DMCI Holdings (PHS:DMC) Interest Coverage: 5.68 (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Below Median


PHS:DMC DMCI Holdings Inc PHS:DMC
73 GF Score
Price ₱7.93
GF Value ₱10.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is DMCI Holdings Interest Coverage?

DMCI Holdings PHS:DMC -1.61% 73 Interest Coverage is 5.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 18.85. GuruFocus rates PHS:DMC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱10.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Conglomerates companies, DMCI Holdings ranks worse than 59.72% 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. DMCI Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱5,746 Mil. DMCI Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-1,011 Mil. DMCI Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.68. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

PHS:DMC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.89   Med: 18.85   Max: 47.3
Current: 3.89


PHS:DMC's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
59.72% of 427 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.29 vs PHS:DMC: 3.89

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


DMCI Holdings  (PHS:DMC) 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 .


DMCI Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


DMCI Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DMCI Holdings'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.

DMCI Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

DMCI Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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DMCI Holdings 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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PHS:DMC vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, DMCI Holdings'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.


DMCI Holdings Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, DMCI Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DMCI Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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DMCI Holdings 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.

DMCI Holdings'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, DMCI Holdings's Interest Expense was ₱-4,247 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₱16,665 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱54,004 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*16664.826/-4247.259
=3.92

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, DMCI Holdings's Interest Expense was ₱-1,011 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₱5,746 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱54,733 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5745.618/-1010.802
=5.68

* 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 5.68 mean?
DMCI Holdings (PHS:DMC) has a Interest Coverage of 5.68 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on DMCI Holdings and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 18.85. Over the past decade, DMCI Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.89 to 47.30. According to the industry distribution chart, DMCI Holdings ranks #255 out of 427 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is DMCI Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
DMCI Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 5.68 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 18.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.89 to a high of 47.30. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.29. DMCI Holdings' value of 5.68 is 7.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DMCI Holdings ranks #255 out of 427 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DMCI Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DMCI Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, DMCI Holdings ranks #255 out of 427 companies for Interest Coverage. This places DMCI Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.29. DMCI Holdings' value of 5.68 is 7.4% above this benchmark. Historically, DMCI Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.89 to 47.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.85 vs. the industry median of 5.29, DMCI Holdings 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.29, based on 427 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. DMCI Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 5.68 is 7.4% 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 DMCI Holdings and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DMCI Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 5.68, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 18.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DMCI Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DMCI Holdings (PHS:DMC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱10.39, compared to a current price of ₱7.93 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.68, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 18.85 and 7.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.29. DMCI Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 DMCI Holdings (PHS:DMC), the current Interest Coverage is 5.68 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 DMCI Holdings (PHS:DMC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DMCI Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱7.93 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱10.39. GuruFocus considers DMCI Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:DMC:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.68 (70% below median its 10-year median of 18.85)
  • GF Value™: ₱10.39 vs. price of ₱7.93 (23.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.4% above the Conglomerates median (#255 of 427)

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


DMCI Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges DMCHY:USA
Address 2281 Don Chino Roces Avenue, 3rd Floor, Dacon Building, Makati, PHL, 1231
DMCI Holdings Inc is an engineering conglomerate in the Philippines, operating in construction, real estate, coal mining, nickel mining, power generation, and water distribution businesses. The activities of the company include construction-related businesses such as the production and trading of concrete products, exploration, mining, and development of coal resources, mining and selling nickel ore, residential development, power generation through coal-fired power plants and satellite power plants, water services, and others. It organizes its business into operating segments: construction and others, coal mining, nickel mining, real estate, on-grid power, off-grid power, water, and cement manufacturing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the coal mining segment.
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