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Hla GroupSHSE:600398 -0.17%87 Interest Coverage is 88.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 39.06. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600398 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 735 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hla Group ranks better than 85.03% 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. Hla Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,268 Mil. Hla Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-14 Mil.
Hla Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 88.53.
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. Hla Group Corp Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hla Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600398'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.29 Med: 39.06 Max: 1077.29
Current: 52.71
SHSE:600398's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 85.03% of 735
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs SHSE:600398: 52.71
Hla Group (SHSE:600398) 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 .
Hla Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Hla Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hla Group'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.
SHSE:600398 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hla 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.
Hla Group Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hla Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hla Group'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.
Hla Group (SHSE:600398) has a Interest Coverage of 88.53 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hla Group and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 39.06. Over the past decade, Hla Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.29 to 1,077.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Hla Group ranks #110 out of 735 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Hla Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Hla Group's current Interest Coverage of 88.53 is 127% above median its 10-year median of 39.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.29 to a high of 1,077.29. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.30. Hla Group's value of 88.53 is 1570.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hla Group ranks #110 out of 735 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hla Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hla Group's Interest Coverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hla Group ranks #110 out of 735 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Hla Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.30. Hla Group's value of 88.53 is 1570.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hla Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.29 to 1,077.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.06 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Hla 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.30, based on 735 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. Hla Group's current Interest Coverage of 88.53 is 1570.4% 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 Hla Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hla Group's current Interest Coverage is 88.53, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 39.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hla Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hla Group (SHSE:600398) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.75, compared to a current price of ¥5.98 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 88.53, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 39.06 and 1570.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.30. Hla Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Hla Group (SHSE:600398), the current Interest Coverage is 88.53 as of Mar. 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 Hla Group (SHSE:600398) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hla Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.98 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.75.
GuruFocus considers Hla Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600398:
Interest Coverage: 88.53 (127% above median its 10-year median of 39.06)
GF Value™: ¥7.75 vs. price of ¥5.98 (22.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1570.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#110 of 735)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hla Group Corp Ltd is a Chinese clothing company. Its businesses include the operation of brand clothes, the production, and sales of upscale suits and professional clothing. Its brand clothing management includes brand management, supply chain management, and marketing network management. The company operates product brands including HLA, HLA Group Buying, OVV, Yingshi YeeHoO, and HLA Optimal Selection. The company offers men's clothing, women's clothing, and accessories.
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