IHHHF (IHH Healthcare Bhd) Interest Coverage: 3.78 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Below Median

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IHHHF IHH Healthcare Bhd IHHHF
89 GF Score
Price $1.71
GF Value $1.68
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What is IHH Healthcare Bhd Interest Coverage?

IHH Healthcare Bhd IHHHF 89 Interest Coverage is 3.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 5.51. GuruFocus rates IHHHF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.68. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, IHH Healthcare Bhd ranks worse than 67.11% 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. IHH Healthcare Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $241 Mil. IHH Healthcare Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-64 Mil. IHH Healthcare Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.78. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. IHH Healthcare Bhd interest coverage is 3.9, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for IHH Healthcare Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

IHHHF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.92   Med: 5.51   Max: 7.14
Current: 3.9


IHHHF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
67.11% of 453 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.87 vs IHHHF: 3.90

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


IHH Healthcare Bhd  (OTCPK:IHHHF) 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 .


IHH Healthcare Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


IHH Healthcare Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IHH Healthcare Bhd'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.

IHH Healthcare Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

IHH Healthcare Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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IHH Healthcare Bhd 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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IHHHF vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, IHH Healthcare Bhd'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.


IHH Healthcare Bhd Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, IHH Healthcare Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IHH Healthcare Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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IHH Healthcare Bhd 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.

IHH Healthcare Bhd'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, IHH Healthcare Bhd's Interest Expense was $-247 Mil. Its Operating Income was $956 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,370 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*956.411/-246.808
=3.88

IHH Healthcare Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, IHH Healthcare Bhd's Interest Expense was $-64 Mil. Its Operating Income was $241 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,360 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*241.037/-63.804
=3.78

* 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 3.78 mean?
IHH Healthcare Bhd (IHHHF) has a Interest Coverage of 3.78 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on IHH Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 5.51. Over the past decade, IHH Healthcare Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.92 to 7.14. According to the industry distribution chart, IHH Healthcare Bhd ranks #304 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is IHH Healthcare Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
IHH Healthcare Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 3.78 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 5.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.92 to a high of 7.14. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. IHH Healthcare Bhd's value of 3.78 is 52% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IHH Healthcare Bhd ranks #304 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IHH Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IHH Healthcare Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, IHH Healthcare Bhd ranks #304 out of 453 companies for Interest Coverage. This places IHH Healthcare Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. IHH Healthcare Bhd's value of 3.78 is 52% below this benchmark. Historically, IHH Healthcare Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.92 to 7.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.51 vs. the industry median of 7.87, IHH Healthcare Bhd 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.87, based on 453 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. IHH Healthcare Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 3.78 is 52% 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 IHH Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. IHH Healthcare Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 3.78, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 5.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IHH Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
IHH Healthcare Bhd (IHHHF) has a current Interest Coverage of 3.78. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.68, compared to a current price of $1.71 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.78, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 5.51 and 52% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.87. IHH Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 11 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 IHH Healthcare Bhd (IHHHF), the current Interest Coverage is 3.78 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 IHH Healthcare Bhd (IHHHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHH Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.71 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.68.

Key valuation signals for IHHHF:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.78 (31% below median its 10-year median of 5.51)
  • GF Value™: $1.68 vs. price of $1.71 (1.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#304 of 453)

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


IHH Healthcare Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges Q0F:Singapore5225:Malaysia
Address 3 Jalan Bangsar, Level 35, Mercu Aspire, KL Eco City, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 59200
IHH Healthcare Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is a healthcare services provider that operates a network of hospitals. It also provides ancillary services, which include diagnostic laboratories, imaging centers, ambulatory care, and medical education facilities. The company's reportable segments include Healthcare services, Laboratories services, and Management fees. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Healthcare services segment, which relates to contracts with patients in which performance obligations are to provide healthcare services. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Turkiye and Europe, followed by Singapore, Malaysia, India, Greater China, and Others.
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