Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries (DHA:FEKDIL) Interest Coverage: 0.98 (As of Mar. 2026) — 81% Below Median


DHA:FEKDIL Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries PLC DHA:FEKDIL
93 GF Score
Price BDT23.80
GF Value BDT20.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries Interest Coverage?

Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries DHA:FEKDIL -1.65% 93 Interest Coverage is 0.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 5.11. GuruFocus rates DHA:FEKDIL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT20.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 733 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries ranks worse than 97.41% 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. Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT39 Mil. Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-39 Mil. Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

DHA:FEKDIL' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 5.11   Max: 26.07
Current: 0.4


DHA:FEKDIL's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
97.41% of 733 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.44 vs DHA:FEKDIL: 0.40

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


Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries  (DHA:FEKDIL) 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 .


Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries Interest Coverage Related Terms


Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries'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.

Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries Interest Coverage Chart

Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
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Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries 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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DHA:FEKDIL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries'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.


Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries 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.

Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries's Interest Expense was BDT-95 Mil. Its Operating Income was BDT450 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT119 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*449.955/-94.571
=4.76

Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries's Interest Expense was BDT-39 Mil. Its Operating Income was BDT39 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT563 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*38.62/-39.424
=0.98

* 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 0.98 mean?
Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries (DHA:FEKDIL) has a Interest Coverage of 0.98 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 5.11. Over the past decade, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.40 to 26.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries ranks #714 out of 733 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 97.4%.
Is Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries' Interest Coverage too high?
Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries' current Interest Coverage of 0.98 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 5.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 26.07. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.44. Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries' value of 0.98 is 82% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries ranks #714 out of 733 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries' Interest Coverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries ranks #714 out of 733 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.44. Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries' value of 0.98 is 82% below this benchmark. Historically, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.40 to 26.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.11 vs. the industry median of 5.44, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.44, based on 733 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. Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries's current Interest Coverage of 0.98 is 82% 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 Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries's current Interest Coverage is 0.98, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 5.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries (DHA:FEKDIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT20.79, compared to a current price of BDT23.80 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.98, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 5.11 and 82% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.44. Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 10 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 Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries (DHA:FEKDIL), the current Interest Coverage is 0.98 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 Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries (DHA:FEKDIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BDT23.80 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT20.79. GuruFocus considers Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:FEKDIL:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.98 (81% below median its 10-year median of 5.11)
  • GF Value™: BDT20.79 vs. price of BDT23.80 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#714 of 733)

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


Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries Business Description

Address Moyeen Centre, House No. 9/B, Road No.3, Gulshan-1, Dhaka, BGD, 1212
Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries PLC operates a readymade composite knit garments unit of international standard, engaged in knitting, dyeing, designing, manufacturing, and marketing garments for foreign markets across Garmenting, Fabrics, and Dyeing segments. Its services include knitting various knit products; fabric dyeing with enzyme and fluorescent capabilities and on-site piece/garment dyeing; a laboratory equipped with international equipment; washing facilities with machinery; design services focused on functional and aesthetic apparel; modern printing facilities; cutting using auto, manual, and computer-aided machines; sewing supported by multiple production lines; and finishing supervised by trained professionals to meet customer requirements.
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