Tomson Group (HKSE:00258) Interest Coverage: 32.46 (As of Dec. 2025) — 339% Above Median

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HKSE:00258 Tomson Group Ltd HKSE:00258
70 GF Score
Price HK$2.16
GF Value HK$10.62
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Tomson Group Interest Coverage?

Tomson Group HKSE:00258 -0.92% 70 Interest Coverage is 32.46 as of Dec. 2025, which is 339% above its 10-year median of 7.40. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00258 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$10.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,305 Real Estate companies, Tomson Group ranks better than 89.58% 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. Tomson Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$103 Mil. Tomson Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-3 Mil. Tomson Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 32.46. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HKSE:00258' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.79   Med: 7.4   Max: 240.54
Current: 240.54


HKSE:00258's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
89.58% of 1305 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.21 vs HKSE:00258: 240.54

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


Tomson Group  (HKSE:00258) 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 .


Tomson Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Tomson Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tomson 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.

Tomson Group Interest Coverage Chart

Tomson Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Tomson Group 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 6.69 0.22 23.96 399.36 32.46

Tomson Group Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Tomson 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.


Tomson Group Interest Coverage vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Tomson Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tomson Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Tomson 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:

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.

Tomson Group'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, Tomson Group's Interest Expense was HK$-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$1,763 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$220 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1763.146/-7.33
=240.54

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Tomson Group's Interest Expense was HK$-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$103 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$220 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*103/-3.173
=32.46

* 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 32.46 mean?
Tomson Group (HKSE:00258) has a Interest Coverage of 32.46 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tomson Group and its competitors. This is 339% above median its historical median of 7.40. Over the past decade, Tomson Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.79 to 240.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Tomson Group ranks #136 out of 1305 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Tomson Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Tomson Group's current Interest Coverage of 32.46 is 339% above median its 10-year median of 7.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.79 to a high of 240.54. The Real Estate industry median Interest Coverage is 4.21. Tomson Group's value of 32.46 is 671% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tomson Group ranks #136 out of 1305 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tomson Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tomson Group's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Tomson Group ranks #136 out of 1305 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Tomson Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.21. Tomson Group's value of 32.46 is 671% above this benchmark. Historically, Tomson Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.79 to 240.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.40 vs. the industry median of 4.21, Tomson Group has consistently been above 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 Real Estate company?
The median Interest Coverage among Real Estate companies is 4.21, based on 1,305 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. Tomson Group's current Interest Coverage of 32.46 is 671% above 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 Tomson Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tomson Group's current Interest Coverage is 32.46, which is 339% above median its own 10-year median of 7.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tomson Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tomson Group (HKSE:00258) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$10.62, compared to a current price of HK$2.16 — trading 79.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 32.46, which is 339% above median its 10-year median of 7.40 and 671% above the Real Estate industry median of 4.21. Tomson Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Tomson Group (HKSE:00258), the current Interest Coverage is 32.46 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 Tomson Group (HKSE:00258) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tomson Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$2.16 is trading 79.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$10.62. GuruFocus considers Tomson Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00258:

  • Interest Coverage: 32.46 (339% above median its 10-year median of 7.40)
  • GF Value™: HK$10.62 vs. price of HK$2.16 (79.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 671% above the Real Estate median (#136 of 1305)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00258 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tomson Group Business Description

Address 111 Connaught Road Central, Rooms 1501-2 and 1507-12, 15th Floor, Wing On Centre, Hong kong, HKG
Tomson Group Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in property and entertainment businesses. The company operates in various segments such as the Property Investment segment, which is engaged in the management and leasing of properties. Property Development and trading segment are engaged in the development and sales of commercial and industrial properties. The leisure segment is engaged in golf club operations and the provision of related services. Media and Entertainment segment is engaged in the investment in concerts and film distribution. The company is also engaged in securities trading. Its operations are located in Hong Kong, Macau, and Chinese Mainland which derives key revenue for the company.
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