Kwong Man Kee Group (HKSE:08023) Interest Coverage: 24.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median

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HKSE:08023 Kwong Man Kee Group Ltd HKSE:08023
63 GF Score
Price HK$0.31
GF Value HK$0.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kwong Man Kee Group Interest Coverage?

Kwong Man Kee Group HKSE:08023 -23.75% 63 Interest Coverage is 24.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 41.00. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08023 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Kwong Man Kee Group ranks better than 75.06% 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. Kwong Man Kee Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$8.9 Mil. Kwong Man Kee Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-0.4 Mil. Kwong Man Kee Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.08. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kwong Man Kee Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:08023' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.99   Med: 41   Max: 63.33
Current: 31.18


HKSE:08023's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
75.06% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81 vs HKSE:08023: 31.18

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


Kwong Man Kee Group  (HKSE:08023) 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 .


Kwong Man Kee Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kwong Man Kee Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kwong Man Kee Group'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.

Kwong Man Kee Group Interest Coverage Chart

Kwong Man Kee Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Kwong Man Kee Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HKSE:08023 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kwong Man Kee Group'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.


Kwong Man Kee Group Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kwong Man Kee Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kwong Man Kee Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


HKSE:08023
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Kwong Man Kee Group 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.

Kwong Man Kee Group's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Kwong Man Kee Group's Interest Expense was HK$-0.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$21.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*21.049/-0.674
=31.23

Kwong Man Kee Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Kwong Man Kee Group's Interest Expense was HK$-0.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$8.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*8.908/-0.37
=24.08

* 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 24.08 mean?
Kwong Man Kee Group (HKSE:08023) has a Interest Coverage of 24.08 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kwong Man Kee Group and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 41.00. Over the past decade, Kwong Man Kee Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 23.99 to 63.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Kwong Man Kee Group ranks #339 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Kwong Man Kee Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Kwong Man Kee Group's current Interest Coverage of 24.08 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 41.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.99 to a high of 63.33. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Kwong Man Kee Group's value of 24.08 is 208.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kwong Man Kee Group ranks #339 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kwong Man Kee Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kwong Man Kee Group's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kwong Man Kee Group ranks #339 out of 1359 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kwong Man Kee Group in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Kwong Man Kee Group's value of 24.08 is 208.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kwong Man Kee Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 23.99 to 63.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.00 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Kwong Man Kee Group 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,359 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. Kwong Man Kee Group's current Interest Coverage of 24.08 is 208.3% 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 Kwong Man Kee Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kwong Man Kee Group's current Interest Coverage is 24.08, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 41.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kwong Man Kee Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwong Man Kee Group (HKSE:08023) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.35, compared to a current price of HK$0.31 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 24.08, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 41.00 and 208.3% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. Kwong Man Kee Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Kwong Man Kee Group (HKSE:08023), the current Interest Coverage is 24.08 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Kwong Man Kee Group (HKSE:08023) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwong Man Kee Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.31 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.35. GuruFocus considers Kwong Man Kee Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08023:

  • Interest Coverage: 24.08 (41% below median its 10-year median of 41.00)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.35 vs. price of HK$0.31 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 208.3% above the Construction median (#339 of 1359)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08023 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kwong Man Kee Group Business Description

Address 91-93 Bedford Road, 21st Floor, The Bedford, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Kwong Man Kee Group Ltd provides engineering services to the car park flooring industry. Its services include flooring services, including the application of proprietary floor coating products for providing a colorful, slip-resistance, and a hard-wearing surface that is resistant against water and petrochemicals; and ancillary services which include specialised texture painting and waterproofing works; and sales of flooring and waterproofing materials. The company's reportable segment are Flooring, which generates maximum revenue, Ancillary services, and Sales of materials.
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