TPIHF (Transport International Holdings) Interest Coverage: 5.66 (As of Dec. 2025) — 48% Below Median


TPIHF Transport International Holdings Ltd TPIHF
67 GF Score
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What is Transport International Holdings Interest Coverage?

Transport International Holdings TPIHF 67 Interest Coverage is 5.66 as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 10.91. GuruFocus rates TPIHF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.95. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Transportation companies, Transport International Holdings ranks better than 59.19% 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. Transport International Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $25 Mil. Transport International Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-4 Mil. Transport International Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.66. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Transport International Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TPIHF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 10.91   Max: 47.53
Current: 7.8


TPIHF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
59.19% of 838 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.67 vs TPIHF: 7.80

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


Transport International Holdings  (OTCPK:TPIHF) 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 .


Transport International Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


Transport International Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transport International Holdings'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.

Transport International Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

Transport International Holdings 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 0.69 0.00 0.00 1.60 7.80

Transport International Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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TPIHF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Transport International Holdings'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.


Transport International Holdings Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Transport International Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Transport International Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Transport International Holdings 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.

Transport International Holdings'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, Transport International Holdings's Interest Expense was $-8 Mil. Its Operating Income was $61 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $71 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*61.497/-7.881
=7.80

Transport International Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Transport International Holdings's Interest Expense was $-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was $25 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $71 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*25.1/-4.437
=5.66

* 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 5.66 mean?
Transport International Holdings (TPIHF) has a Interest Coverage of 5.66 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Transport International Holdings and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 10.91. Over the past decade, Transport International Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.42 to 47.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Transport International Holdings ranks #342 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Transport International Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Transport International Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 5.66 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 10.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 47.53. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.67. Transport International Holdings' value of 5.66 is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transport International Holdings ranks #342 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Transport International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transport International Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Transport International Holdings ranks #342 out of 838 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Transport International Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.67. Transport International Holdings' value of 5.66 is 0.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Transport International Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.42 to 47.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.91 vs. the industry median of 5.67, Transport International Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.67, based on 838 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. Transport International Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 5.66 is 0.2% 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 Transport International Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transport International Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 5.66, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 10.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transport International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Transport International Holdings (TPIHF) has a current Interest Coverage of 5.66. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.95, compared to a current price of $2.97 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.66, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 10.91 and 0.2% below the Transportation industry median of 5.67. Transport International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Transport International Holdings (TPIHF), the current Interest Coverage is 5.66 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 Transport International Holdings (TPIHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transport International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.97 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.95.

Key valuation signals for TPIHF:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.66 (48% below median its 10-year median of 10.91)
  • GF Value™: $2.95 vs. price of $2.97 (0.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.2% below the Transportation median (#342 of 838)

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


Transport International Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00062:Hong Kong
Address 9 Po Lun Street, 15th Floor, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Transport International Holdings Ltd is a public transportation company domiciled in the People's Republic of China. Its main segments include franchised bus operation and property holdings and development. The franchised bus operation segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, provides franchised public bus services in Hong Kong. The property holdings and development segment develops and leases nonresidential properties for use as investment properties.
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