Surapon Foods PCL (BKK:SSF) Interest Coverage: 3.63 (As of Mar. 2026) — 68% Below Median


BKK:SSF Surapon Foods PCL BKK:SSF
63 GF Score
Price ฿5.05
GF Value ฿7.19
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Surapon Foods PCL Interest Coverage?

Surapon Foods PCL BKK:SSF 63 Interest Coverage is 3.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 11.26. GuruFocus rates BKK:SSF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿7.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,511 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Surapon Foods PCL ranks better than 58.04% 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. Surapon Foods PCL's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿13 Mil. Surapon Foods PCL's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-4 Mil. Surapon Foods PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.63. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BKK:SSF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.64   Med: 11.26   Max: 41.16
Current: 13.25


BKK:SSF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
58.04% of 1511 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.61 vs BKK:SSF: 13.25

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


Surapon Foods PCL  (BKK:SSF) 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 .


Surapon Foods PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms


Surapon Foods PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Surapon Foods 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.

Surapon Foods PCL Interest Coverage Chart

Surapon Foods PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Surapon Foods 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:SSF vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Surapon Foods 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.


Surapon Foods PCL Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Surapon Foods 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.

Surapon Foods 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, Surapon Foods PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-18 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿256 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿114 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*256.341/-18.106
=14.16

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Surapon Foods PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿13 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿103 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*12.917/-3.562
=3.63

* 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 3.63 mean?
Surapon Foods PCL (BKK:SSF) has a Interest Coverage of 3.63 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Surapon Foods PCL and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 11.26. Over the past decade, Surapon Foods PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.64 to 41.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Surapon Foods PCL ranks #634 out of 1511 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Surapon Foods PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Surapon Foods PCL's current Interest Coverage of 3.63 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.64 to a high of 41.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. Surapon Foods PCL's value of 3.63 is 57.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Surapon Foods PCL ranks #634 out of 1511 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Surapon Foods PCL has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Surapon Foods PCL's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Surapon Foods PCL ranks #634 out of 1511 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Surapon Foods PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. Surapon Foods PCL's value of 3.63 is 57.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Surapon Foods PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.64 to 41.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.26 vs. the industry median of 8.61, Surapon Foods 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 8.61, based on 1,511 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. Surapon Foods PCL's current Interest Coverage of 3.63 is 57.8% 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 Surapon Foods PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Surapon Foods PCL's current Interest Coverage is 3.63, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 11.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Surapon Foods PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Surapon Foods PCL (BKK:SSF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿7.19, compared to a current price of ฿5.05 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.63, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.26 and 57.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.61. Surapon Foods PCL's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Surapon Foods PCL (BKK:SSF), the current Interest Coverage is 3.63 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 Surapon Foods PCL (BKK:SSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Surapon Foods PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿5.05 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿7.19. GuruFocus considers Surapon Foods PCL to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BKK:SSF:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.63 (68% below median its 10-year median of 11.26)
  • GF Value™: ฿7.19 vs. price of ฿5.05 (29.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#634 of 1511)

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


Surapon Foods PCL Business Description

Address 247 Moo 1, Teparak Road, Amphur Muang, Tambon Teparak, Samutprakarn Province, Samutprakarn, THA, 10270
Surapon Foods PCL is the manufacturer and distributor of seafoods, finished and semi-finished frozen foods, including ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat. The group operates in two business segments: the manufacturing & distribution of seafood, and finished & semi-finished frozen foods; and Cold storage warehouse & logistic service. The diversity of its products includes the main ingredients (boiled shrimp, sushi shrimp, fish, squid), ready-to-eat (dim sum, deep-fried food, and processed chicken), as well as Halal products under the Farhana brand (dim sum and deep-fried food).
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