HDL (Super Hi International Holding) Interest Coverage: 4.90 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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HDL Super Hi International Holding Ltd HDL
59 GF Score
Price $13.19
GF Value $21.25
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Super Hi International Holding Interest Coverage?

Super Hi International Holding HDL 59 Interest Coverage is 4.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 5.32. GuruFocus rates HDL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 261 Restaurants companies, Super Hi International Holding ranks worse than 57.85% 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. Super Hi International Holding's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.6 Mil. Super Hi International Holding's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.0 Mil. Super Hi International Holding's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.90. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Super Hi International Holding's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

HDL' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13   Med: 5.32   Max: 7.73
Current: 4.87


HDL's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
57.85% of 261 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.61 vs HDL: 4.87

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


Super Hi International Holding  (NAS:HDL) 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 .


Super Hi International Holding Interest Coverage Related Terms


Super Hi International Holding Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Super Hi International Holding'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.

Super Hi International Holding Interest Coverage Chart

Super Hi International Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 1.13 5.66 7.73 4.97

Super Hi International Holding Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 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 2.62 1.73 4.45 8.13 4.90

HDL vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Super Hi International Holding'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.


Super Hi International Holding Interest Coverage vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Super Hi International Holding's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Super Hi International Holding's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Super Hi International Holding 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.

Super Hi International Holding'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, Super Hi International Holding's Interest Expense was $-11.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was $56.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $183.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*56.895/-11.447
=4.97

Super Hi International Holding's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Super Hi International Holding's Interest Expense was $-3.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $14.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $181.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*14.644/-2.99
=4.90

* 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 4.90 mean?
Super Hi International Holding (HDL) has a Interest Coverage of 4.90 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Super Hi International Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.32. Over the past decade, Super Hi International Holding's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.13 to 7.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Super Hi International Holding ranks #151 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Super Hi International Holding's Interest Coverage too high?
Super Hi International Holding's current Interest Coverage of 4.90 is near median its 10-year median of 5.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 7.73. The Restaurants industry median Interest Coverage is 6.61. Super Hi International Holding's value of 4.90 is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Super Hi International Holding ranks #151 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Super Hi International Holding has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Super Hi International Holding's Interest Coverage compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Super Hi International Holding ranks #151 out of 261 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Super Hi International Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.61. Super Hi International Holding's value of 4.90 is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Super Hi International Holding's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.13 to 7.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.32 vs. the industry median of 6.61, Super Hi International Holding 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 Restaurants company?
The median Interest Coverage among Restaurants companies is 6.61, based on 261 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. Super Hi International Holding's current Interest Coverage of 4.90 is 25.9% 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 Super Hi International Holding and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Super Hi International Holding's current Interest Coverage is 4.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Super Hi International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Hi International Holding (HDL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.25, compared to a current price of $13.19 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.32 and 25.9% below the Restaurants industry median of 6.61. Super Hi International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Super Hi International Holding (HDL), the current Interest Coverage is 4.90 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 Super Hi International Holding (HDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Hi International Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.19 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.25. GuruFocus considers Super Hi International Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HDL:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.90 (near median its 10-year median of 5.32)
  • GF Value™: $21.25 vs. price of $13.19 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 25.9% below the Restaurants median (#151 of 261)

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


Super Hi International Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges 09658:Hong Kong
Address 1 Paya Lebar Link, No. 09-04 PLQ, 1 Paya Lebar Quarter, Singapore, SGP, 408533
Super Hi International Holding Ltd is an investment holding company, and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in restaurant operations, delivery business, and sales of hot pot condiment products and food ingredients located in the overseas market outside Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Its mission is to become a world-wide integrated restaurant group, build the world's Chinese cuisine brand, and promote Chinese culinary heritage world-wide.
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