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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. HKC International Holdings's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-17.76 Mil. HKC International Holdings's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-2.57 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 HKC International Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00248's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 14.71 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
HKC International Holdings (HKSE:00248) 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 .
HKC International Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms
HKC International Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
HKC International Holdings Interest Coverage Chart
HKSE:00248 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, HKC International Holdings'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.
HKC International Holdings Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HKC International Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HKC International Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.
HKC International Holdings 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:
HKC International Holdings 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?
HKC International Holdings (HKSE:00248) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on HKC International Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HKC International Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1682 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is HKC International Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
HKC International Holdings' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, HKC International Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1682 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HKC International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HKC International Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HKC International Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1682 companies for Interest Coverage. This places HKC International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.71. 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 14.71, based on 1,682 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 HKC International Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HKC International Holdings'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 HKC International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKC International Holdings (HKSE:00248) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.21 — trading 135.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). HKC International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 HKC International Holdings (HKSE:00248), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 HKC International Holdings (HKSE:00248) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKC International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.21 is trading 135.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.09.
GuruFocus considers HKC International Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00248:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: HK$0.09 vs. price of HK$0.21 (135.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HKC International Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solution Provider in the Asian Pacific region. The group provides Smart Library RFID Solutions, Health Care Solutions, Business Solutions, and Smart Living Solutions. The operating segments of the group are Sales of mobile phones in Hong Kong; Sales of IOT solutions in Hong Kong; Sales of IOT solutions in Mainland China and other countries in South East Asia; and Property investment. It derives key revenue from the Sales of IOT solutions in Hong Kong. The group has a business presence in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Singapore.
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