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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. Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-23 Mil. Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-9 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
HKSE:02008's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 40.16 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) (HKSE:02008) 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 .
Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Interest Coverage Related Terms
Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) 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.
Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Interest Coverage Chart
HKSE:02008 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Phoenix Media Investment (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.
Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Interest Coverage vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Interest Coverage falls into.
Phoenix Media Investment (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:
Phoenix Media Investment (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?
Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) (HKSE:02008) 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 Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) ranks #999999 out of 313 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Interest Coverage too high?
Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) ranks #999999 out of 313 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'s Interest Coverage compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) ranks #999999 out of 313 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 40.16. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Interest Coverage among Interactive Media companies is 40.16, based on 313 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 Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Interest Coverage is 40.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Phoenix Media Investment (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 Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) (HKSE:02008) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.15, compared to a current price of HK$1.28 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings)'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 Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) (HKSE:02008), 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 Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) (HKSE:02008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.28 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.15.
GuruFocus considers Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02008:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: HK$1.15 vs. price of HK$1.28 (10.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following segments: Television broadcasting, Internet media, Outdoor media, Real estate, and Other businesses. Maximum revenue is generated from the Internet media segment, which provides website portal and value-added telecommunication services. The Television broadcasting segment is engaged in broadcasting of television programmes and commercials, and the provision of promotion services, through channels like Phoenix Chinese Channel, Phoenix InfoNews Channel, Phoenix Movies Channel, etc; the Outdoor media business offers outdoor advertising services; and the Real estate segment is engaged in property development and investment. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from China (the PRC).
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