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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. Health Sciences Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2006 was $-0.91 Mil. Health Sciences Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.00 Mil.
Health Sciences Group has no debt.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
(1) 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Health Sciences Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
HESG's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 101.98 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Health Sciences Group (OTCPK:HESG) 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 .
Health Sciences Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Health Sciences Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Health Sciences Group'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.
HESG vs VITIF, HSTC, NTRR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Health Sciences Group'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.
Health Sciences Group Interest Coverage vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Health Sciences Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Health Sciences Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
Health Sciences Group 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:
* 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 No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Health Sciences Group (HESG) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Sep. 2006. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Health Sciences Group and its competitors.
Is Health Sciences Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Health Sciences Group's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1).
How does Health Sciences Group's Interest Coverage compare to VITIF and HSTC?
Health Sciences Group's Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 101.98. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Interest Coverage among Biotechnology companies is 101.98, based on 375 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 Health Sciences Group and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Interest Coverage is 101.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Health Sciences Group's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Health Sciences Group stock overvalued right now?
Health Sciences Group (HESG) has a current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1). The current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1). 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 Health Sciences Group (HESG), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Sep. 2006. 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.
Health Sciences Group Inc identifies, develops, and commercializes nutritional products. Its products are targeted towards consumers and medical professionals interested in preventative healthcare alternatives. The products are sold as nutritional supplements and functional ingredients to retail and wholesale customers in the nutrition, skin care, and food industries. The company distributes its products under the Swiss Research and Swiss Diet brand names.
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