VIX Securities JSC (STC:VIX) Interest Coverage: 2.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 87% Below Median


STC:VIX VIX Securities JSC STC:VIX
85 GF Score
Price ₫16,850.00
GF Value ₫28,749.72
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is VIX Securities JSC Interest Coverage?

VIX Securities JSC STC:VIX +0.90% 85 Interest Coverage is 2.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 15.68. GuruFocus rates STC:VIX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫28,749.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Capital Markets companies, VIX Securities JSC ranks worse than 54.8% 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. VIX Securities JSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫302,935 Mil. VIX Securities JSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫-149,551 Mil. VIX Securities JSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.03. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

STC:VIX' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.49   Med: 15.68   Max: No Debt
Current: 12.16


STC:VIX's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
54.8% of 427 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 19.12 vs STC:VIX: 12.16

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


VIX Securities JSC  (STC:VIX) 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 .


VIX Securities JSC Interest Coverage Related Terms


VIX Securities JSC Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VIX Securities 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.

VIX Securities JSC Interest Coverage Chart

VIX Securities JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 18.60 5.82 No Debt 4.95 15.68

VIX Securities 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 12.16 20.74 25.22 8.77 2.03

STC:VIX vs MS, GS, SCHW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, VIX Securities 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.


VIX Securities JSC Interest Coverage vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, VIX Securities JSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VIX Securities JSC's Interest Coverage falls into.


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VIX Securities 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.

VIX Securities 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, VIX Securities JSC's Interest Expense was ₫-384,978 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫6,034,770 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*6034769.767/-384978.463
=15.68

VIX Securities JSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, VIX Securities JSC's Interest Expense was ₫-149,551 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₫302,935 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*302935.484/-149550.671
=2.03

* 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 2.03 mean?
VIX Securities JSC (STC:VIX) has a Interest Coverage of 2.03 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on VIX Securities JSC and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 15.68. Over the past decade, VIX Securities JSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.49 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, VIX Securities JSC ranks #234 out of 427 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is VIX Securities JSC's Interest Coverage too high?
VIX Securities JSC's current Interest Coverage of 2.03 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 15.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.49 to a high of 10,000.00. The Capital Markets industry median Interest Coverage is 19.12. VIX Securities JSC's value of 2.03 is 89.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VIX Securities JSC ranks #234 out of 427 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VIX Securities JSC has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VIX Securities JSC's Interest Coverage compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, VIX Securities JSC ranks #234 out of 427 companies for Interest Coverage. This places VIX Securities JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 19.12. VIX Securities JSC's value of 2.03 is 89.4% below this benchmark. Historically, VIX Securities JSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.49 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.68 vs. the industry median of 19.12, VIX Securities JSC has consistently been below 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Interest Coverage among Capital Markets companies is 19.12, based on 427 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. VIX Securities JSC's current Interest Coverage of 2.03 is 89.4% below 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 VIX Securities JSC and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Interest Coverage is 19.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VIX Securities JSC's current Interest Coverage is 2.03, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 15.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VIX Securities JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VIX Securities JSC (STC:VIX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫28,749.72, compared to a current price of ₫16,850.00 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.03, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 15.68 and 89.4% below the Capital Markets industry median of 19.12. VIX Securities JSC's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 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 VIX Securities JSC (STC:VIX), the current Interest Coverage is 2.03 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 VIX Securities JSC (STC:VIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VIX Securities JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫16,850.00 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫28,749.72. GuruFocus considers VIX Securities JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STC:VIX:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.03 (87% below median its 10-year median of 15.68)
  • GF Value™: ₫28,749.72 vs. price of ₫16,850.00 (41.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.4% below the Capital Markets median (#234 of 427)

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


VIX Securities JSC Business Description

Address No. 52 Le Dai Hanh Street, Floor 22, Le Dai Hanh Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, VNM
VIX Securities JSC is a Vietnam-based company that provides brokerage services, securities trading, underwriting for securities issues, finance, and investment advisory services. The Company's goal is to become a securities company with the service quality in the Vietnamese market. The Company always strives to build sustainable trust, in order to bring the highest values and benefits to clients, partners, the community, stakeholders and each employee of the Company.
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