Brightstar Technology Group Co (HKSE:08446) Interest Coverage: 65.36 (As of Dec. 2025) — 146% Above Median

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HKSE:08446 Brightstar Technology Group Co Ltd HKSE:08446
75 GF Score
Price HK$1.28
GF Value HK$5.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Brightstar Technology Group Co Interest Coverage?

Brightstar Technology Group Co HKSE:08446 75 Interest Coverage is 65.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 146% above its 10-year median of 26.59. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08446 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 810 Business Services companies, Brightstar Technology Group Co ranks better than 69.26% 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. Brightstar Technology Group Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$23.2 Mil. Brightstar Technology Group Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.4 Mil. Brightstar Technology Group Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 65.36. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HKSE:08446' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.55   Med: 26.59   Max: 59.82
Current: 42.09


HKSE:08446's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
69.26% of 810 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 13.2 vs HKSE:08446: 42.09

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


Brightstar Technology Group Co  (HKSE:08446) 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 .


Brightstar Technology Group Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Brightstar Technology Group Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brightstar Technology Group Co'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.

Brightstar Technology Group Co Interest Coverage Chart

Brightstar Technology Group Co Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 59.82 42.09

Brightstar Technology Group Co Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 32.58 92.64 20.79 65.36

HKSE:08446 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Brightstar Technology Group Co'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.


Brightstar Technology Group Co Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Brightstar Technology Group Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brightstar Technology Group Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Brightstar Technology Group Co 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.

Brightstar Technology Group Co'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, Brightstar Technology Group Co's Interest Expense was HK$-0.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$31.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$5.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*31.27/-0.743
=42.09

Brightstar Technology Group Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Brightstar Technology Group Co's Interest Expense was HK$-0.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$23.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$5.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*23.203/-0.355
=65.36

* 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 65.36 mean?
Brightstar Technology Group Co (HKSE:08446) has a Interest Coverage of 65.36 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Brightstar Technology Group Co and its competitors. This is 146% above median its historical median of 26.59. Over the past decade, Brightstar Technology Group Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.55 to 59.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Brightstar Technology Group Co ranks #249 out of 810 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Brightstar Technology Group Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Brightstar Technology Group Co's current Interest Coverage of 65.36 is 146% above median its 10-year median of 26.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.55 to a high of 59.82. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 13.20. Brightstar Technology Group Co's value of 65.36 is 395.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brightstar Technology Group Co ranks #249 out of 810 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brightstar Technology Group Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brightstar Technology Group Co's Interest Coverage compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Brightstar Technology Group Co ranks #249 out of 810 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Brightstar Technology Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.20. Brightstar Technology Group Co's value of 65.36 is 395.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Brightstar Technology Group Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.55 to 59.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.59 vs. the industry median of 13.20, Brightstar Technology Group Co 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 13.20, based on 810 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. Brightstar Technology Group Co's current Interest Coverage of 65.36 is 395.2% 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 Brightstar Technology Group Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brightstar Technology Group Co's current Interest Coverage is 65.36, which is 146% above median its own 10-year median of 26.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brightstar Technology Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brightstar Technology Group Co (HKSE:08446) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.08, compared to a current price of HK$1.28 — trading 74.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 65.36, which is 146% above median its 10-year median of 26.59 and 395.2% above the Business Services industry median of 13.20. Brightstar Technology Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Brightstar Technology Group Co (HKSE:08446), the current Interest Coverage is 65.36 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 Brightstar Technology Group Co (HKSE:08446) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brightstar Technology Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.28 is trading 74.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.08. GuruFocus considers Brightstar Technology Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08446:

  • Interest Coverage: 65.36 (146% above median its 10-year median of 26.59)
  • GF Value™: HK$5.08 vs. price of HK$1.28 (74.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 395.2% above the Business Services median (#249 of 810)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Brightstar Technology Group Co Business Description

Address 6 Wing Yip Street, Unit D2, 5/F, Hoi Bun Industrial Building, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Brightstar Technology Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The company principally engaged in the provision of visual display solution services for concerts and events mainly in Hong Kong, Macau and the People's Republic of China. It has two reportable segments Provision of visual display solution services which engaged in visual display solutions services for concerts and events and equipment rental income; Information technology consulting services engaged in one-stop technical consulting services and solutions for e-commerce business platforms and the metaverse technology business. The company generates majority of revenue from display solution services. It has presence in Hong Kong, PRC, and Macau of which majority of revenue is from PRC.
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