Golik Holdings (HKSE:01118) Interest Coverage: 14.52 (As of Dec. 2025) — 110% Above Median

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HKSE:01118 Golik Holdings Ltd HKSE:01118
56 GF Score
Price HK$1.14
GF Value HK$0.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Golik Holdings Interest Coverage?

Golik Holdings HKSE:01118 +0.88% 56 Interest Coverage is 14.52 as of Dec. 2025, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 6.90. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01118 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Building Materials companies, Golik Holdings ranks better than 63.91% 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. Golik Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$137 Mil. Golik Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-9 Mil. Golik Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.52. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HKSE:01118' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.47   Med: 6.9   Max: 13.16
Current: 13.16


HKSE:01118's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63.91% of 302 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.22 vs HKSE:01118: 13.16

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


Golik Holdings  (HKSE:01118) 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 .


Golik Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


Golik Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Golik 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.

Golik Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

Golik Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Golik Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:01118 vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Golik 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.


Golik Holdings Interest Coverage vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Golik Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Golik Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


HKSE:01118
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Golik 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.

Golik Holdings'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, Golik Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-22 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$286 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$166 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*286.227/-21.744
=13.16

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Golik Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-9 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$137 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$166 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*137.173/-9.45
=14.52

* 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 14.52 mean?
Golik Holdings (HKSE:01118) has a Interest Coverage of 14.52 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Golik Holdings and its competitors. This is 110% above median its historical median of 6.90. Over the past decade, Golik Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.47 to 13.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Golik Holdings ranks #109 out of 302 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Golik Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Golik Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 14.52 is 110% above median its 10-year median of 6.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.47 to a high of 13.16. The Building Materials industry median Interest Coverage is 7.22. Golik Holdings' value of 14.52 is 101.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Golik Holdings ranks #109 out of 302 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Golik Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golik Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Golik Holdings ranks #109 out of 302 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Golik Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.22. Golik Holdings' value of 14.52 is 101.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Golik Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.47 to 13.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.90 vs. the industry median of 7.22, Golik 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 Building Materials company?
The median Interest Coverage among Building Materials companies is 7.22, based on 302 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. Golik Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 14.52 is 101.1% 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 Golik Holdings and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Golik Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 14.52, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 6.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golik Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golik Holdings (HKSE:01118) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.71, compared to a current price of HK$1.14 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 14.52, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 6.90 and 101.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.22. Golik Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Golik Holdings (HKSE:01118), the current Interest Coverage is 14.52 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 Golik Holdings (HKSE:01118) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golik Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.14 is trading 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.71. GuruFocus considers Golik Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01118:

  • Interest Coverage: 14.52 (110% above median its 10-year median of 6.90)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.71 vs. price of HK$1.14 (60.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 101.1% above the Building Materials median (#109 of 302)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01118 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Golik Holdings Business Description

Address 18 Harbour Road, Suite 6505, Central Plaza, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Golik Holdings Ltd is involved in the manufacturing and sale of metal products and building construction materials, and the provision of medical imaging services. The operating segments of the group are Metal products, Provision of medical imaging services and Building Construction Materials which derives key revenue. It offers Steel coil processing, steel wires and wire rope products, Concrete products, Construction steel products and processing, and other construction products. The company has a business presence in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macau, and other countries, of which key revenue is derived from Hong Kong.
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