Optima Automobile Group Holdings (HKSE:08418) Interest Coverage: 6.08 (As of Dec. 2025) — 10% Above Median

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HKSE:08418 Optima Automobile Group Holdings Ltd HKSE:08418
60 GF Score
Price HK$0.57
GF Value HK$0.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Optima Automobile Group Holdings Interest Coverage?

Optima Automobile Group Holdings HKSE:08418 -1.72% 60 Interest Coverage is 6.08 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 5.52. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08418 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,062 Vehicles & Parts companies, Optima Automobile Group Holdings ranks worse than 94161.86% 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. Optima Automobile Group Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1.5 Mil. Optima Automobile Group Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.3 Mil. Optima Automobile Group Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.08. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


HKSE:08418's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 8.29
* 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.


Optima Automobile Group Holdings  (HKSE:08418) 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 .


Optima Automobile Group Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


Optima Automobile Group Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Optima Automobile Group 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.

Optima Automobile Group Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

Optima Automobile Group Holdings Annual Data
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HKSE:08418 vs ORLY, AZO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Optima Automobile Group 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.


Optima Automobile Group Holdings Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Optima Automobile Group Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Optima Automobile Group Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Optima Automobile Group 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.

Optima Automobile Group 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, Optima Automobile Group Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-0.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-0.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$3.7 Mil.

Optima Automobile Group Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Optima Automobile Group Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Optima Automobile Group Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$1.5 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*1.537/-0.253
=6.08

* 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 6.08 mean?
Optima Automobile Group Holdings (HKSE:08418) has a Interest Coverage of 6.08 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Optima Automobile Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 5.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Optima Automobile Group Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1062 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Optima Automobile Group Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Optima Automobile Group Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 6.08 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 5.52. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.29. Optima Automobile Group Holdings' value of 6.08 is 26.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optima Automobile Group Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1062 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Optima Automobile Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optima Automobile Group Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Optima Automobile Group Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1062 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Optima Automobile Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.29. Optima Automobile Group Holdings' value of 6.08 is 26.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.52 vs. the industry median of 8.29, Optima Automobile Group Holdings has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.29, based on 1,062 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. Optima Automobile Group Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 6.08 is 26.7% below 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 Optima Automobile Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optima Automobile Group Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 6.08, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 5.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optima Automobile Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optima Automobile Group Holdings (HKSE:08418) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.31, compared to a current price of HK$0.57 — trading 83.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.08, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 5.52 and 26.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.29. Optima Automobile Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Optima Automobile Group Holdings (HKSE:08418), the current Interest Coverage is 6.08 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 Optima Automobile Group Holdings (HKSE:08418) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optima Automobile Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.57 is trading 83.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.31. GuruFocus considers Optima Automobile Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08418:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.08 (10% above median its 10-year median of 5.52)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.31 vs. price of HK$0.57 (83.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#999999 of 1062)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08418 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Optima Automobile Group Holdings Business Description

Address 600 Sin Ming Avenue, No. 03-00, CityCab Building, Singapore, SGP, 575733
Optima Automobile Group Holdings Ltd is a one-stop after-market automotive service provider in Singapore. It is principally engaged in the provision of a comprehensive range of after-market automotive services, with a focus on inspection, maintenance, and repair services; offering short-term and long-term car rental services; supplying passenger car spare parts, accessories and automotive equipment to customers in Singapore and overseas countries and automobiles to customers in China. The Group's operating segments are: After-market automotive services, Car rental services, and Automotive supply business. The majority of revenue is derived from the Automotive supply business, consisting trading of motor vehicles and supply of passenger car spare parts, accessories and automotive equipment.
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