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Hephaestus HoldingsHKSE:08173 32 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08173 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, Hephaestus Holdings ranks worse than 123152.59% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Hephaestus Holdings's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-0.52 Mil. Hephaestus Holdings's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-0.00 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 Hephaestus Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08173's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 13.22 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
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 .
Hephaestus Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms
Hephaestus Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hephaestus 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.
HKSE:08173 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Hephaestus 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.
Hephaestus Holdings Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hephaestus Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hephaestus Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
Hephaestus Holdings 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #999999 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Hephaestus Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Hephaestus Holdings' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #999999 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hephaestus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaestus Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #999999 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Hephaestus Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.22. 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 13.22, based on 812 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 Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hephaestus Holdings'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 Hephaestus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.45, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 74.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Hephaestus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 74.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.45.
GuruFocus considers Hephaestus Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08173:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: HK$0.45 vs. price of HK$0.12 (74.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hephaestus Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the provision of interior design and execution services to premises, including private residences, corporate offices, service apartments, hotels, residential clubhouses, show flats, and sales galleries. The company operates in a single segment, focusing on interior design and execution services, and derives the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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