Hua Na Hydropower JSC (STC:HNA) Interest Coverage: 20.39 (As of Jun. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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STC:HNA Hua Na Hydropower JSC STC:HNA
61 GF Score
Price ₫21,100.00
GF Value ₫34,548.51
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Hua Na Hydropower JSC Interest Coverage?

Hua Na Hydropower JSC STC:HNA 61 Interest Coverage is 20.39 as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 18.24. GuruFocus rates STC:HNA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫34,548.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 326 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Hua Na Hydropower JSC ranks better than 90.8% 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. Hua Na Hydropower JSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₫118,429 Mil. Hua Na Hydropower JSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₫-5,809 Mil. Hua Na Hydropower JSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 20.39. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hua Na Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

STC:HNA' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.09   Med: 18.24   Max: 28.95
Current: 22.98


STC:HNA's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
90.8% of 326 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.985 vs STC:HNA: 22.98

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Hua Na Hydropower JSC  (STC:HNA) 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 .


Hua Na Hydropower JSC Interest Coverage Related Terms


Hua Na Hydropower JSC Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hua Na Hydropower JSC'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.

Hua Na Hydropower JSC Interest Coverage Chart

Hua Na Hydropower JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
8.09 28.95 18.24

Hua Na Hydropower JSC Quarterly Data
Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Hua Na Hydropower JSC Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Hua Na Hydropower 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.


Hua Na Hydropower JSC Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Hua Na Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hua Na Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Hua Na Hydropower 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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Hua Na Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Hua Na Hydropower JSC's Interest Expense was ₫-27,981 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫510,399 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫327,040 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*510399.485/-27980.608
=18.24

Hua Na Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Hua Na Hydropower JSC's Interest Expense was ₫-5,809 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫118,429 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫306,600 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*118428.55/-5809.346
=20.39

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 20.39 mean?
Hua Na Hydropower JSC (STC:HNA) has a Interest Coverage of 20.39 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hua Na Hydropower JSC and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 18.24. Over the past decade, Hua Na Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.09 to 28.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Hua Na Hydropower JSC ranks #30 out of 326 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Hua Na Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage too high?
Hua Na Hydropower JSC's current Interest Coverage of 20.39 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 18.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.09 to a high of 28.95. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.99. Hua Na Hydropower JSC's value of 20.39 is 583.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hua Na Hydropower JSC ranks #30 out of 326 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hua Na Hydropower JSC has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hua Na Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Hua Na Hydropower JSC ranks #30 out of 326 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Hua Na Hydropower JSC in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.99. Hua Na Hydropower JSC's value of 20.39 is 583.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hua Na Hydropower JSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.09 to 28.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.24 vs. the industry median of 2.99, Hua Na Hydropower 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.99, based on 326 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. Hua Na Hydropower JSC's current Interest Coverage of 20.39 is 583.1% 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 Hua Na Hydropower JSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hua Na Hydropower JSC's current Interest Coverage is 20.39, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 18.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hua Na Hydropower JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Na Hydropower JSC (STC:HNA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫34,548.51, compared to a current price of ₫21,100.00 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.39, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 18.24 and 583.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.99. Hua Na Hydropower JSC's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Hua Na Hydropower JSC (STC:HNA), the current Interest Coverage is 20.39 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 Hua Na Hydropower JSC (STC:HNA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Na Hydropower JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫21,100.00 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫34,548.51. GuruFocus considers Hua Na Hydropower JSC to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:HNA:

  • Interest Coverage: 20.39 (12% above median its 10-year median of 18.24)
  • GF Value™: ₫34,548.51 vs. price of ₫21,100.00 (38.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 583.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#30 of 326)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:HNA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hua Na Hydropower JSC Business Description

Address No. 07, Quang Trung, Thanh Vinh Ward, 9th Floor, Nghe An Petroleum Building, Nghe An Province, Vinh, VNM
Hua Na Hydropower JSC operates in electric power generation. The principal business activities are to manage and operate the Hua Na Hydropower Plant and the Nam Non Hydropower Plant. The company also engaged in Electricity production, electricity transmission and distribution, Iron ore mining, electrical system installation, trading machinery, equipment, and other machine parts, other specialized construction activities, Trading in real estate, and the rest of the other business.
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