MediNet Group (HKSE:08161) Interest Coverage: 9.50 (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median

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HKSE:08161 MediNet Group Ltd HKSE:08161
43 GF Score
Price HK$0.66
GF Value HK$0.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MediNet Group Interest Coverage?

MediNet Group HKSE:08161 43 Interest Coverage is 9.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 15.41. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08161 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 446 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, MediNet Group ranks better than 64.57% 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. MediNet Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$1.95 Mil. MediNet Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-0.21 Mil. MediNet Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.50. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HKSE:08161' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.51   Med: 15.41   Max: No Debt
Current: 15.62


HKSE:08161's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
64.57% of 446 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.97 vs HKSE:08161: 15.62

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


MediNet Group  (HKSE:08161) 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 .


MediNet Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


MediNet Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MediNet 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.

MediNet Group Interest Coverage Chart

MediNet Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.69 10.51 13.52 13.47 15.62

MediNet Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.28 15.97 10.55 20.14 9.50

HKSE:08161 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, MediNet 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.


MediNet Group Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where MediNet Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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MediNet 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.

MediNet 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, MediNet Group's Interest Expense was HK$-0.48 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$7.53 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.70 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*7.527/-0.482
=15.62

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, MediNet Group's Interest Expense was HK$-0.21 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$1.95 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.70 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.948/-0.205
=9.50

* 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 9.50 mean?
MediNet Group (HKSE:08161) has a Interest Coverage of 9.50 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on MediNet Group and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 15.41. Over the past decade, MediNet Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.51 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, MediNet Group ranks #158 out of 446 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is MediNet Group's Interest Coverage too high?
MediNet Group's current Interest Coverage of 9.50 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 15.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.51 to a high of 10,000.00. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.97. MediNet Group's value of 9.50 is 19.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MediNet Group ranks #158 out of 446 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MediNet Group has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MediNet Group's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, MediNet Group ranks #158 out of 446 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts MediNet Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.97. MediNet Group's value of 9.50 is 19.2% above this benchmark. Historically, MediNet Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.51 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.41 vs. the industry median of 7.97, MediNet 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.97, based on 446 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. MediNet Group's current Interest Coverage of 9.50 is 19.2% 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 MediNet Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MediNet Group's current Interest Coverage is 9.50, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 15.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MediNet Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MediNet Group (HKSE:08161) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.29, compared to a current price of HK$0.66 — trading 127.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.50, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 15.41 and 19.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.97. MediNet Group's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 MediNet Group (HKSE:08161), the current Interest Coverage is 9.50 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 MediNet Group (HKSE:08161) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MediNet Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.66 is trading 127.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.29. GuruFocus considers MediNet Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08161:

  • Interest Coverage: 9.50 (38% below median its 10-year median of 15.41)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.29 vs. price of HK$0.66 (127.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#158 of 446)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MediNet Group Business Description

Address 18 Whitfield Road, Causeway Bay, Unit 3601, 36th Floor, Citicorp Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
MediNet Group Ltd is a provider of corporate healthcare solutions in Hong Kong. The company's operating segment includes the Dental business and the Medical business. The Dental segment offers dental solutions and dental services by dental clinics owned and operated by the group. Its Medical segment provides outpatient general services and men's health treatment services. It offers services to both plan members and self-paid patients. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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