IDT International (HKSE:00167) Interest Coverage: 3.52 (As of Dec. 2025) — 62% Below Median

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HKSE:00167 IDT International Ltd HKSE:00167
33 GF Score
Price HK$5.98
GF Value HK$0.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is IDT International Interest Coverage?

IDT International HKSE:00167 33 Interest Coverage is 3.52 as of Dec. 2025, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 9.29. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00167 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,674 Hardware companies, IDT International ranks worse than 92.89% 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. IDT International's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$4.9 Mil. IDT International's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-1.4 Mil. IDT International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.52. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HKSE:00167' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35   Med: 9.29   Max: No Debt
Current: 1.35


HKSE:00167's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
92.89% of 1674 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.715 vs HKSE:00167: 1.35

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


IDT International  (HKSE:00167) 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 .


IDT International Interest Coverage Related Terms


IDT International Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IDT International'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.

IDT International Interest Coverage Chart

IDT International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.29 1.35

IDT International Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 6.29 14.96 0.00 3.52

HKSE:00167 vs AAPL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, IDT International'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.


IDT International Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, IDT International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IDT International's Interest Coverage falls into.


HKSE:00167
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IDT International 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.

IDT International'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, IDT International's Interest Expense was HK$-2.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$2.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$28.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2.92/-2.169
=1.35

IDT International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, IDT International's Interest Expense was HK$-1.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$4.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$28.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4.916/-1.396
=3.52

* 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 3.52 mean?
IDT International (HKSE:00167) has a Interest Coverage of 3.52 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on IDT International and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 9.29. Over the past decade, IDT International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.35 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, IDT International ranks #1555 out of 1674 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is IDT International's Interest Coverage too high?
IDT International's current Interest Coverage of 3.52 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 9.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 10,000.00. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.72. IDT International's value of 3.52 is 74.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDT International ranks #1555 out of 1674 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IDT International has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDT International's Interest Coverage compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, IDT International ranks #1555 out of 1674 companies for Interest Coverage. This places IDT International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.72. IDT International's value of 3.52 is 74.3% below this benchmark. Historically, IDT International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.35 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.29 vs. the industry median of 13.72, IDT International 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.72, based on 1,674 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. IDT International's current Interest Coverage of 3.52 is 74.3% 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 IDT International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDT International's current Interest Coverage is 3.52, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 9.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDT International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDT International (HKSE:00167) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.39, compared to a current price of HK$5.98 — trading 1433.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.52, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 9.29 and 74.3% below the Hardware industry median of 13.72. IDT International's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 IDT International (HKSE:00167), the current Interest Coverage is 3.52 as of Dec. 2025. 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 IDT International (HKSE:00167) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDT International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$5.98 is trading 1433.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.39. GuruFocus considers IDT International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00167:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.52 (62% below median its 10-year median of 9.29)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.39 vs. price of HK$5.98 (1433.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.3% below the Hardware median (#1555 of 1674)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00167 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IDT International Business Description

Address 12 Harcourt Road, Unit 612, 6th Floor, Bank of America Tower, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
IDT International Ltd Company acts as an investment holding company while its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the design, development, manufacture, sales and marketing of various electronic products. The Group has been deeply engaged in the multi-category electronic products sector and possesses extensive experience in market development and product expansion. The Group has only one reportable operating segment. Geographically, the company operates The Chinese Mainland, Asia Pacific (excluding the Chinese Mainland), The United States of America, Europe, and Others. It derives the majority of its revenue from Europe.
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