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. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫39,394 Mil. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫-467 Mil.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 84.42.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
HSTC:VEA'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.95 Med: 23.51 Max: 30.88
Current: 30.88
HSTC:VEA's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 78.7% of 169
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.34
vs HSTC:VEA: 30.88
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 .
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Interest Coverage Related Terms
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery 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.
HSTC:VEA vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery'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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Interest Coverage vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery'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:
* 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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) has a Interest Coverage of 84.42 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. This is 259% above median its historical median of 23.51. Over the past decade, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.95 to 30.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #36 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Interest Coverage too high?
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Interest Coverage of 84.42 is 259% above median its 10-year median of 23.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.95 to a high of 30.88. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Interest Coverage is 9.34. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 84.42 is 803.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #36 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Interest Coverage compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #36 out of 169 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.34. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 84.42 is 803.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.95 to 30.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.51 vs. the industry median of 9.34, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Interest Coverage among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.34, based on 169 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. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Interest Coverage of 84.42 is 803.9% 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Interest Coverage is 84.42, which is 259% above median its own 10-year median of 23.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫41,779.58, compared to a current price of ₫34,900.00 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 84.42, which is 259% above median its 10-year median of 23.51 and 803.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.34. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA), the current Interest Coverage is 84.42 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫34,900.00 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫41,779.58.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:VEA:
Interest Coverage: 84.42 (259% above median its 10-year median of 23.51)
GF Value™: ₫41,779.58 vs. price of ₫34,900.00 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 803.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#36 of 169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:VEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Business Description
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Corp is engaged in manufacturing and trading machinery and spare parts for agricultural, forestry, and fishery production and transportation. Its products include VEAM cars, tractors, engines, agricultural machinery, and accessories.
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