Transpacific Broadband Group International (PHS:TBGI) Interest Coverage: 4.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Below Median

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PHS:TBGI Transpacific Broadband Group International Inc PHS:TBGI
45 GF Score
Price ₱0.12
GF Value ₱0.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Transpacific Broadband Group International Interest Coverage?

Transpacific Broadband Group International PHS:TBGI 45 Interest Coverage is 4.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 8.69. GuruFocus rates PHS:TBGI with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Telecommunication Services companies, Transpacific Broadband Group International ranks worse than 82.33% 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. Transpacific Broadband Group International's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱0.26 Mil. Transpacific Broadband Group International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-0.06 Mil. Transpacific Broadband Group International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.17. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Transpacific Broadband Group International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:TBGI' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 8.69   Max: 87.38
Current: 1.63


PHS:TBGI's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
82.33% of 283 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.74 vs PHS:TBGI: 1.63

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


Transpacific Broadband Group International  (PHS:TBGI) 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 .


Transpacific Broadband Group International Interest Coverage Related Terms


Transpacific Broadband Group International Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transpacific Broadband Group International'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.

Transpacific Broadband Group International Interest Coverage Chart

Transpacific Broadband Group International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Transpacific Broadband Group International 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:TBGI vs VZ, TMUS, T: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Transpacific Broadband Group International'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.


Transpacific Broadband Group International Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Transpacific Broadband Group International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Transpacific Broadband Group International's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Transpacific Broadband Group International 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.

Transpacific Broadband Group International'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, Transpacific Broadband Group International's Interest Expense was ₱-0.27 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₱0.32 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱5.52 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.321/-0.265
=1.21

Transpacific Broadband Group International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Transpacific Broadband Group International's Interest Expense was ₱-0.06 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₱0.26 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱5.52 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.263/-0.063
=4.17

* 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 4.17 mean?
Transpacific Broadband Group International (PHS:TBGI) has a Interest Coverage of 4.17 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Transpacific Broadband Group International and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 8.69. Over the past decade, Transpacific Broadband Group International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.08 to 87.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Transpacific Broadband Group International ranks #233 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is Transpacific Broadband Group International's Interest Coverage too high?
Transpacific Broadband Group International's current Interest Coverage of 4.17 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 8.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 87.38. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Transpacific Broadband Group International's value of 4.17 is 12% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transpacific Broadband Group International ranks #233 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Transpacific Broadband Group International has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transpacific Broadband Group International's Interest Coverage compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Transpacific Broadband Group International ranks #233 out of 283 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Transpacific Broadband Group International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Transpacific Broadband Group International's value of 4.17 is 12% below this benchmark. Historically, Transpacific Broadband Group International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.08 to 87.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.69 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Transpacific Broadband Group International 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.74, based on 283 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. Transpacific Broadband Group International's current Interest Coverage of 4.17 is 12% 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 Transpacific Broadband Group International and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transpacific Broadband Group International's current Interest Coverage is 4.17, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 8.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transpacific Broadband Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transpacific Broadband Group International (PHS:TBGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.13, compared to a current price of ₱0.12 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.17, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 8.69 and 12% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.74. Transpacific Broadband Group International's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Transpacific Broadband Group International (PHS:TBGI), the current Interest Coverage is 4.17 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 Transpacific Broadband Group International (PHS:TBGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transpacific Broadband Group International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱0.12 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.13. GuruFocus considers Transpacific Broadband Group International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:TBGI:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.17 (52% below median its 10-year median of 8.69)
  • GF Value™: ₱0.13 vs. price of ₱0.12 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12% below the Telecommunication Services median (#233 of 283)

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


Transpacific Broadband Group International Business Description

Address 530 Shaw Boulevard, 9th Floor, Summit One Tower, Mandaluyong, PAM, PHL, 1550
Transpacific Broadband Group International Inc is engaged in the business of public commercial radio, terrestrial, cable, and satellite broadcast. The company generates revenues from the internet, intranet, and local loop services subscriptions of schools, the corporate private sector, and government agencies. It sells data services to subscriber schools for internet connectivity and virtual private network connectivity, and video uplink services to local and foreign television channels. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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