TCOM (Trip.com Group) Interest Coverage: 33.70 (As of Dec. 2025) — 903% Above Median


TCOM Trip.com Group Ltd TCOM
79 GF Score
Price $40.09
GF Value $79.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Trip.com Group Interest Coverage?

Trip.com Group TCOM -13.41% 79 Interest Coverage is 33.70 as of Dec. 2025, which is 903% above its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates TCOM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Travel & Leisure companies, Trip.com Group ranks better than 71.43% 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. Trip.com Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $550 Mil. Trip.com Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-16 Mil. Trip.com Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 33.70. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Trip.com Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TCOM' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 3.36   Max: 20.24
Current: 20.24


TCOM's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
71.43% of 609 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.35 vs TCOM: 20.24

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


Trip.com Group  (NAS:TCOM) 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 .


Trip.com Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Trip.com Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trip.com 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.

Trip.com Group Interest Coverage Chart

Trip.com Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.47 5.77 8.62 20.16

Trip.com Group 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 12.46 15.48 30.46 33.70 34.30

TCOM vs EXPE, CCL, VIK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Trip.com 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.


Trip.com Group Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Trip.com Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trip.com Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Trip.com Group 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.

Trip.com Group'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, Trip.com Group's Interest Expense was $-121 Mil. Its Operating Income was $2,430 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,706 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2429.861/-120.542
=20.16

Trip.com Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Trip.com Group's Interest Expense was $-16 Mil. Its Operating Income was $550 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,706 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*550.176/-16.328
=33.70

* 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 33.70 mean?
Trip.com Group (TCOM) has a Interest Coverage of 33.70 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Trip.com Group and its competitors. This is 903% above median its historical median of 3.36. Over the past decade, Trip.com Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.47 to 20.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Trip.com Group ranks #174 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Trip.com Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Trip.com Group's current Interest Coverage of 33.70 is 903% above median its 10-year median of 3.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 20.24. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Trip.com Group's value of 33.70 is 529.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trip.com Group ranks #174 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Trip.com Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trip.com Group's Interest Coverage compare to EXPE and CCL?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Trip.com Group ranks #174 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Trip.com Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Trip.com Group's value of 33.70 is 529.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Trip.com Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.47 to 20.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Trip.com 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.35, based on 609 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. Trip.com Group's current Interest Coverage of 33.70 is 529.9% 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 Trip.com Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trip.com Group's current Interest Coverage is 33.70, which is 903% above median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trip.com Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trip.com Group (TCOM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.05, compared to a current price of $40.09 — trading 49.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 33.70, which is 903% above median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 529.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.35. Trip.com Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Trip.com Group (TCOM), the current Interest Coverage is 33.70 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Trip.com Group (TCOM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trip.com Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $40.09 is trading 49.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $79.05. GuruFocus considers Trip.com Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TCOM:

  • Interest Coverage: 33.70 (903% above median its 10-year median of 3.36)
  • GF Value™: $79.05 vs. price of $40.09 (49.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 529.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#174 of 609)

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


Trip.com Group Business Description

Address 30 Raffles Place, No. 29-01, Shanghai, SGP, 048622
Trip.com is the largest online travel agent in China and is positioned to benefit from the country's rising demand for higher-margin outbound travel as passport penetration is only 12% in China. The company generated about 79% of sales from accommodation reservations and transportation ticketing in 2024. The rest of revenue comes from package tours and corporate travel. Before the pandemic in 2019, the company generated 25% of revenue from international travel, which is important to its margin expansion. Most of sales come from its domestic platform, but the company is expanding its overseas business. The competes in a crowded OTA industry in China, including Meituan, Alibaba-backed Fliggy, Tongcheng, and Qunar. The company was founded in 1999 and listed on the Nasdaq in December 2003.
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