Sinomax Group (HKSE:01418) Interest Coverage: 2.05 (As of Dec. 2025) — 39% Below Median

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HKSE:01418 Sinomax Group Ltd HKSE:01418
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What is Sinomax Group Interest Coverage?

Sinomax Group HKSE:01418 +3.33% 50 Interest Coverage is 2.05 as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01418 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 294 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Sinomax Group ranks worse than 81.29% 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. Sinomax Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$70 Mil. Sinomax Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-34 Mil. Sinomax Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.05. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HKSE:01418' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.64   Med: 3.36   Max: 11.66
Current: 2.03


HKSE:01418's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
81.29% of 294 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 10.955 vs HKSE:01418: 2.03

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


Sinomax Group  (HKSE:01418) 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 .


Sinomax Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Sinomax Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sinomax 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.

Sinomax Group Interest Coverage Chart

Sinomax Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.64 0.00 2.80 4.08 2.03

Sinomax Group 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:01418 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Sinomax 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.


Sinomax Group Interest Coverage vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sinomax Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sinomax 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.

Sinomax Group'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, Sinomax Group's Interest Expense was HK$-59 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$120 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$240 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*119.915/-59.087
=2.03

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Sinomax Group's Interest Expense was HK$-34 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$70 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$240 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*70.255/-34.338
=2.05

* 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 2.05 mean?
Sinomax Group (HKSE:01418) has a Interest Coverage of 2.05 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sinomax Group and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 3.36. Over the past decade, Sinomax Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.64 to 11.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinomax Group ranks #239 out of 294 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Sinomax Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Sinomax Group's current Interest Coverage of 2.05 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 3.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 11.66. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Interest Coverage is 10.96. Sinomax Group's value of 2.05 is 81.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinomax Group ranks #239 out of 294 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sinomax Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinomax Group's Interest Coverage compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Sinomax Group ranks #239 out of 294 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sinomax Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.96. Sinomax Group's value of 2.05 is 81.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sinomax Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.64 to 11.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 10.96, Sinomax Group has consistently been below 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Interest Coverage among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 10.96, based on 294 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. Sinomax Group's current Interest Coverage of 2.05 is 81.3% below 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 Sinomax Group and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinomax Group's current Interest Coverage is 2.05, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinomax Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinomax Group (HKSE:01418) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.24, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.05, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 81.3% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 10.96. Sinomax Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Sinomax Group (HKSE:01418), the current Interest Coverage is 2.05 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 Sinomax Group (HKSE:01418) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinomax Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.24. GuruFocus considers Sinomax Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01418:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.05 (39% below median its 10-year median of 3.36)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.24 vs. price of HK$0.16 (35.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.3% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#239 of 294)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01418 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sinomax Group Business Description

Address 38 Wang Chiu Road, Units 2005-2007, Level 20, Tower 1, MegaBox Enterprise Square Five, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Sinomax Group Ltd is an investment holding company and is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of visco-elastic health and wellness products globally. It focuses on the business of manufacture and sale of health and household products including visco-elastic pillows, mattress toppers and mattresses, and polyurethane foam, of which a majority of the revenue is generated from health and household products. Its operating segment consists of the China market, the North American market, Europe and another overseas market, and the majority of the revenue comes from the China market. Its own brands are Sinomax, Dream Serenity and others.
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