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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. World Houseware holdings's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-5.46 Mil. World Houseware holdings's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.33 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 World Houseware holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
WHWRF's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 7.81 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
World Houseware holdings (OTCPK:WHWRF) 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 .
World Houseware holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms
World Houseware holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
WHWRF vs TT, JCI, CARR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, World Houseware 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.
World Houseware holdings Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, World Houseware holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Houseware holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.
World Houseware 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:
World Houseware holdings 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
World Houseware holdings (WHWRF) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on World Houseware holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, World Houseware holdings ranks #999999 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry.
Is World Houseware holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
World Houseware holdings' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, World Houseware holdings ranks #999999 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, World Houseware holdings has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Houseware holdings' Interest Coverage compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, World Houseware holdings ranks #999999 out of 1359 companies for Interest Coverage. This places World Houseware holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,359 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 World Houseware holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Houseware holdings'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 World Houseware holdings stock overvalued right now?
World Houseware holdings (WHWRF) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). World Houseware holdings' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 World Houseware holdings (WHWRF), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 World Houseware holdings (WHWRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Houseware holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.05 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.04.
Key valuation signals for WHWRF:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $0.04 vs. price of $0.05 (25% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHWRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
World Houseware Holdings is an investment holding company. Its segments include Household products, which manufacture and distribute household products; PVC pipes and fittings, which manufacture and distribute PVC pipes and fittings; and Property investments, which invests in properties. The majority of revenue is derived from PVC pipes and fittings segment. Its geographical areas include Mainland China, Hong Kong, Asia (excluding Hong Kong and Mainland China), and Others.
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