Standard Development Group (HKSE:01867) Interest Coverage: 3.67 (As of Mar. 2026) — 82% Below Median

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HKSE:01867 Standard Development Group Ltd HKSE:01867
41 GF Score
Price HK$0.23
GF Value HK$0.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Standard Development Group Interest Coverage?

Standard Development Group HKSE:01867 41 Interest Coverage is 3.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 20.23. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01867 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Business Services companies, Standard Development Group ranks worse than 98.64% 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. Standard Development Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$17.1 Mil. Standard Development Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-4.7 Mil. Standard Development Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.67. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Standard Development Group Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

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

HKSE:01867' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 20.23   Max: 48.91
Current: 0.2


HKSE:01867's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
98.64% of 809 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 13.37 vs HKSE:01867: 0.20

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


Standard Development Group  (HKSE:01867) 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 .


Standard Development Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Standard Development Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Standard Development 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.

Standard Development Group Interest Coverage Chart

Standard Development Group Annual Data
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Standard Development Group Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01867 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Standard Development 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.


Standard Development Group Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Standard Development Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:01867
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Standard Development 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.

Standard Development 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, Standard Development Group's Interest Expense was HK$-8.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$1.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$140.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.805/-8.887
=0.20

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Standard Development Group's Interest Expense was HK$-4.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$17.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$140.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*17.078/-4.658
=3.67

* 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 3.67 mean?
Standard Development Group (HKSE:01867) has a Interest Coverage of 3.67 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Standard Development Group and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 20.23. Over the past decade, Standard Development Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.20 to 48.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Development Group ranks #798 out of 809 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 98.6%.
Is Standard Development Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Standard Development Group's current Interest Coverage of 3.67 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 20.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 48.91. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 13.37. Standard Development Group's value of 3.67 is 72.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Development Group ranks #798 out of 809 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Standard Development Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Development Group's Interest Coverage compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Standard Development Group ranks #798 out of 809 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Standard Development Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.37. Standard Development Group's value of 3.67 is 72.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Standard Development Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.20 to 48.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.23 vs. the industry median of 13.37, Standard Development 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 13.37, based on 809 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. Standard Development Group's current Interest Coverage of 3.67 is 72.6% 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 Standard Development Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Development Group's current Interest Coverage is 3.67, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 20.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Development Group (HKSE:01867) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.23 — trading 154.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.67, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 20.23 and 72.6% below the Business Services industry median of 13.37. Standard Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 11 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 Standard Development Group (HKSE:01867), the current Interest Coverage is 3.67 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 Standard Development Group (HKSE:01867) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Development Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.23 is trading 154.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.09. GuruFocus considers Standard Development Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01867:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.67 (82% below median its 10-year median of 20.23)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.09 vs. price of HK$0.23 (154.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.6% below the Business Services median (#798 of 809)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01867 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Standard Development Group Business Description

Address 183 Queen’s Road Central, Room 1409-10, 14Floor, Cosco Tower, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Standard Development Group Ltd is engaged in construction and engineering-related businesses, including interior fitting-out and renovation services, alteration, and addition work for properties, and petroleum trading and farming businesses. The company's reportable segment includes the Construction and engineering-related business, Petroleum business, Farming business and Bio-energy business. The majority of its revenue comes from the Petroleum business segment which engaged in the Construction and engineering related business.
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