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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. Hamid Fabrics's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2024 was BDT-41 Mil. Hamid Fabrics's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2024 was BDT-53 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hamid Fabrics's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:HFL's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 5.28 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
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 .
Hamid Fabrics Interest Coverage Related Terms
Hamid Fabrics Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hamid Fabrics'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Hamid Fabrics'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.
Hamid Fabrics Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hamid Fabrics's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hamid Fabrics'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:
Hamid Fabrics did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Hamid Fabrics (DHA:HFL) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Sep. 2024. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hamid Fabrics and its competitors.
Is Hamid Fabrics' Interest Coverage too high?
Hamid Fabrics' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Overall, Hamid Fabrics has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamid Fabrics' Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
Hamid Fabrics' Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.28. 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 5.28, based on 737 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. 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 Hamid Fabrics and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hamid Fabrics's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamid Fabrics stock overvalued right now?
Hamid Fabrics (DHA:HFL) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Hamid Fabrics' overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 Hamid Fabrics (DHA:HFL), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Sep. 2024. 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.
Hamid Fabrics PLC is a manufacturer of solid-dye fabric for the readymade garment industry. The company's product range includes cotton fabrics as well as blended fabrics such as cotton/polyester, cotton/viscose, nylon/cotton and cotton/lycra. The weaving unit produces grey fabrics in various designs and constructions such as Twill, Canvas, Oxford, Rib stop, Rib cord, Ottoman, Herringbone, and various dobby designs of different weight ranges. The finishing mix of Hamid Fabrics Limited comprises water repellent, fireproof, wrinkle-free, Teflon coating, aero finish and chintz finish. The company caters to the markets in the United States of American and the European Union.
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