Saha-Union PCL (BKK:SUC) Interest Coverage: 18.61 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BKK:SUC Saha-Union PCL BKK:SUC
71 GF Score
Price ฿27.25
GF Value ฿25.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Saha-Union PCL Interest Coverage?

Saha-Union PCL BKK:SUC 71 Interest Coverage is 18.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 17.65. GuruFocus rates BKK:SUC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿25.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 423 Conglomerates companies, Saha-Union PCL ranks better than 72.81% 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. Saha-Union PCL's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿89 Mil. Saha-Union PCL's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-5 Mil. Saha-Union PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.61. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BKK:SUC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5   Med: 17.65   Max: 32.54
Current: 15.82


BKK:SUC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
72.81% of 423 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.29 vs BKK:SUC: 15.82

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


Saha-Union PCL  (BKK:SUC) 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 .


Saha-Union PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms


Saha-Union PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saha-Union 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.

Saha-Union PCL Interest Coverage Chart

Saha-Union PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.50 27.03 32.54 30.17 15.49

Saha-Union PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.12 13.53 8.77 25.43 18.61

BKK:SUC vs MMM, HON: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Saha-Union 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.


Saha-Union PCL Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Saha-Union PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saha-Union PCL's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Saha-Union 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.

Saha-Union 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, Saha-Union PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-23 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿362 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿380 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*361.869/-23.368
=15.49

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Saha-Union PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿89 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿455 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*89.048/-4.784
=18.61

* 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 18.61 mean?
Saha-Union PCL (BKK:SUC) has a Interest Coverage of 18.61 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Saha-Union PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.65. Over the past decade, Saha-Union PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.50 to 32.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Saha-Union PCL ranks #115 out of 423 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Saha-Union PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Saha-Union PCL's current Interest Coverage of 18.61 is near median its 10-year median of 17.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 32.54. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.29. Saha-Union PCL's value of 18.61 is 251.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saha-Union PCL ranks #115 out of 423 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saha-Union PCL has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saha-Union PCL's Interest Coverage compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Saha-Union PCL ranks #115 out of 423 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Saha-Union PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.29. Saha-Union PCL's value of 18.61 is 251.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Saha-Union PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.50 to 32.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.65 vs. the industry median of 5.29, Saha-Union 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.29, based on 423 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. Saha-Union PCL's current Interest Coverage of 18.61 is 251.8% 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 Saha-Union PCL and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saha-Union PCL's current Interest Coverage is 18.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saha-Union PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saha-Union PCL (BKK:SUC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿25.67, compared to a current price of ฿27.25 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.65 and 251.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.29. Saha-Union PCL's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Saha-Union PCL (BKK:SUC), the current Interest Coverage is 18.61 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 Saha-Union PCL (BKK:SUC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saha-Union PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿27.25 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿25.67. GuruFocus considers Saha-Union PCL to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:SUC:

  • Interest Coverage: 18.61 (near median its 10-year median of 17.65)
  • GF Value™: ฿25.67 vs. price of ฿27.25 (6.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 251.8% above the Conglomerates median (#115 of 423)

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


Saha-Union PCL Business Description

Address 1828 Sukhumvit Road, Phrakanong Tai, Phrakanong, Bangkok, THA, 10260
Saha-Union PCL is engaged in investment, distribution of raw materials and products manufactured by group companies. Its segments include Plastic, rubber and metal segment, which is the manufacture and distribution of rubber, elastic products, finished elastic products, plastic products, vacuum bottles and stainless steel kitchenware; Trading segment, which is the operation of a computer and equipment dealership; Energy segment, which is power generation; Hotel segment, which is the operation of hotel; and Investment and others segment, which is principally the operation of an investment business. The majority of the revenue is derived from Plastic, rubber and metal segment. Geographically its operations are spread across Thailand, Aisa, America, and Others.
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