YesAsia Holdings (HKSE:02209) Interest Coverage: 16.67 (As of Dec. 2025) — 38% Below Median

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HKSE:02209 YesAsia Holdings Ltd HKSE:02209
88 GF Score
Price HK$3.70
GF Value HK$4.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is YesAsia Holdings Interest Coverage?

YesAsia Holdings HKSE:02209 -0.27% 88 Interest Coverage is 16.67 as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 26.82. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02209 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 839 Retail - Cyclical companies, YesAsia Holdings ranks better than 71.87% 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. YesAsia Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$130 Mil. YesAsia Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-8 Mil. YesAsia Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.67. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for YesAsia Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:02209' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.82   Med: 26.82   Max: 806.4
Current: 20.18


HKSE:02209's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
71.87% of 839 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.45 vs HKSE:02209: 20.18

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


YesAsia Holdings  (HKSE:02209) 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 .


YesAsia Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


YesAsia Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YesAsia 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.

YesAsia Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

YesAsia Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 8.82 20.04 20.16

YesAsia Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.76 29.14 14.28 24.39 16.67

HKSE:02209 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, YesAsia 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.


YesAsia Holdings Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, YesAsia Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where YesAsia Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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YesAsia 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:

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.

YesAsia Holdings's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, YesAsia Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-14 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$286 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$147 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*286.279/-14.2
=20.16

YesAsia Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, YesAsia Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-8 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$130 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$147 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*129.543/-7.773
=16.67

* 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 16.67 mean?
YesAsia Holdings (HKSE:02209) has a Interest Coverage of 16.67 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on YesAsia Holdings and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 26.82. Over the past decade, YesAsia Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.82 to 806.40. According to the industry distribution chart, YesAsia Holdings ranks #236 out of 839 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is YesAsia Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
YesAsia Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 16.67 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 26.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.82 to a high of 806.40. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.45. YesAsia Holdings' value of 16.67 is 123.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YesAsia Holdings ranks #236 out of 839 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YesAsia Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YesAsia Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, YesAsia Holdings ranks #236 out of 839 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts YesAsia Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.45. YesAsia Holdings' value of 16.67 is 123.8% above this benchmark. Historically, YesAsia Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.82 to 806.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.82 vs. the industry median of 7.45, YesAsia Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.45, based on 839 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. YesAsia Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 16.67 is 123.8% 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 YesAsia Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YesAsia Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 16.67, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 26.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YesAsia Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YesAsia Holdings (HKSE:02209) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.91, compared to a current price of HK$3.70 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 16.67, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 26.82 and 123.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.45. YesAsia Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 YesAsia Holdings (HKSE:02209), the current Interest Coverage is 16.67 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 YesAsia Holdings (HKSE:02209) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YesAsia Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$3.70 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.91. GuruFocus considers YesAsia Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02209:

  • Interest Coverage: 16.67 (38% below median its 10-year median of 26.82)
  • GF Value™: HK$4.91 vs. price of HK$3.70 (24.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 123.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#236 of 839)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02209 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


YesAsia Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 4CM:Germany
Address 100 Kwai Cheong Road, 5th Floor, KC100, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
YesAsia Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company principally engaged in the procurement and sale of fashion, lifestyle, and beauty products. The company operates its business through two segments: B2C and B2B. The B2C includes Retail distribution of fashion wears, lifestyle products, beauty products and entertainment products directly to individual end consumers. The B2B segment includes Wholesale distribution of beauty products to corporate customers, distributors and resellers. The company generates majority of its revenue from the B2C segment.
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