Saigon Port JSC (HSTC:SGP) Interest Coverage: 6.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — 80% Below Median


HSTC:SGP Saigon Port JSC HSTC:SGP
80 GF Score
Price ₫22,600.00
GF Value ₫28,390.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Saigon Port JSC Interest Coverage?

Saigon Port JSC HSTC:SGP 80 Interest Coverage is 6.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 35.02. GuruFocus rates HSTC:SGP with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫28,390.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Transportation companies, Saigon Port JSC ranks better than 51.6% 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. Saigon Port JSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫65,640 Mil. Saigon Port JSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫-9,611 Mil. Saigon Port JSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.83. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HSTC:SGP' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 35.02   Max: 102.41
Current: 5.88


HSTC:SGP's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
51.6% of 845 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.66 vs HSTC:SGP: 5.88

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


Saigon Port JSC  (HSTC:SGP) 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 .


Saigon Port JSC Interest Coverage Related Terms


Saigon Port JSC Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saigon Port 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.

Saigon Port JSC Interest Coverage Chart

Saigon Port JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 102.41 11.82 48.17 0.43 2.04

Saigon Port 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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Saigon Port JSC Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Saigon Port 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.


Saigon Port JSC Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Saigon Port JSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saigon Port 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.

Saigon Port 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, Saigon Port JSC's Interest Expense was ₫-36,158 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫73,886 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫14,662 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*73886.141/-36157.648
=2.04

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Saigon Port JSC's Interest Expense was ₫-9,611 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫65,640 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫14,629 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*65639.819/-9611.491
=6.83

* 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 6.83 mean?
Saigon Port JSC (HSTC:SGP) has a Interest Coverage of 6.83 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Saigon Port JSC and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 35.02. Over the past decade, Saigon Port JSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.43 to 102.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Saigon Port JSC ranks #409 out of 845 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Saigon Port JSC's Interest Coverage too high?
Saigon Port JSC's current Interest Coverage of 6.83 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 35.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 102.41. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.66. Saigon Port JSC's value of 6.83 is 20.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saigon Port JSC ranks #409 out of 845 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saigon Port JSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saigon Port JSC's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Saigon Port JSC ranks #409 out of 845 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Saigon Port JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.66. Saigon Port JSC's value of 6.83 is 20.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Saigon Port JSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.43 to 102.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.02 vs. the industry median of 5.66, Saigon Port 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 a Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.66, based on 845 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. Saigon Port JSC's current Interest Coverage of 6.83 is 20.7% 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 Saigon Port JSC and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saigon Port JSC's current Interest Coverage is 6.83, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 35.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saigon Port JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saigon Port JSC (HSTC:SGP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫28,390.35, compared to a current price of ₫22,600.00 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.83, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 35.02 and 20.7% above the Transportation industry median of 5.66. Saigon Port JSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Saigon Port JSC (HSTC:SGP), the current Interest Coverage is 6.83 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 Saigon Port JSC (HSTC:SGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saigon Port JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫22,600.00 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫28,390.35. GuruFocus considers Saigon Port JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:SGP:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.83 (80% below median its 10-year median of 35.02)
  • GF Value™: ₫28,390.35 vs. price of ₫22,600.00 (20.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.7% above the Transportation median (#409 of 845)

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


Saigon Port JSC Business Description

Address 3 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, W.13, Dist 4, HCM City, VNM
Saigon Port JSC is engaged in the seaport system of Vietnam's maritime industry. Its services include port operation, bonded warehouse, and other services.
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