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MBV InternationalHKSE:01957 -1.72%71 Interest Coverage is 128.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 170.87. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01957 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, MBV International ranks better than 90.08% 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. MBV International's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$27.9 Mil. MBV International's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.2 Mil.
MBV International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 128.45.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. MBV International Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for MBV International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01957'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.07 Med: 170.87 Max: 465.4
Current: 150.6
HKSE:01957's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 90.08% of 746
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.42
vs HKSE:01957: 150.60
MBV International (HKSE:01957) 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 .
MBV International Interest Coverage Related Terms
MBV International Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MBV International'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:01957 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, MBV 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.
MBV International Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MBV International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MBV International's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
MBV International (HKSE:01957) has a Interest Coverage of 128.45 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on MBV International and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 170.87. Over the past decade, MBV International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 47.07 to 465.40. According to the industry distribution chart, MBV International ranks #74 out of 746 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is MBV International's Interest Coverage too high?
MBV International's current Interest Coverage of 128.45 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 170.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.07 to a high of 465.40. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.42. MBV International's value of 128.45 is 2269.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MBV International ranks #74 out of 746 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MBV International has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MBV International's Interest Coverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, MBV International ranks #74 out of 746 companies for Interest Coverage. This places MBV International in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.42. MBV International's value of 128.45 is 2269.9% above this benchmark. Historically, MBV International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 47.07 to 465.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 170.87 vs. the industry median of 5.42, MBV International has consistently been above 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.42, based on 746 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. MBV International's current Interest Coverage of 128.45 is 2269.9% above 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 MBV International 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. MBV International's current Interest Coverage is 128.45, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 170.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MBV International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBV International (HKSE:01957) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.44, compared to a current price of HK$0.29 — trading 35.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 128.45, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 170.87 and 2269.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.42. MBV International's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 MBV International (HKSE:01957), the current Interest Coverage is 128.45 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 MBV International (HKSE:01957) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBV International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.29 is trading 35.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.44.
GuruFocus considers MBV International to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01957:
Interest Coverage: 128.45 (25% below median its 10-year median of 170.87)
GF Value™: HK$0.44 vs. price of HK$0.29 (35.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2269.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#74 of 746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01957 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MBV International Ltd is an investment holding company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the provision of imprintable apparel and gift products in Malaysia and Singapore. The company's brands are Oren Collection, TRITAN. The company's operating segment includes Wholesaling of imprintable apparel and gift products.; and Manufacturing of imprintable apparel. The company generates majority of revenue from Wholesaling segment. The geographical segments of the company are Malaysia and Singapore, of which Malaysia accounts for the majority of revenue.
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