Singapore Kitchen Equipment (SGX:5WG) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Singapore Kitchen Equipment Interest Coverage?

Singapore Kitchen Equipment SGX:5WG Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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. Singapore Kitchen Equipment's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$-0.86 Mil. Singapore Kitchen Equipment's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$-0.21 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 Singapore Kitchen Equipment's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


SGX:5WG's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 10.17
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Singapore Kitchen Equipment  (SGX:5WG) 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 .


Singapore Kitchen Equipment Interest Coverage Related Terms


Singapore Kitchen Equipment Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Singapore Kitchen Equipment'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.

Singapore Kitchen Equipment Interest Coverage Chart

Singapore Kitchen Equipment Annual Data
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Singapore Kitchen Equipment Quarterly Data
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SGX:5WG vs FBHS, WHR, MHK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Singapore Kitchen Equipment'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.


Singapore Kitchen Equipment Interest Coverage vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Singapore Kitchen Equipment's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Singapore Kitchen Equipment's Interest Coverage falls into.



Singapore Kitchen Equipment 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.

Singapore Kitchen Equipment'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, Singapore Kitchen Equipment's Interest Expense was S$-0.44 Mil. Its Operating Income was S$-3.89 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S$9.81 Mil.

Singapore Kitchen Equipment did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Singapore Kitchen Equipment's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Singapore Kitchen Equipment's Interest Expense was S$-0.21 Mil. Its Operating Income was S$-0.86 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S$9.81 Mil.

Singapore Kitchen Equipment 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Singapore Kitchen Equipment (SGX:5WG) 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 Singapore Kitchen Equipment and its competitors.
Is Singapore Kitchen Equipment's Interest Coverage too high?
Singapore Kitchen Equipment's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss).
How does Singapore Kitchen Equipment's Interest Coverage compare to FBHS and WHR?
Singapore Kitchen Equipment's Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.17. 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 10.17, based on 289 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 Singapore Kitchen Equipment and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Singapore Kitchen Equipment'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 Singapore Kitchen Equipment stock overvalued right now?
Singapore Kitchen Equipment (SGX:5WG) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.08, compared to a current price of S$0.06 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Singapore Kitchen Equipment (SGX:5WG), 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.

Singapore Kitchen Equipment Business Description

Address 207 Henderson Road, No. 01-01, Henderson Industrial Park, Singapore, SGP, 159550
Singapore Kitchen Equipment Ltd is an integrated provider of commercial and industrial kitchen solutions under the "Q'son" brand. It offers services including design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and equipment rental, supported by food and beverages operations. The company has four reportable operating segments as follows: a. Fabrication and distribution business, b. Maintenance and servicing business, c. Rental business, and d. Food and beverages business. The majority of revenue is derived from the Fabrication and distribution business, which sells and manufactures standard and customised kitchen facilities as well as kitchen equipment to customers in the F&B and hospitality services industries. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Singapore.