J&B International (ROCO:4442) Interest Coverage: 35.94 (As of Dec. 2025) — 42% Below Median

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ROCO:4442 J&B International Inc ROCO:4442
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What is J&B International Interest Coverage?

J&B International ROCO:4442 -2.04% 48 Interest Coverage is 35.94 as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 62.15. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4442 with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, J&B International ranks better than 85.35% 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. J&B International's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$49 Mil. J&B International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1 Mil. J&B International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 35.94. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. J&B International Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for J&B International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:4442' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.92   Med: 62.15   Max: 115.97
Current: 60.07


ROCO:4442's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
85.35% of 737 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.28 vs ROCO:4442: 60.07

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


J&B International  (ROCO:4442) 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 .


J&B International Interest Coverage Related Terms


J&B International Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for J&B 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.

J&B International Interest Coverage Chart

J&B International Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 85.58 19.84 16.92 115.97 60.07

J&B International Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 309.63 231.58 205.59 29.40 35.94

J&B International Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, J&B 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.


J&B International Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, J&B International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where J&B International's Interest Coverage falls into.


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J&B 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.

J&B 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, J&B International's Interest Expense was NT$-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$183 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$99 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*183.398/-3.053
=60.07

J&B International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, J&B International's Interest Expense was NT$-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$49 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$99 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*49.488/-1.377
=35.94

* 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 35.94 mean?
J&B International (ROCO:4442) has a Interest Coverage of 35.94 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on J&B International and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 62.15. Over the past decade, J&B International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.92 to 115.97. According to the industry distribution chart, J&B International ranks #108 out of 737 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is J&B International's Interest Coverage too high?
J&B International's current Interest Coverage of 35.94 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 62.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.92 to a high of 115.97. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.28. J&B International's value of 35.94 is 580.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J&B International ranks #108 out of 737 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, J&B International has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J&B International's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, J&B International ranks #108 out of 737 companies for Interest Coverage. This places J&B International in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.28. J&B International's value of 35.94 is 580.7% above this benchmark. Historically, J&B International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.92 to 115.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.15 vs. the industry median of 5.28, J&B International 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.28, based on 737 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. J&B International's current Interest Coverage of 35.94 is 580.7% 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 J&B International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J&B International's current Interest Coverage is 35.94, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 62.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J&B International stock overvalued right now?
J&B International (ROCO:4442) has a current Interest Coverage of 35.94. The current Interest Coverage is 35.94, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 62.15 and 580.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.28. J&B International's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 J&B International (ROCO:4442), the current Interest Coverage is 35.94 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

J&B International Business Description

Address North Sound Road, Cannon Place, Suite 102, P.O. Box 712, George Town, Grand Cayman, CYM, KYI-9006
J&B International Inc is a fabric solution supplier for international sports, leisure, and outdoor activity brands. It provides fabrics for sports, outdoor, winter, ski, Snowboard, Yoga, Athleisure, Surfing, Workwear, PPE and leisurewear, working cross-sector with various apparel brands. The company's reportable segments are; Taiwan, which derives key revenue, China, Vietnam, and others.
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