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BBR Holdings (S)SGX:KJ5 -2.22%47 Interest Coverage is 9.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 412% above its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates SGX:KJ5 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,360 Construction companies, BBR Holdings (S) ranks worse than 53.6% 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. BBR Holdings (S)'s
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$13.2 Mil. BBR Holdings (S)'s Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$-1.5 Mil.
BBR Holdings (S)'s interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.01.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for BBR Holdings (S)'s Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:KJ5'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 1.76 Max: 6.78
Current: 6.78
SGX:KJ5's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 53.6% of 1360
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.93
vs SGX:KJ5: 6.78
BBR Holdings (S) (SGX:KJ5) 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 .
BBR Holdings (S) Interest Coverage Related Terms
BBR Holdings (S) Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BBR Holdings (S)'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:KJ5 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, BBR Holdings (S)'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.
BBR Holdings (S) Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, BBR Holdings (S)'s Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BBR Holdings (S)'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:
* 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.
BBR Holdings (S) (SGX:KJ5) has a Interest Coverage of 9.01 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on BBR Holdings (S) and its competitors. This is 412% above median its historical median of 1.76. Over the past decade, BBR Holdings (S)'s Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.67 to 6.78. According to the industry distribution chart, BBR Holdings (S) ranks #729 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is BBR Holdings (S)'s Interest Coverage too high?
BBR Holdings (S)'s current Interest Coverage of 9.01 is 412% above median its 10-year median of 1.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 6.78. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.93. BBR Holdings (S)'s value of 9.01 is 13.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BBR Holdings (S) ranks #729 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BBR Holdings (S) has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BBR Holdings (S)'s Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, BBR Holdings (S) ranks #729 out of 1360 companies for Interest Coverage. This places BBR Holdings (S) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.93. BBR Holdings (S)'s value of 9.01 is 13.6% above this benchmark. Historically, BBR Holdings (S)'s own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.67 to 6.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 7.93, BBR Holdings (S) 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.93, based on 1,360 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. BBR Holdings (S)'s current Interest Coverage of 9.01 is 13.6% 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 BBR Holdings (S) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BBR Holdings (S)'s current Interest Coverage is 9.01, which is 412% above median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BBR Holdings (S) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BBR Holdings (S) (SGX:KJ5) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.15, compared to a current price of S$0.22 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.01, which is 412% above median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 13.6% above the Construction industry median of 7.93. BBR Holdings (S)'s overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 BBR Holdings (S) (SGX:KJ5), the current Interest Coverage is 9.01 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 BBR Holdings (S) (SGX:KJ5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BBR Holdings (S) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.22 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.15.
GuruFocus considers BBR Holdings (S) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:KJ5:
Interest Coverage: 9.01 (412% above median its 10-year median of 1.76)
GF Value™: S$0.15 vs. price of S$0.22 (46.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% above the Construction median (#729 of 1360)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:KJ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BBR Holdings (S) Ltd is a Singapore-based company that operates in Five segments. Its General Construction segment offers designing and building services, civil and structural engineering services, and restoration services. The Specialized Engineering segment is involved in activities such as piling and foundation systems, post-tensioning, stay cable systems, and maintenance repair. The Property Development and Investment segment focuses on developing residential and commercial properties. The Green Technology segment involves system integration and distribution of renewable energy, as well as the lease of solar panels and Accommodation Solutions segment. The company generates its revenue from the Specialized Engineering segment and operates in Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries.
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