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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. Sterling Group Holdings's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-41.9 Mil. Sterling Group Holdings's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-5.0 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 Sterling Group Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01825's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 5.42 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) 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 .
Sterling Group Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms
Sterling Group Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sterling Group 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.
HKSE:01825 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Sterling Group 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.
Sterling Group Holdings Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sterling Group Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Group Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.
Sterling Group 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:
Sterling Group Holdings 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) 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 Sterling Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Sterling Group Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Sterling Group Holdings' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Overall, Sterling Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Group Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to RL and LEVI?
Sterling Group Holdings' Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.42. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.42, based on 757 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 Sterling Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Group Holdings'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 Sterling Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.52, compared to a current price of HK$8.08 — trading 1453.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Sterling Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 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 Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825), 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.
Is Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$8.08 is trading 1453.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.52.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01825:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: HK$0.52 vs. price of HK$8.08 (1453.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01825 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Group Holdings Ltd is an apparel manufacturer headquartered in Hong Kong, providing a one-stop apparel manufacturing solution for its customers. The Group manufactures a wide range of apparel products such as outerwear, bottoms, tops, and other products. The company operates through two segments: Manufacturing and trading of apparel products, and Licensing of trademarks for licensing income. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing and trading of apparel products. Its geographic areas are Hong Kong, the United States, and Others. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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