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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. Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-8.75 Mil. Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.57 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
HKSE:09963's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 14.735 * 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 .
Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms
Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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:09963 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Transtech Optelecom Science 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.
Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transtech Optelecom Science 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:
Transtech Optelecom Science 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?
Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings (HKSE:09963) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.74. 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 14.74, based on 1,672 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 Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transtech Optelecom Science 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 Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings (HKSE:09963) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.14, compared to a current price of HK$10.34 — trading 7285.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings (HKSE:09963), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings (HKSE:09963) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$10.34 is trading 7285.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.14.
GuruFocus considers Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:09963:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: HK$0.14 vs. price of HK$10.34 (7285.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09963 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of optical fibre in Hong Kong and optical fibre cable, flame-retardant optical fibre cable and non-metallic optical fibre cable and related products in Thailand. The company has two segments, namely Optical fibre cables, optical cable cores and other related products, which is located in Thailand; and Optical fibres, which is located in Hong Kong. The maximum revenue is earned from Thailand.
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