Sahamitr Pressure Container PCLBKK:SMPC +0.55%79 Interest Coverage is 72.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 51.96. GuruFocus rates BKK:SMPC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿8.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Packaging & Containers companies, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL ranks better than 86.62% 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. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿167 Mil. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-2 Mil.
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 72.83.
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. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:SMPC'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.78 Med: 51.96 Max: 85.37
Current: 70.35
BKK:SMPC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 86.62% of 314
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.125
vs BKK:SMPC: 70.35
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 .
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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:SMPC vs SW, PKG, IP: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Sahamitr Pressure Container 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.
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sahamitr Pressure Container 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.
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL (BKK:SMPC) has a Interest Coverage of 72.83 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 51.96. Over the past decade, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 20.78 to 85.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL ranks #42 out of 314 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's current Interest Coverage of 72.83 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 51.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.78 to a high of 85.37. The Packaging & Containers industry median Interest Coverage is 6.13. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's value of 72.83 is 1089.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL ranks #42 out of 314 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's Interest Coverage compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL ranks #42 out of 314 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.13. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's value of 72.83 is 1089.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 20.78 to 85.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.96 vs. the industry median of 6.13, Sahamitr Pressure Container 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.13, based on 314 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. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's current Interest Coverage of 72.83 is 1089.1% 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 Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's current Interest Coverage is 72.83, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 51.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL (BKK:SMPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿8.75, compared to a current price of ฿9.10 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 72.83, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 51.96 and 1089.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 6.13. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL (BKK:SMPC), the current Interest Coverage is 72.83 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 Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL (BKK:SMPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿9.10 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿8.75.
GuruFocus considers Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SMPC:
Interest Coverage: 72.83 (40% above median its 10-year median of 51.96)
GF Value™: ฿8.75 vs. price of ฿9.10 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1089.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#42 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SMPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL Business Description
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL is engaged in the manufacturing of LPG and other pressure cylinders for both domestic and export sales. Its product offerings include LPG cylinders, steel and aluminum forklift cylinders, refrigerant cylinders, chlorine cylinders, etc., and their related parts and components. The company also provides reconditioning services for pre-owned pressure vessels. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from America, followed by Africa, Asia, and other markets.
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