Wang On Group (HKSE:01222) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Wang On Group Interest Coverage?

Wang On Group HKSE:01222 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Conglomerates companies, Wang On Group ranks worse than 242130.51% 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. Wang On Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-129 Mil. Wang On Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-181 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


HKSE:01222's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 6.03
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Wang On Group  (HKSE:01222) 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 .


Wang On Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Wang On Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wang On 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.

Wang On Group Interest Coverage Chart

Wang On Group Annual Data
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Wang On Group Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01222 vs MMM, HON: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Wang On 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.


Wang On Group Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Wang On Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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



Wang On 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.

Wang On Group'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, Wang On Group's Interest Expense was HK$-330 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-300 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$2,578 Mil.

Wang On Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Wang On Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Wang On Group's Interest Expense was HK$-181 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-129 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$2,578 Mil.

Wang On Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Wang On Group (HKSE:01222) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Wang On Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wang On Group ranks #999999 out of 413 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is Wang On Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Wang On Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Wang On Group ranks #999999 out of 413 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Wang On Group's Interest Coverage compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Wang On Group ranks #999999 out of 413 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Wang On Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.03. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 6.03, based on 413 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. 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 Wang On Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates 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. Wang On Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wang On Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wang On Group (HKSE:01222) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.03, compared to a current price of HK$0.02 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Wang On Group (HKSE:01222), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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.

Wang On Group Business Description

Other Exchanges WON1:Germany
Address 39 Wang Kwong Road, Suite 3202, 32nd Floor, Skyline Tower, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Wang On Group Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in property development businesses. It operates in five business segments. The Property Development segment is engaged in the development of properties. The Property Investment segment is engaged in investment in industrial and commercial premises and residential units for rental or for sale. The Fresh markets segment is engaged in the management and sub-licensing of fresh markets and butchery business. The Pharmaceutical segment engages in the production and sale of pharmaceutical and health food products. The Treasury management segment engages in the provision of finance and investments in debt and other securities which earn interest income.