Solomon Systech (International) (HKSE:02878) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:02878 Solomon Systech (International) Ltd HKSE:02878
46 GF Score
Price HK$0.26
GF Value HK$0.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Solomon Systech (International) Interest Coverage?

Solomon Systech (International) HKSE:02878 +2.00% 46 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02878 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 661 Semiconductors companies, Solomon Systech (International) ranks worse than 151285.78% 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. Solomon Systech (International)'s Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-24.0 Mil. Solomon Systech (International)'s Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.6 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 Solomon Systech (International)'s Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


HKSE:02878's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 24.27
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Solomon Systech (International)  (HKSE:02878) 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 .


Solomon Systech (International) Interest Coverage Related Terms


Solomon Systech (International) Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solomon Systech (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.

Solomon Systech (International) Interest Coverage Chart

Solomon Systech (International) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Solomon Systech (International) Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:02878 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Solomon Systech (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.


Solomon Systech (International) Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Solomon Systech (International)'s Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solomon Systech (International)'s Interest Coverage falls into.


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Solomon Systech (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:

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.

Solomon Systech (International)'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, Solomon Systech (International)'s Interest Expense was HK$-1.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-13.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$7.3 Mil.

Solomon Systech (International) did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Solomon Systech (International)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Solomon Systech (International)'s Interest Expense was HK$-0.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-24.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$7.3 Mil.

Solomon Systech (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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Solomon Systech (International) (HKSE:02878) 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 Solomon Systech (International) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Solomon Systech (International) ranks #999999 out of 661 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Solomon Systech (International)'s Interest Coverage too high?
Solomon Systech (International)'s current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Solomon Systech (International) ranks #999999 out of 661 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Solomon Systech (International) has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solomon Systech (International)'s Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Solomon Systech (International) ranks #999999 out of 661 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Solomon Systech (International) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.27. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 24.27, based on 661 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 Solomon Systech (International) and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solomon Systech (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 Solomon Systech (International) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solomon Systech (International) (HKSE:02878) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.23, compared to a current price of HK$0.26 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Solomon Systech (International)'s overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Solomon Systech (International) (HKSE:02878), 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 Solomon Systech (International) (HKSE:02878) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solomon Systech (International) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.26 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.23. GuruFocus considers Solomon Systech (International) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02878:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.23 vs. price of HK$0.26 (10.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Solomon Systech (International) Business Description

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Address No. 3 Science Park East Avenue, 6th Floor, Unit 607-613, Wireless Centre, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Solomon Systech (International) Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is a semiconductor company specializing in the design, development, and sales of integrated circuit products and system solutions for various applications like smartphones, smart televisions, and other smart devices, including consumer electronics products, wearables, portable devices, and industrial appliances. Geographically, the company's business is spread across Taiwan, China, Europe, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, the United States of America, and other regions. Hong Kong generates maximum revenue for the company. Product-wise, the company generates key revenue from New Display ICs.
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