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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. JBB Builders International's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-5.2 Mil. JBB Builders International's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.4 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 JBB Builders International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01903's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 7.94 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903) 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 .
JBB Builders International Interest Coverage Related Terms
JBB Builders International Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
JBB Builders International Interest Coverage Chart
HKSE:01903 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JBB Builders International'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.
JBB Builders International Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JBB Builders International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBB Builders International's Interest Coverage falls into.
JBB Builders International 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:
JBB Builders International 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?
JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on JBB Builders International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JBB Builders International ranks #999999 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry.
Is JBB Builders International's Interest Coverage too high?
JBB Builders International's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, JBB Builders International ranks #999999 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JBB Builders International has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBB Builders International's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JBB Builders International ranks #999999 out of 1363 companies for Interest Coverage. This places JBB Builders International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.94, based on 1,363 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 JBB Builders International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBB Builders International'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 JBB Builders International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.00, compared to a current price of HK$2.50 — trading 150% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). JBB Builders International's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBB Builders International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.50 is trading 150% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.00.
GuruFocus considers JBB Builders International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01903:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: HK$1.00 vs. price of HK$2.50 (150% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01903 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBB Builders International Ltd is an established engineering contractor mainly engaged in marine construction services, as well as building and infrastructure services in Malaysia and Singapore. Its business is divided into three types of services: marine construction services, building and infrastructure services, and the trading business of marine gas oil. The marine construction services are further classified into reclamation and related works, and marine transportation, while the building and infrastructure services include general building works for the construction of properties and infrastructure projects. The majority of its revenue comes from marine construction services. Geographically, it derives revenue mainly from Singapore.
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