Lum Chang HoldingsSGX:L19 54 Interest Coverage is 18.90 as of Dec. 2025, which is 354% above its 10-year median of 4.16. GuruFocus rates SGX:L19 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Lum Chang Holdings ranks better than 66.89% 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. Lum Chang Holdings's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$12.8 Mil. Lum Chang Holdings's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$-0.7 Mil.
Lum Chang Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.90.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lum Chang Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:L19'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 4.16 Max: 18.04
Current: 18.04
SGX:L19's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 66.89% of 1359
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81
vs SGX:L19: 18.04
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 .
Lum Chang Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms
Lum Chang Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lum Chang Holdings'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:L19 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lum Chang Holdings'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.
Lum Chang Holdings Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lum Chang Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lum Chang Holdings'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.
Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) has a Interest Coverage of 18.90 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lum Chang Holdings and its competitors. This is 354% above median its historical median of 4.16. Over the past decade, Lum Chang Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.79 to 18.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #450 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Lum Chang Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Lum Chang Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 18.90 is 354% above median its 10-year median of 4.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 18.04. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Lum Chang Holdings' value of 18.90 is 142% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #450 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lum Chang Holdings has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lum Chang Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #450 out of 1359 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Lum Chang Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Lum Chang Holdings' value of 18.90 is 142% above this benchmark. Historically, Lum Chang Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.79 to 18.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.16 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Lum Chang Holdings 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 7.81, based on 1,359 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. Lum Chang Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 18.90 is 142% 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 Lum Chang Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lum Chang Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 18.90, which is 354% above median its own 10-year median of 4.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lum Chang Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.35, compared to a current price of S$0.50 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.90, which is 354% above median its 10-year median of 4.16 and 142% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. Lum Chang Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19), the current Interest Coverage is 18.90 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 Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lum Chang Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.50 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.35.
GuruFocus considers Lum Chang Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:L19:
Interest Coverage: 18.90 (354% above median its 10-year median of 4.16)
GF Value™: S$0.35 vs. price of S$0.50 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 142% above the Construction median (#450 of 1359)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:L19 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lum Chang Holdings Ltd is a construction company operating through four segments: Construction; Restoration & Interior Fit-Out; Property Development and Investment; and Investment Holding & Others. The Construction segment, which contributes the majority of the revenue, focuses on building construction, extensions, additions, alterations, refurbishment, and restoration. The Restoration & Interior Fit-Out segment offers niche restoration works, interior fit-outs, and addition and alteration (A&A) projects. The Property Development and Investment segment develops and holds properties for sale and investment, while the Investment Holding & Others segment manages group investments and provides management services.
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