Wah Wo Holdings Group (HKSE:09938) Interest Coverage: 272.77 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median

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HKSE:09938 Wah Wo Holdings Group Ltd HKSE:09938
59 GF Score
Price HK$0.29
GF Value HK$0.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Wah Wo Holdings Group Interest Coverage?

Wah Wo Holdings Group HKSE:09938 +1.79% 59 Interest Coverage is 272.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 211.44. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09938 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,363 Construction companies, Wah Wo Holdings Group ranks better than 86.43% 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. Wah Wo Holdings Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$9.5 Mil. Wah Wo Holdings Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-0.0 Mil. Wah Wo Holdings Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 272.77. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Wah Wo Holdings Group Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

HKSE:09938' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.08   Med: 211.44   Max: 437.26
Current: 111.48


HKSE:09938's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
86.43% of 1363 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.08 vs HKSE:09938: 111.48

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


Wah Wo Holdings Group  (HKSE:09938) 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 .


Wah Wo Holdings Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Wah Wo Holdings Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wah Wo Holdings 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.

Wah Wo Holdings Group Interest Coverage Chart

Wah Wo Holdings Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Wah Wo Holdings Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Mar18 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 0.00 0.00 436.54 64.83 272.77

HKSE:09938 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Wah Wo Holdings 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.


Wah Wo Holdings Group Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Wah Wo Holdings Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:09938
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Wah Wo Holdings 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.

Wah Wo Holdings 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, Wah Wo Holdings Group's Interest Expense was HK$-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$17.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*17.391/-0.156
=111.48

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Wah Wo Holdings Group's Interest Expense was HK$-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$9.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*9.547/-0.035
=272.77

* 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 272.77 mean?
Wah Wo Holdings Group (HKSE:09938) has a Interest Coverage of 272.77 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Wah Wo Holdings Group and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 211.44. Over the past decade, Wah Wo Holdings Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 82.08 to 437.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Wah Wo Holdings Group ranks #185 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Wah Wo Holdings Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Wah Wo Holdings Group's current Interest Coverage of 272.77 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 211.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.08 to a high of 437.26. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 8.08. Wah Wo Holdings Group's value of 272.77 is 3275.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wah Wo Holdings Group ranks #185 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wah Wo Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wah Wo Holdings Group's Interest Coverage compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Wah Wo Holdings Group ranks #185 out of 1363 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Wah Wo Holdings Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.08. Wah Wo Holdings Group's value of 272.77 is 3275.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Wah Wo Holdings Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 82.08 to 437.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 211.44 vs. the industry median of 8.08, Wah Wo Holdings 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 8.08, based on 1,363 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. Wah Wo Holdings Group's current Interest Coverage of 272.77 is 3275.9% 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 Wah Wo Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wah Wo Holdings Group's current Interest Coverage is 272.77, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 211.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wah Wo Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wah Wo Holdings Group (HKSE:09938) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.14, compared to a current price of HK$0.29 — trading 103.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 272.77, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 211.44 and 3275.9% above the Construction industry median of 8.08. Wah Wo Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Wah Wo Holdings Group (HKSE:09938), the current Interest Coverage is 272.77 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 Wah Wo Holdings Group (HKSE:09938) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wah Wo Holdings Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.29 is trading 103.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.14. GuruFocus considers Wah Wo Holdings Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:09938:

  • Interest Coverage: 272.77 (29% above median its 10-year median of 211.44)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.14 vs. price of HK$0.29 (103.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3275.9% above the Construction median (#185 of 1363)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09938 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wah Wo Holdings Group Business Description

Address 36 - 40 Tai Lin Pai Road, Flat A & D, 4th Floor, Phase 1, Kwai Shing Industrial Building, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Wah Wo Holdings Group Ltd is engaged in facade works focusing on the window in Hong Kong. The works of the company can be classified into windows, window wall systems, curtain wall systems, and other facade members. It provides design and build services for new buildings and renovation services for built premises and rental of investment properties. Its services generally include developing designs, conducting structural calculations, and preparing shop drawings, management and coordination of various aspects of a project which involve procurement of building materials from material suppliers and/or subcontracting of installation works to its subcontractors, on-site project management, and post-project completion and maintenance services.
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