THFRF (Thai Union Group PCL) Interest Coverage: 2.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median


THFRF Thai Union Group PCL THFRF
74 GF Score
Price $0.43
GF Value $0.56
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What is Thai Union Group PCL Interest Coverage?

Thai Union Group PCL THFRF 74 Interest Coverage is 2.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 3.72. GuruFocus rates THFRF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.56. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,510 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Thai Union Group PCL ranks worse than 71.66% 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. Thai Union Group PCL's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $36 Mil. Thai Union Group PCL's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-16 Mil. Thai Union Group PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.20. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Thai Union Group PCL interest coverage is 3.51, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for Thai Union Group PCL's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

THFRF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77   Med: 3.72   Max: 5.4
Current: 3.51


THFRF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
71.66% of 1510 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.64 vs THFRF: 3.51

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


Thai Union Group PCL  (OTCPK:THFRF) 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 .


Thai Union Group PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms


Thai Union Group PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thai Union Group PCL'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.

Thai Union Group PCL Interest Coverage Chart

Thai Union Group PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Thai Union Group PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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THFRF vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Thai Union Group PCL'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.


Thai Union Group PCL Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Thai Union Group PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Thai Union Group PCL's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Thai Union Group PCL 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.

Thai Union Group PCL'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, Thai Union Group PCL's Interest Expense was $-66 Mil. Its Operating Income was $213 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,492 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*212.818/-65.866
=3.23

Thai Union Group PCL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Thai Union Group PCL's Interest Expense was $-16 Mil. Its Operating Income was $36 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,264 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*36.13/-16.435
=2.20

* 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 2.20 mean?
Thai Union Group PCL (THFRF) has a Interest Coverage of 2.20 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Thai Union Group PCL and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 3.72. Over the past decade, Thai Union Group PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.77 to 5.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Thai Union Group PCL ranks #1082 out of 1510 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Thai Union Group PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Thai Union Group PCL's current Interest Coverage of 2.20 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 3.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 5.40. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. Thai Union Group PCL's value of 2.20 is 74.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thai Union Group PCL ranks #1082 out of 1510 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Thai Union Group PCL has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thai Union Group PCL's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Thai Union Group PCL ranks #1082 out of 1510 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Thai Union Group PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. Thai Union Group PCL's value of 2.20 is 74.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Thai Union Group PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.77 to 5.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.72 vs. the industry median of 8.64, Thai Union Group PCL 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.64, based on 1,510 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. Thai Union Group PCL's current Interest Coverage of 2.20 is 74.5% 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 Thai Union Group PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thai Union Group PCL's current Interest Coverage is 2.20, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 3.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thai Union Group PCL stock overvalued right now?
Thai Union Group PCL (THFRF) has a current Interest Coverage of 2.20. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.56, compared to a current price of $0.43 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.20, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 3.72 and 74.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.64. Thai Union Group PCL's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Thai Union Group PCL (THFRF), the current Interest Coverage is 2.20 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 Thai Union Group PCL (THFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Union Group PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.43 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.56.

Key valuation signals for THFRF:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.20 (41% below median its 10-year median of 3.72)
  • GF Value™: $0.56 vs. price of $0.43 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1082 of 1510)

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


Thai Union Group PCL Business Description

Address 72/1 Moo 7, Sethakit 1 Road, Tarsrai Sub-district, Amphur Muang, Samutsakorn, Samut sakhon, THA, 74000
Thai Union Group PCL is a seafood-based food products company. The company sells its products locally in Thailand, as well as in North America and Europe. The business categories are ambient seafood (tuna, salmon, sardine, mackerel); frozen and chilled seafood and related products (shrimp, lobster, salmon); and pet food and value-added. In North America, Thai Union's portfolio contains tuna, salmon, and sardines, sold in different varieties under the Chicken of the Sea and Genova brands. In Europe, the company offers seafood and fish products under brands such as John West, Petit Navire, Parmentier, King Oscar, Mareblum, and Rugen Fisch. In Asia-Pacific, the local brands are Century, Sealect, Fisho, Bellotta, and Marvo. Majority of revenue is from USA.
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