91
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.92
vs BKK:SMD100-R: 2.86
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 .
SMD Rise PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms
SMD Rise PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SMD Rise 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:SMD100-R vs MCK, COR, CAH: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, SMD Rise 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.
SMD Rise PCL Interest Coverage vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, SMD Rise PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMD Rise 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:
SMD Rise PCL did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
SMD Rise PCL (BKK:SMD100-R) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on SMD Rise PCL and its competitors. Over the past decade, SMD Rise PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.84 to 43.73. According to the industry distribution chart, SMD Rise PCL ranks #70 out of 91 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is SMD Rise PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
SMD Rise PCL's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.84 to a high of 43.73. Based on the distribution chart, SMD Rise PCL ranks #70 out of 91 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SMD Rise PCL has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMD Rise PCL's Interest Coverage compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, SMD Rise PCL ranks #70 out of 91 companies for Interest Coverage. This places SMD Rise PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.92. Historically, SMD Rise PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.84 to 43.73 over the past decade. 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Distribution companies is 6.92, based on 91 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. 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 SMD Rise PCL and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMD Rise PCL's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMD Rise PCL stock overvalued right now?
SMD Rise PCL (BKK:SMD100-R) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is ฿23.66, compared to a current price of ฿5.85 — trading 75.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). SMD Rise PCL's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 SMD Rise PCL (BKK:SMD100-R), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 SMD Rise PCL (BKK:SMD100-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMD Rise PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿5.85 is trading 75.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿23.66.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SMD100-R:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ฿23.66 vs. price of ฿5.85 (75.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SMD100-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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SMD Rise PCL, formerly Saintmed PCL is engaged in the import and distribution of medical devices and equipment, rental services for medical equipment, and providing services related to medical equipment. It operates in Thailand. The Group is engaged in three operating segments: Sale of medical devices and equipment, medical supplies, Services of medical equipment at sleep lab centers and repair services, and Revenue from rental of medical equipment at wellness centers and other services. The Group is managed and operates principally in Thailand.
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