Dong Nai Water JSC (HSTC:DNW) Interest Coverage: 14.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median


HSTC:DNW Dong Nai Water JSC HSTC:DNW
79 GF Score
Price ₫32,900.00
GF Value ₫33,632.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Dong Nai Water JSC Interest Coverage?

Dong Nai Water JSC HSTC:DNW 79 Interest Coverage is 14.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 10.95. GuruFocus rates HSTC:DNW with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫33,632.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, Dong Nai Water JSC ranks better than 78.84% 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. Dong Nai Water JSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫90,010 Mil. Dong Nai Water JSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫-6,359 Mil. Dong Nai Water JSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.15. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dong Nai Water JSC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

HSTC:DNW' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.45   Med: 10.95   Max: 15612.65
Current: 12.04


HSTC:DNW's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
78.84% of 449 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78 vs HSTC:DNW: 12.04

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


Dong Nai Water JSC  (HSTC:DNW) 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 .


Dong Nai Water JSC Interest Coverage Related Terms


Dong Nai Water JSC Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dong Nai Water 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.

Dong Nai Water JSC Interest Coverage Chart

Dong Nai Water JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 15,612.65 8.14 10.95 11.48 12.17

Dong Nai Water JSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HSTC:DNW vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Dong Nai Water 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.


Dong Nai Water JSC Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Dong Nai Water JSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dong Nai Water JSC's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Dong Nai Water 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.

Dong Nai Water JSC'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, Dong Nai Water JSC's Interest Expense was ₫-27,178 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫330,626 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫528,676 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*330625.515/-27177.843
=12.17

Dong Nai Water JSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Dong Nai Water JSC's Interest Expense was ₫-6,359 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫90,010 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫482,458 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*90010.329/-6359.294
=14.15

* 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 14.15 mean?
Dong Nai Water JSC (HSTC:DNW) has a Interest Coverage of 14.15 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Dong Nai Water JSC and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 10.95. Over the past decade, Dong Nai Water JSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.45 to 15,612.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Dong Nai Water JSC ranks #95 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Dong Nai Water JSC's Interest Coverage too high?
Dong Nai Water JSC's current Interest Coverage of 14.15 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 10.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.45 to a high of 15,612.65. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Dong Nai Water JSC's value of 14.15 is 274.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dong Nai Water JSC ranks #95 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dong Nai Water JSC has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dong Nai Water JSC's Interest Coverage compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Dong Nai Water JSC ranks #95 out of 449 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Dong Nai Water JSC in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Dong Nai Water JSC's value of 14.15 is 274.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Dong Nai Water JSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.45 to 15,612.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.95 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Dong Nai Water JSC 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 449 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. Dong Nai Water JSC's current Interest Coverage of 14.15 is 274.3% 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 Dong Nai Water JSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dong Nai Water JSC's current Interest Coverage is 14.15, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 10.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dong Nai Water JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dong Nai Water JSC (HSTC:DNW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫33,632.19, compared to a current price of ₫32,900.00 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 14.15, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 10.95 and 274.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. Dong Nai Water JSC's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Dong Nai Water JSC (HSTC:DNW), the current Interest Coverage is 14.15 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 Dong Nai Water JSC (HSTC:DNW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dong Nai Water JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫32,900.00 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫33,632.19. GuruFocus considers Dong Nai Water JSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:DNW:

  • Interest Coverage: 14.15 (29% above median its 10-year median of 10.95)
  • GF Value™: ₫33,632.19 vs. price of ₫32,900.00 (2.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 274.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#95 of 449)

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


Dong Nai Water JSC Business Description

Address 48 Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, Quyet Thang Ward, Dong Nai Province, Bien Hoa, VNM
Dong Nai Water JSC is engaged in exploiting, filtering water for urban and industrial activities, and distributing clean water; providing specialized water system installation services; and producing bottled pure water. The Group mainly produces and supplies clean water and operates only in Dong Nai Province.
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