HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX) Interest Coverage: 69.00 (As of Dec. 2025) — 68% Below Median


SGX:AVX HL Global Enterprises Ltd SGX:AVX
59 GF Score
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GF Value S$0.28
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What is HL Global Enterprises Interest Coverage?

HL Global Enterprises SGX:AVX 59 Interest Coverage is 69.00 as of Dec. 2025, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 214.99. GuruFocus rates SGX:AVX with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Travel & Leisure companies, HL Global Enterprises ranks better than 77.67% 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. HL Global Enterprises's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$0.62 Mil. HL Global Enterprises's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$-0.01 Mil. HL Global Enterprises's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 69.00. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for HL Global Enterprises's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:AVX' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.63   Med: 214.99   Max: 550.5
Current: 33.69


SGX:AVX's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
77.67% of 609 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.35 vs SGX:AVX: 33.69

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


HL Global Enterprises  (SGX:AVX) 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 .


HL Global Enterprises Interest Coverage Related Terms


HL Global Enterprises Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HL Global Enterprises'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.

HL Global Enterprises Interest Coverage Chart

HL Global Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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HL Global Enterprises Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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SGX:AVX vs MAR, HLT, H: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, HL Global Enterprises'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.


HL Global Enterprises Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HL Global Enterprises's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HL Global Enterprises's Interest Coverage falls into.


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HL Global Enterprises 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.

HL Global Enterprises'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, HL Global Enterprises's Interest Expense was S$-0.02 Mil. Its Operating Income was S$2.83 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S$0.14 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2.83/-0.016
=176.88

HL Global Enterprises's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, HL Global Enterprises's Interest Expense was S$-0.01 Mil. Its Operating Income was S$0.62 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S$0.14 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.621/-0.009
=69.00

* 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 69.00 mean?
HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX) has a Interest Coverage of 69.00 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on HL Global Enterprises and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 214.99. Over the past decade, HL Global Enterprises' Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.63 to 550.50. According to the industry distribution chart, HL Global Enterprises ranks #136 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is HL Global Enterprises' Interest Coverage too high?
HL Global Enterprises' current Interest Coverage of 69.00 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 214.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.63 to a high of 550.50. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. HL Global Enterprises' value of 69.00 is 1189.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HL Global Enterprises ranks #136 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HL Global Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HL Global Enterprises' Interest Coverage compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, HL Global Enterprises ranks #136 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This places HL Global Enterprises in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. HL Global Enterprises' value of 69.00 is 1189.7% above this benchmark. Historically, HL Global Enterprises' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.63 to 550.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 214.99 vs. the industry median of 5.35, HL Global Enterprises 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.35, based on 609 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. HL Global Enterprises's current Interest Coverage of 69.00 is 1189.7% 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 HL Global Enterprises and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HL Global Enterprises's current Interest Coverage is 69.00, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 214.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HL Global Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.28, compared to a current price of S$0.45 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 69.00, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 214.99 and 1189.7% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.35. HL Global Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX), the current Interest Coverage is 69.00 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 HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HL Global Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.45 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.28. GuruFocus considers HL Global Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:AVX:

  • Interest Coverage: 69.00 (68% below median its 10-year median of 214.99)
  • GF Value™: S$0.28 vs. price of S$0.45 (60.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1189.7% above the Travel & Leisure median (#136 of 609)

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


HL Global Enterprises Business Description

Address 10 Anson Road, No. 19-08 International Plaza, Singapore, SGP, 079903
HL Global Enterprises Ltd operates and manages hotels and restaurants in Singapore, Malaysia, and China. It is also engaged in the development of properties for sale and rental, and property and development project management. It operates in three segments: Investment and others, which involves investment holding; Hospitality and restaurant, which is engaged in operating and management of hotels and restaurants; and Property development which includes development of properties for sale and rental and property and development project management. The hospitality and restaurant segment generates maximum revenue for the company. The Group operates principally in Singapore and Malaysia.
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