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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. Noel Gifts International's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$-0.20 Mil. Noel Gifts International's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$-0.01 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Noel Gifts International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:543'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.71 Med: 294.79 Max: 1678
Current: 22.44
SGX:543's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 73.24% of 837
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.44
vs SGX:543: 22.44
Noel Gifts International (SGX:543) 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 .
Noel Gifts International Interest Coverage Related Terms
Noel Gifts International Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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:543 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Noel Gifts 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.
Noel Gifts International Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noel Gifts International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Noel Gifts International's Interest Coverage falls into.
Noel Gifts 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:
Noel Gifts 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?
Noel Gifts International (SGX:543) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Noel Gifts International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Noel Gifts International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.71 to 1,678.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Noel Gifts International ranks #224 out of 837 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Noel Gifts International's Interest Coverage too high?
Noel Gifts International's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.71 to a high of 1,678.00. Based on the distribution chart, Noel Gifts International ranks #224 out of 837 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Noel Gifts International has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Noel Gifts International's Interest Coverage compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Noel Gifts International ranks #224 out of 837 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Noel Gifts International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.44. Historically, Noel Gifts International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.71 to 1,678.00 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.44, based on 837 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 Noel Gifts International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Noel Gifts 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 Noel Gifts International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noel Gifts International (SGX:543) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.24, compared to a current price of S$0.19 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Noel Gifts International's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 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 Noel Gifts International (SGX:543), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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.
Is Noel Gifts International (SGX:543) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noel Gifts International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.19 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.24.
GuruFocus considers Noel Gifts International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:543:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: S$0.24 vs. price of S$0.19 (20% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:543 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Noel Gifts International Ltd is a hampers, flowers, and gifts company. The company engages in the online marketing and sale of bouquets, gifts, and hampers in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The group is engaged in three reportable segments, namely Gifts, Investment, and Properties. The Gifts segment relates to the marketing of gifts and the operation of the franchise program. The Investment segment involves managing financial assets such as stocks, bonds, and other diversified business opportunities. The Properties segment relates to property investment and development. It generates maximum revenue from its Gifts segment.
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