Agabang&Co (XKRX:013990) Interest Coverage: 24.91 (As of Mar. 2026) — 48% Below Median

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XKRX:013990 Agabang&Co XKRX:013990
80 GF Score
Price ₩4,140.00
GF Value ₩5,524.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Agabang&Co Interest Coverage?

Agabang&Co XKRX:013990 -2.70% 80 Interest Coverage is 24.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 47.54. GuruFocus rates XKRX:013990 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩5,524.94 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 752 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Agabang&Co ranks better than 83.51% 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. Agabang&Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩2,137 Mil. Agabang&Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩-86 Mil. Agabang&Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.91. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Agabang&Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XKRX:013990' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.05   Med: 47.54   Max: 72.12
Current: 44.49


XKRX:013990's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
83.51% of 752 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.42 vs XKRX:013990: 44.49

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


Agabang&Co  (XKRX:013990) 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 .


Agabang&Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Agabang&Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Agabang&Co'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.

Agabang&Co Interest Coverage Chart

Agabang&Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Agabang&Co 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 16.24 69.18 24.14 62.37 24.91

XKRX:013990 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Agabang&Co'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.


Agabang&Co Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Agabang&Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Agabang&Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Agabang&Co 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.

Agabang&Co'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, Agabang&Co's Interest Expense was ₩-330 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₩13,987 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩2,324 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*13987.123/-329.627
=42.43

Agabang&Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Agabang&Co's Interest Expense was ₩-86 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₩2,137 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*2136.934/-85.799
=24.91

* 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 24.91 mean?
Agabang&Co (XKRX:013990) has a Interest Coverage of 24.91 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Agabang&Co and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 47.54. Over the past decade, Agabang&Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.05 to 72.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Agabang&Co ranks #124 out of 752 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Agabang&Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Agabang&Co's current Interest Coverage of 24.91 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 47.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.05 to a high of 72.12. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.42. Agabang&Co's value of 24.91 is 359.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Agabang&Co ranks #124 out of 752 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Agabang&Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agabang&Co's Interest Coverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Agabang&Co ranks #124 out of 752 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Agabang&Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.42. Agabang&Co's value of 24.91 is 359.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Agabang&Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.05 to 72.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.54 vs. the industry median of 5.42, Agabang&Co 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.42, based on 752 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. Agabang&Co's current Interest Coverage of 24.91 is 359.6% 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 Agabang&Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Agabang&Co's current Interest Coverage is 24.91, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 47.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agabang&Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agabang&Co (XKRX:013990) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩5,524.94, compared to a current price of ₩4,140.00 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 24.91, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 47.54 and 359.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.42. Agabang&Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Agabang&Co (XKRX:013990), the current Interest Coverage is 24.91 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 Agabang&Co (XKRX:013990) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agabang&Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩4,140.00 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩5,524.94. GuruFocus considers Agabang&Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:013990:

  • Interest Coverage: 24.91 (48% below median its 10-year median of 47.54)
  • GF Value™: ₩5,524.94 vs. price of ₩4,140.00 (25.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100
  • Industry Position: 359.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#124 of 752)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:013990 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Agabang&Co Business Description

Address 207, Teheran-ro, Agabang Building, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, KOR, 135-718
Agabang&Co is a South Korea based company operates in the apparel business. The business activity of the group includes manufacturing and marketing of maternity and baby products such as baby clothes, breastfeeding products, baby carriage and car seats, and pregnancy goods. The products are offered under Agabang, Petit Marchons, Tiny Plex, Putto, Destination Maternity, and Design Skin brand names. Geographically operations are carried out through the region of South Korea, however, it also holds the presence in U.S, China, and Vietnam and in other regions.
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