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Soilbuild Construction GroupSGX:ZQM +0.78%49 Interest Coverage is 57.37 as of Jun. 2026, which is 170% above its 10-year median of 21.22. GuruFocus rates SGX:ZQM with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,364 Construction companies, Soilbuild Construction Group ranks better than 75.59% 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. Soilbuild Construction Group's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$43.9 Mil. Soilbuild Construction Group's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$-0.8 Mil.
Soilbuild Construction Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 57.37.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Soilbuild Construction Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:ZQM'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.39 Med: 21.22 Max: 471.82
Current: 50.18
SGX:ZQM's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 75.59% of 1364
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81
vs SGX:ZQM: 50.18
Soilbuild Construction Group (SGX:ZQM) 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 .
Soilbuild Construction Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Soilbuild Construction Group 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.
Soilbuild Construction Group Interest Coverage Chart
SGX:ZQM vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Soilbuild Construction Group'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.
Soilbuild Construction Group Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Soilbuild Construction Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soilbuild Construction Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
Soilbuild Construction Group 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:
* 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.
Soilbuild Construction Group (SGX:ZQM) has a Interest Coverage of 57.37 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Soilbuild Construction Group and its competitors. This is 170% above median its historical median of 21.22. Over the past decade, Soilbuild Construction Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.39 to 471.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Soilbuild Construction Group ranks #333 out of 1364 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Soilbuild Construction Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Soilbuild Construction Group's current Interest Coverage of 57.37 is 170% above median its 10-year median of 21.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.39 to a high of 471.82. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Soilbuild Construction Group's value of 57.37 is 634.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soilbuild Construction Group ranks #333 out of 1364 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Soilbuild Construction Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soilbuild Construction Group's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Soilbuild Construction Group ranks #333 out of 1364 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Soilbuild Construction Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Soilbuild Construction Group's value of 57.37 is 634.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Soilbuild Construction Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.39 to 471.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.22 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Soilbuild Construction Group 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 1,364 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. Soilbuild Construction Group's current Interest Coverage of 57.37 is 634.6% 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 Soilbuild Construction Group 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. Soilbuild Construction Group's current Interest Coverage is 57.37, which is 170% above median its own 10-year median of 21.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soilbuild Construction Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soilbuild Construction Group (SGX:ZQM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.40, compared to a current price of S$0.65 — trading 61.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 57.37, which is 170% above median its 10-year median of 21.22 and 634.6% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. Soilbuild Construction Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Soilbuild Construction Group (SGX:ZQM), the current Interest Coverage is 57.37 as of Jun. 2026. 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 Soilbuild Construction Group (SGX:ZQM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soilbuild Construction Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.65 is trading 61.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.40.
GuruFocus considers Soilbuild Construction Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:ZQM:
Interest Coverage: 57.37 (170% above median its 10-year median of 21.22)
GF Value™: S$0.40 vs. price of S$0.65 (61.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 634.6% above the Construction median (#333 of 1364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:ZQM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd is a builder engaged in the construction of residential and business space properties. The company offers real estate services including design and build, construction, turnkey construction, project management consultancy, procurement, mechanical and electrical installation, and precast and prefabrication solutions. The projects of the company in Singapore include uas South Avenue project, Soitec project, Toa Payoh HDB project, DB Schenker project, Tampines North project, Ubi Transportation Hub project, and others. Its geographical segments are spread across Singapore, Malaysia, and Myanmar, with Singapore deriving the majority of its revenue.
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