5100 Xizang Glacier Co (HKSE:01115) Interest Coverage: 12.40 (As of Dec. 2025) — 197% Above Median

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HKSE:01115 5100 Xizang Glacier Co Ltd HKSE:01115
43 GF Score
Price HK$0.43
GF Value HK$0.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is 5100 Xizang Glacier Co Interest Coverage?

5100 Xizang Glacier Co HKSE:01115 -2.30% 43 Interest Coverage is 12.40 as of Dec. 2025, which is 197% above its 10-year median of 4.18. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01115 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co ranks better than 64.33% 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. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$52.8 Mil. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-4.3 Mil. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.40. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01115' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 4.18   Max: 21.26
Current: 21.26


HKSE:01115's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
64.33% of 157 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.56 vs HKSE:01115: 21.26

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


5100 Xizang Glacier Co  (HKSE:01115) 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 .


5100 Xizang Glacier Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


5100 Xizang Glacier Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 5100 Xizang Glacier Co'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.

5100 Xizang Glacier Co Interest Coverage Chart

5100 Xizang Glacier Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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5100 Xizang Glacier Co Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01115 vs STZ, TAP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co'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.


5100 Xizang Glacier Co Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


HKSE:01115
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5100 Xizang Glacier Co Ltd HKSE:01115
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5100 Xizang Glacier Co 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.

5100 Xizang Glacier Co'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, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Interest Expense was HK$-44.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$90.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$152.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*90.926/-44.652
=2.04

5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Interest Expense was HK$-4.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$52.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$152.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*52.797/-4.257
=12.40

* 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 12.40 mean?
5100 Xizang Glacier Co (HKSE:01115) has a Interest Coverage of 12.40 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on 5100 Xizang Glacier Co and its competitors. This is 197% above median its historical median of 4.18. Over the past decade, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.11 to 21.26. According to the industry distribution chart, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co ranks #56 out of 157 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Interest Coverage too high?
5100 Xizang Glacier Co's current Interest Coverage of 12.40 is 197% above median its 10-year median of 4.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 21.26. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Interest Coverage is 8.56. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's value of 12.40 is 44.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co ranks #56 out of 157 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's Interest Coverage compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co ranks #56 out of 157 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts 5100 Xizang Glacier Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.56. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's value of 12.40 is 44.9% above this benchmark. Historically, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.11 to 21.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.18 vs. the industry median of 8.56, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.56, based on 157 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. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's current Interest Coverage of 12.40 is 44.9% 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 5100 Xizang Glacier Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's current Interest Coverage is 12.40, which is 197% above median its own 10-year median of 4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 5100 Xizang Glacier Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co (HKSE:01115) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.32, compared to a current price of HK$0.43 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 12.40, which is 197% above median its 10-year median of 4.18 and 44.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 8.56. 5100 Xizang Glacier Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 5100 Xizang Glacier Co (HKSE:01115), the current Interest Coverage is 12.40 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 5100 Xizang Glacier Co (HKSE:01115) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5100 Xizang Glacier Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.43 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.32. GuruFocus considers 5100 Xizang Glacier Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01115:

  • Interest Coverage: 12.40 (197% above median its 10-year median of 4.18)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.32 vs. price of HK$0.43 (32.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#56 of 157)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01115 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


5100 Xizang Glacier Co Business Description

Address United Centre, 95 Queensway, Unit D, 23rd Floor, Admiralty, Hong Kong, HKG
5100 Xizang Glacier Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the production and sales of water products and beer products in the PRC and the provision of lending services to third parties in Hong Kong with relevant licenses. Its flagship brand is 5100 Glacial Spring Water. Its beer is Highland barley beer. Its business is reported in two segments, the Water business segment and the Beer business segment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Water business segment. Its geographic areas are PRC and Hong Kong, it generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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