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MSM InternationalSGX:51O 42 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:51O with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, MSM International ranks worse than 95.53% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. MSM International's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-0.33 Mil. MSM International's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-0.52 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
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. MSM International Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSM International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:51O'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.68 Max: 1.32
Current: 0.64
SGX:51O's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 95.53% of 291
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 10.86
vs SGX:51O: 0.64
MSM International (SGX:51O) 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 .
MSM International Interest Coverage Related Terms
MSM International Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MSM 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.
SGX:51O vs SN, SGI, MHK: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, MSM 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.
MSM International Interest Coverage vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MSM International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSM International'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:
MSM International did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
MSM International (SGX:51O) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on MSM International and its competitors. Over the past decade, MSM International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 1.32. According to the industry distribution chart, MSM International ranks #278 out of 291 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 95.5%.
Is MSM International's Interest Coverage too high?
MSM International's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.32. Based on the distribution chart, MSM International ranks #278 out of 291 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MSM International has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSM International's Interest Coverage compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, MSM International ranks #278 out of 291 companies for Interest Coverage. This places MSM International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.86. Historically, MSM International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 1.32 over the past decade. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Interest Coverage among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 10.86, based on 291 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. 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 MSM International and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSM International's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSM International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM International (SGX:51O) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.19, compared to a current price of S$0.20 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). MSM International's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 MSM International (SGX:51O), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 MSM International (SGX:51O) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.20 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.19.
GuruFocus considers MSM International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:51O:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: S$0.19 vs. price of S$0.20 (5.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:51O stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MSM International Ltd is an integrated metal engineering company. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services spanning design, product development, prototyping, tool and die fabrication, production, and assembly. Its business activities are segmented into three segments: OEM contract manufacturing, Kitchen appliances, equipment, and related services, and cleanrooms and laboratories. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its OEM contract manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in markets like Malaysia, which is its key revenue-generating market, Singapore, Indonesia, and other countries.
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