Lisi Group (Holdings) (HKSE:00526) Interest Coverage: 13.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Above Median

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HKSE:00526 Lisi Group (Holdings) Ltd HKSE:00526
47 GF Score
Price HK$0.10
GF Value HK$0.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lisi Group (Holdings) Interest Coverage?

Lisi Group (Holdings) HKSE:00526 -0.96% 47 Interest Coverage is 13.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 7.71. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00526 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Packaging & Containers companies, Lisi Group (Holdings) ranks better than 63% 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. Lisi Group (Holdings)'s Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$181 Mil. Lisi Group (Holdings)'s Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-14 Mil. Lisi Group (Holdings)'s interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.12. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HKSE:00526' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 7.71   Max: 63.81
Current: 10.66


HKSE:00526's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63% of 327 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.03 vs HKSE:00526: 10.66

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


Lisi Group (Holdings)  (HKSE:00526) 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 .


Lisi Group (Holdings) Interest Coverage Related Terms


Lisi Group (Holdings) Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lisi Group (Holdings)'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.

Lisi Group (Holdings) Interest Coverage Chart

Lisi Group (Holdings) Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Lisi Group (Holdings) Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.17 16.32 9.76 8.25 13.12

HKSE:00526 vs SW, PKG, IP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Lisi Group (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.


Lisi Group (Holdings) Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lisi Group (Holdings)'s Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lisi Group (Holdings)'s Interest Coverage falls into.


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Lisi Group (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:

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.

Lisi Group (Holdings)'s Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Lisi Group (Holdings)'s Interest Expense was HK$-28 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$302 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$39 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*302.106/-28.457
=10.62

Lisi Group (Holdings)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Lisi Group (Holdings)'s Interest Expense was HK$-14 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$181 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$39 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*181.336/-13.826
=13.12

* 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 13.12 mean?
Lisi Group (Holdings) (HKSE:00526) has a Interest Coverage of 13.12 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lisi Group (Holdings) and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 7.71. Over the past decade, Lisi Group (Holdings)'s Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.52 to 63.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Lisi Group (Holdings) ranks #121 out of 327 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Lisi Group (Holdings)'s Interest Coverage too high?
Lisi Group (Holdings)'s current Interest Coverage of 13.12 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 7.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 63.81. The Packaging & Containers industry median Interest Coverage is 6.03. Lisi Group (Holdings)'s value of 13.12 is 117.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lisi Group (Holdings) ranks #121 out of 327 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lisi Group (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lisi Group (Holdings)'s Interest Coverage compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Lisi Group (Holdings) ranks #121 out of 327 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Lisi Group (Holdings) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.03. Lisi Group (Holdings)'s value of 13.12 is 117.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lisi Group (Holdings)'s own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.52 to 63.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.71 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Lisi Group (Holdings) 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.03, based on 327 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. Lisi Group (Holdings)'s current Interest Coverage of 13.12 is 117.6% 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 Lisi Group (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lisi Group (Holdings)'s current Interest Coverage is 13.12, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 7.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lisi Group (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lisi Group (Holdings) (HKSE:00526) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.07, compared to a current price of HK$0.10 — trading 47.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 13.12, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 7.71 and 117.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 6.03. Lisi Group (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 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 Lisi Group (Holdings) (HKSE:00526), the current Interest Coverage is 13.12 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 Lisi Group (Holdings) (HKSE:00526) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lisi Group (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.10 is trading 47.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.07. GuruFocus considers Lisi Group (Holdings) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00526:

  • Interest Coverage: 13.12 (70% above median its 10-year median of 7.71)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.07 vs. price of HK$0.10 (47.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 117.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#121 of 327)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00526 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lisi Group (Holdings) Business Description

Address No. 18 Tai Chung Road, Office 6, 2nd Floor, International Enterprise Centre 3, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Lisi Group (Holdings) Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacturing and trading of household products, the operation of supermarkets, the wholesale of wine and electrical appliances, property rental, and investment holding. Its operating segments include Manufacturing and trading business, Retail, Wholesale, and Investment holdings business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing and trading business segment.
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