Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL (BKK:WPH) Interest Coverage: 27.16 (As of Mar. 2026) — 155% Above Median


BKK:WPH Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL Ltd BKK:WPH
82 GF Score
Price ฿5.95
GF Value ฿9.75
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL Interest Coverage?

Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL BKK:WPH 82 Interest Coverage is 27.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 10.64. GuruFocus rates BKK:WPH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿9.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL ranks better than 60.4% 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. Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿228 Mil. Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-8 Mil. Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.16. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BKK:WPH' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.64   Med: 10.64   Max: 28.29
Current: 12.73


BKK:WPH's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
60.4% of 452 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 8 vs BKK:WPH: 12.73

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


Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL  (BKK:WPH) 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 .


Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms


Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wattanapat Hospital Trang 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.

Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL Interest Coverage Chart

Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Wattanapat Hospital Trang 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:WPH vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Wattanapat Hospital Trang 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.


Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Wattanapat Hospital Trang 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.

Wattanapat Hospital Trang 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, Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-38 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿459 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿985 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*459.499/-37.888
=12.13

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-8 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿228 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿996 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*227.571/-8.378
=27.16

* 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 27.16 mean?
Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL (BKK:WPH) has a Interest Coverage of 27.16 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL and its competitors. This is 155% above median its historical median of 10.64. Over the past decade, Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.64 to 28.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL ranks #179 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's current Interest Coverage of 27.16 is 155% above median its 10-year median of 10.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.64 to a high of 28.29. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's value of 27.16 is 239.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL ranks #179 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL ranks #179 out of 452 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's value of 27.16 is 239.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.64 to 28.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.64 vs. the industry median of 8.00, Wattanapat Hospital Trang 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.00, based on 452 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. Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's current Interest Coverage of 27.16 is 239.5% 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 Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's current Interest Coverage is 27.16, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 10.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL (BKK:WPH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿9.75, compared to a current price of ฿5.95 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 27.16, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 10.64 and 239.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 8.00. Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL (BKK:WPH), the current Interest Coverage is 27.16 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 Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL (BKK:WPH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿5.95 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿9.75. GuruFocus considers Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:WPH:

  • Interest Coverage: 27.16 (155% above median its 10-year median of 10.64)
  • GF Value™: ฿9.75 vs. price of ฿5.95 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 239.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#179 of 452)

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


Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL Business Description

Address 247/2 Phatalung Road, Tambon Thap Thiang, Amphur Muang, Trang, THA, 92000
Wattanapat Hospital Trang PCL Ltd is engaged in medical services. Its operations are carried on only in Thailand. The company offers a range of services including Orthopedic Clinic, Neurosurgery Clinic, Neurology and Brain Clinic, Surgical Clinic, Heart Clinic, Internal Medicine Clinic, Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Gastrointestinal and Liver Clinic, Children's Clinic, Eye Clinic, ENT Clinic, Dental Clinic, Dermatology and Beauty Clinic, Health Promotion Center, Other Centers and Clinics.
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