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South Basic Chemicals JSCSTC:CSV -1.12%68 Interest Coverage is 41.79 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 52.24. GuruFocus rates STC:CSV with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫38,527.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,244 Chemicals companies, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks better than 68.41% 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. South Basic Chemicals JSC's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₫159,555 Mil. South Basic Chemicals JSC's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₫-3,818 Mil.
South Basic Chemicals JSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 41.79.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for South Basic Chemicals JSC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
STC:CSV'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.07 Med: 52.24 Max: 169.84
Current: 29.32
STC:CSV's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 68.41% of 1244
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.355
vs STC:CSV: 29.32
South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) 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 .
South Basic Chemicals JSC Interest Coverage Related Terms
South Basic Chemicals JSC 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.
STC:CSV vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, South Basic Chemicals JSC'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.
South Basic Chemicals JSC Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Basic Chemicals JSC's Interest Coverage falls into.
South Basic Chemicals JSC 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.
South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) has a Interest Coverage of 41.79 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on South Basic Chemicals JSC and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 52.24. Over the past decade, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 18.07 to 169.84. According to the industry distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #393 out of 1244 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC's Interest Coverage too high?
South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Interest Coverage of 41.79 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 52.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.07 to a high of 169.84. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.36. South Basic Chemicals JSC's value of 41.79 is 303.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #393 out of 1244 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South Basic Chemicals JSC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Basic Chemicals JSC's Interest Coverage compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #393 out of 1244 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts South Basic Chemicals JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.36. South Basic Chemicals JSC's value of 41.79 is 303.6% above this benchmark. Historically, South Basic Chemicals JSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 18.07 to 169.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.24 vs. the industry median of 10.36, South Basic Chemicals JSC 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.36, based on 1,244 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. South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Interest Coverage of 41.79 is 303.6% 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Interest Coverage is 41.79, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 52.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫38,527.57, compared to a current price of ₫22,000.00 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 41.79, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 52.24 and 303.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.36. South Basic Chemicals JSC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV), the current Interest Coverage is 41.79 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫22,000.00 is trading 42.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫38,527.57.
GuruFocus considers South Basic Chemicals JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:CSV:
Interest Coverage: 41.79 (20% below median its 10-year median of 52.24)
GF Value™: ₫38,527.57 vs. price of ₫22,000.00 (42.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 303.6% above the Chemicals median (#393 of 1244)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:CSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Basic Chemicals JSC is a manufacturer of basic inorganic chemicals. The company operates in the area of manufacturing chemical products and the chemical business. Its other activities include the exploitation and processing of bauxite minerals and, processing of salt product, Production of chemical materials and equipment; processing and manufacturing of specialized equipment, technological pipelines and pipelines for industrial waste water supply industry (not subject to pressure - except recycling of metal waste, electroplating slag, casting metallurgy, Production of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, Experimental research activities and other services. It offers products such as basic inorganic chemicals, water treatment chemicals, salts, and other products.
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