S.A.S. Dragon Holdings (HKSE:01184) Interest Coverage: 17.22 (As of Dec. 2025) — 66% Above Median

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HKSE:01184 S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Ltd HKSE:01184
65 GF Score
Price HK$8.81
GF Value HK$5.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Interest Coverage?

S.A.S. Dragon Holdings HKSE:01184 +0.06% 65 Interest Coverage is 17.22 as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 10.38. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01184 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,672 Hardware companies, S.A.S. Dragon Holdings ranks better than 59.09% 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. S.A.S. Dragon Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$539 Mil. S.A.S. Dragon Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-31 Mil. S.A.S. Dragon Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.22. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HKSE:01184' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.27   Med: 10.38   Max: 33.1
Current: 24.27


HKSE:01184's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
59.09% of 1672 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.23 vs HKSE:01184: 24.27

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


S.A.S. Dragon Holdings  (HKSE:01184) 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 .


S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for S.A.S. Dragon 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.

S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 20.36 11.00 13.04 17.22 28.84

HKSE:01184 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, S.A.S. Dragon 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.


S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, S.A.S. Dragon Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where S.A.S. Dragon Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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S.A.S. Dragon 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.

S.A.S. Dragon 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, S.A.S. Dragon Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-62 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$935 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*935.484/-61.715
=15.16

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, S.A.S. Dragon Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-31 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$539 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*539.175/-31.316
=17.22

* 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 17.22 mean?
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings (HKSE:01184) has a Interest Coverage of 17.22 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on S.A.S. Dragon Holdings and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 10.38. Over the past decade, S.A.S. Dragon Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.27 to 33.10. According to the industry distribution chart, S.A.S. Dragon Holdings ranks #684 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is S.A.S. Dragon Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 17.22 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 10.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.27 to a high of 33.10. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 15.23. S.A.S. Dragon Holdings' value of 17.22 is 13.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S.A.S. Dragon Holdings ranks #684 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, S.A.S. Dragon Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S.A.S. Dragon Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, S.A.S. Dragon Holdings ranks #684 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts S.A.S. Dragon Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.23. S.A.S. Dragon Holdings' value of 17.22 is 13.1% above this benchmark. Historically, S.A.S. Dragon Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.27 to 33.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.38 vs. the industry median of 15.23, S.A.S. Dragon 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 15.23, based on 1,672 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. S.A.S. Dragon Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 17.22 is 13.1% 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 S.A.S. Dragon Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S.A.S. Dragon Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 17.22, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 10.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S.A.S. Dragon Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S.A.S. Dragon Holdings (HKSE:01184) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.08, compared to a current price of HK$8.81 — trading 73.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 17.22, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 10.38 and 13.1% above the Hardware industry median of 15.23. S.A.S. Dragon Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 S.A.S. Dragon Holdings (HKSE:01184), the current Interest Coverage is 17.22 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 S.A.S. Dragon Holdings (HKSE:01184) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S.A.S. Dragon Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$8.81 is trading 73.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.08. GuruFocus considers S.A.S. Dragon Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01184:

  • Interest Coverage: 17.22 (66% above median its 10-year median of 10.38)
  • GF Value™: HK$5.08 vs. price of HK$8.81 (73.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.1% above the Hardware median (#684 of 1672)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01184 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Business Description

Address 55 Lei Muk Road, 19th Floor, S.A.S. Tower, Kwai Chung, N.T, HKG
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Ltd is engaged in the distribution of electronic components and semiconductor products used in mobile phones, consumer electronics, computer and networking equipment, and telecommunication products. The Group is also involved in the sale and contract works of LED lighting and display products, distribution of business equipment, provision of related ancillary services, and property investments. Its segments are Sales of electronic components and semiconductors, Sales of business equipment and provision of related ancillary services, Contract works of LED lighting and display products, and Sales of LED lighting and display products. It generates maximum revenue from Sales of electronic components and semiconductors from Hong Kong.
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