MedSci Healthcare Holdings (HKSE:02415) Interest Coverage: 68.86 (As of Dec. 2025) — 36% Below Median

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HKSE:02415 MedSci Healthcare Holdings Ltd HKSE:02415
79 GF Score
Price HK$0.73
GF Value HK$1.44
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What is MedSci Healthcare Holdings Interest Coverage?

MedSci Healthcare Holdings HKSE:02415 79 Interest Coverage is 68.86 as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 108.35. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02415 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, MedSci Healthcare Holdings ranks better than 86.73% 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. MedSci Healthcare Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$9.6 Mil. MedSci Healthcare Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.1 Mil. MedSci Healthcare Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 68.86. 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. MedSci Healthcare Holdings Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

HKSE:02415' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.25   Med: 108.35   Max: 171.01
Current: 140.2


HKSE:02415's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
86.73% of 452 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.885 vs HKSE:02415: 140.20

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


MedSci Healthcare Holdings  (HKSE:02415) 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 .


MedSci Healthcare Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


MedSci Healthcare Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MedSci Healthcare 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.

MedSci Healthcare Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

MedSci Healthcare Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 171.01 17.99 155.09 4.25 140.68

MedSci Healthcare Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 340.08 12.77 0.00 238.38 68.86

HKSE:02415 vs VEEV, BTSG, HQY: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, MedSci Healthcare 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.


MedSci Healthcare Holdings Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, MedSci Healthcare Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MedSci Healthcare 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.

MedSci Healthcare 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, MedSci Healthcare Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$33.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$3.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*33.904/-0.241
=140.68

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, MedSci Healthcare Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$9.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$3.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*9.571/-0.139
=68.86

* 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 68.86 mean?
MedSci Healthcare Holdings (HKSE:02415) has a Interest Coverage of 68.86 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on MedSci Healthcare Holdings and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 108.35. Over the past decade, MedSci Healthcare Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.25 to 171.01. According to the industry distribution chart, MedSci Healthcare Holdings ranks #60 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is MedSci Healthcare Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
MedSci Healthcare Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 68.86 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 108.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.25 to a high of 171.01. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.89. MedSci Healthcare Holdings' value of 68.86 is 773.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MedSci Healthcare Holdings ranks #60 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MedSci Healthcare Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MedSci Healthcare Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, MedSci Healthcare Holdings ranks #60 out of 452 companies for Interest Coverage. This places MedSci Healthcare Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.89. MedSci Healthcare Holdings' value of 68.86 is 773.3% above this benchmark. Historically, MedSci Healthcare Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.25 to 171.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 108.35 vs. the industry median of 7.89, MedSci Healthcare 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.89, based on 452 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. MedSci Healthcare Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 68.86 is 773.3% 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 MedSci Healthcare Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MedSci Healthcare Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 68.86, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 108.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MedSci Healthcare Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MedSci Healthcare Holdings (HKSE:02415) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.44, compared to a current price of HK$0.73 — trading 49.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 68.86, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 108.35 and 773.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.89. MedSci Healthcare Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 MedSci Healthcare Holdings (HKSE:02415), the current Interest Coverage is 68.86 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 MedSci Healthcare Holdings (HKSE:02415) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MedSci Healthcare Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.73 is trading 49.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.44. GuruFocus considers MedSci Healthcare Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02415:

  • Interest Coverage: 68.86 (36% below median its 10-year median of 108.35)
  • GF Value™: HK$1.44 vs. price of HK$0.73 (49.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 773.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#60 of 452)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02415 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MedSci Healthcare Holdings Business Description

Address No. 258, Xinzhuan Road, 18th Floor, Building 34, Songjiang District, Shanghai, CHN
MedSci Healthcare Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates online professional physician platforms in China. The principal activities of the company are the provision of physician platform solutions, precision omni-channel marketing solutions, and real-world study solutions in the People's Republic of China.
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