IDICO JSC (HSTC:IDC) Interest Coverage: 5.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Below Median


HSTC:IDC IDICO Corp JSC HSTC:IDC
96 GF Score
Price ₫40,600.00
GF Value ₫45,183.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is IDICO JSC Interest Coverage?

IDICO JSC HSTC:IDC -1.22% 96 Interest Coverage is 5.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 6.80. GuruFocus rates HSTC:IDC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫45,183.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,354 Construction companies, IDICO JSC ranks better than 63.52% 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. IDICO JSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫316,378 Mil. IDICO JSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫-58,741 Mil. IDICO JSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.39. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HSTC:IDC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 6.8   Max: 22.55
Current: 15.33


HSTC:IDC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63.52% of 1354 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.865 vs HSTC:IDC: 15.33

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


IDICO JSC  (HSTC:IDC) 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 .


IDICO JSC Interest Coverage Related Terms


IDICO JSC Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IDICO 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.

IDICO JSC Interest Coverage Chart

IDICO JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.23 14.92 10.86 22.55 18.72

IDICO JSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.45 16.03 34.20 13.58 5.39

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

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, IDICO 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.


IDICO JSC Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where IDICO JSC's Interest Coverage falls into.


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IDICO 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.

IDICO 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, IDICO JSC's Interest Expense was ₫-142,472 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫2,666,738 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫3,265,349 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2666737.639/-142471.673
=18.72

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, IDICO JSC's Interest Expense was ₫-58,741 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫316,378 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫3,160,817 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*316378.401/-58741.207
=5.39

* 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 5.39 mean?
IDICO JSC (HSTC:IDC) has a Interest Coverage of 5.39 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on IDICO JSC and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 6.80. Over the past decade, IDICO JSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 22.55. According to the industry distribution chart, IDICO JSC ranks #494 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is IDICO JSC's Interest Coverage too high?
IDICO JSC's current Interest Coverage of 5.39 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 6.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 22.55. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. IDICO JSC's value of 5.39 is 31.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDICO JSC ranks #494 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IDICO JSC has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDICO JSC's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IDICO JSC ranks #494 out of 1354 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts IDICO JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. IDICO JSC's value of 5.39 is 31.5% below this benchmark. Historically, IDICO JSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 22.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.80 vs. the industry median of 7.87, IDICO JSC has consistently been below 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 7.87, based on 1,354 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. IDICO JSC's current Interest Coverage of 5.39 is 31.5% below 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 IDICO JSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDICO JSC's current Interest Coverage is 5.39, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 6.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDICO JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDICO JSC (HSTC:IDC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫45,183.90, compared to a current price of ₫40,600.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.39, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 6.80 and 31.5% below the Construction industry median of 7.87. IDICO JSC's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 IDICO JSC (HSTC:IDC), the current Interest Coverage is 5.39 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 IDICO JSC (HSTC:IDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDICO JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫40,600.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫45,183.90. GuruFocus considers IDICO JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:IDC:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.39 (21% below median its 10-year median of 6.80)
  • GF Value™: ₫45,183.90 vs. price of ₫40,600.00 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.5% below the Construction median (#494 of 1354)

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


IDICO JSC Business Description

Address 151A Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, VNM
IDICO Corp JSC is engaged in the development and operation of industrial parks and related infrastructure in Vietnam. The company's reportable segments include Industrial Park Business, Electricity, Construction, Road Toll Collection, Real Estate, and Others. Its activities include developing industrial and residential parks, infrastructure, electricity projects, and providing related services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electricity business.
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