Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC (HSTC:BMK) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of . 20)

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HSTC:BMK Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC HSTC:BMK
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What is Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC Interest Coverage?

Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC HSTC:BMK -10.00% 32 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. GuruFocus rates HSTC:BMK with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC ranks worse than 73583.44% 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. Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's Operating Income for the six months ended in . 20 was ₫0.00 Mil. Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's Interest Expense for the six months ended in . 20 was ₫0.00 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

(1) 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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


HSTC:BMK's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 7.81
* 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.


Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC  (HSTC:BMK) 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 .


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Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC'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.

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HSTC:BMK vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC'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.


Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC 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.

Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in . 20, Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's Interest Expense was ₫0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0.00 Mil.

Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC had no debt (1).

Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in . 20, Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's Interest Expense was ₫0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0.00 Mil.

Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC had no debt (1).

* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC (HSTC:BMK) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC ranks #999999 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's Interest Coverage too high?
Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC ranks #999999 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC ranks #999999 out of 1359 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. 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 7.81, based on 1,359 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 Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC'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 Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC stock overvalued right now?
Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC (HSTC:BMK) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC (HSTC:BMK), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. 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.

Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC Business Description

Address Road 6, Dong Xuyen industrial Zone, Rach Dua Ward, Vung Tau City, VNM
Black Cat Insulation Technical JSC is involved in industrial services including insulation, scaffolding, painting, fireproofing, and refractory solutions.
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