Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


STC:NKG Nam Kim Steel JSC STC:NKG
75 GF Score
Price ₫11,800.00
GF Value ₫9,349.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Nam Kim Steel JSC Interest Coverage?

Nam Kim Steel JSC STC:NKG -0.42% 75 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:NKG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫9,349.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 456 Steel companies, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks worse than 94.08% 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. Nam Kim Steel JSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫-17,152 Mil. Nam Kim Steel JSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫-47,200 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nam Kim Steel JSC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

STC:NKG' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 1.21   Max: 15.07
Current: 0.56


STC:NKG's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
94.08% of 456 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.445 vs STC:NKG: 0.56

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


Nam Kim Steel JSC  (STC:NKG) 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 .


Nam Kim Steel JSC Interest Coverage Related Terms


Nam Kim Steel JSC Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nam Kim Steel 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.

Nam Kim Steel JSC Interest Coverage Chart

Nam Kim Steel JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 15.07 0.36 1.27 3.34 1.05

Nam Kim Steel JSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.68 1.69 1.30 0.00 0.00

STC:NKG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nam Kim Steel 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.


Nam Kim Steel JSC Interest Coverage vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nam Kim Steel JSC's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Nam Kim Steel 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.

Nam Kim Steel 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, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Interest Expense was ₫-219,642 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫230,350 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫2,266,131 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*230349.628/-219641.639
=1.05

Nam Kim Steel JSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Interest Expense was ₫-47,200 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫-17,152 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫2,325,452 Mil.

Nam Kim Steel JSC did not have earnings to cover the 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Nam Kim Steel JSC and its competitors. Over the past decade, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.27 to 15.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #429 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC's Interest Coverage too high?
Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 15.07. Based on the distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #429 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nam Kim Steel JSC has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nam Kim Steel JSC's Interest Coverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #429 out of 456 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Nam Kim Steel JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.45. Historically, Nam Kim Steel JSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.27 to 15.07 over the past decade. 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 Steel company?
The median Interest Coverage among Steel companies is 4.45, based on 456 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. 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫9,349.59, compared to a current price of ₫11,800.00 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Nam Kim Steel JSC's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₫11,800.00 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫9,349.59. GuruFocus considers Nam Kim Steel JSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:NKG:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: ₫9,349.59 vs. price of ₫11,800.00 (26.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Nam Kim Steel JSC Business Description

Address Lot A1, Street D2, Dong An 2 Industrial Park, Binh Duong Ward, Ho Chi Minh, Binh Duong Province, VNM
Nam Kim Steel JSC through its subsidiaries manufactures of other metal products, production of steel tole: galvanized, aluminium-zinc alloy coated, steel sheets (galvalume), steel sheets coated, galvanized coating; Production of iron, steel, cast iron, production of steel pipes, steel and rolled steel products, cold rolled steel, galvanized steel, black steel tape, galvanized steel tape; Wholesale of metals and metals ores, details: wholesale iron and steel; Mechanical processing, handling and metal coating; Trading scrap; and Road transportation services; logistics services, cargo handling services; leasing of transport vehicles and other transport-related support services.
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