Han Express Co (XKRX:014130) Interest Coverage: 0.27 (As of Jun. 2026) — 94% Below Median

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XKRX:014130 Han Express Co Ltd XKRX:014130
58 GF Score
Price ₩2,625.00
GF Value ₩3,126.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Han Express Co Interest Coverage?

Han Express Co XKRX:014130 -0.19% 58 Interest Coverage is 0.27 as of Jun. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 4.34. GuruFocus rates XKRX:014130 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩3,126.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 856 Transportation companies, Han Express Co ranks worse than 116822.31% 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. Han Express Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩1,145 Mil. Han Express Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩-4,169 Mil. Han Express Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.27. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


XKRX:014130's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 5.635
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Han Express Co  (XKRX:014130) 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 .


Han Express Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Han Express Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Han Express 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.

Han Express Co Interest Coverage Chart

Han Express Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Han Express Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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XKRX:014130 vs UPS, FDX, EXPD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Han Express 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.


Han Express Co Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Han Express Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Han Express Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Han Express 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.

Han Express 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, Han Express Co's Interest Expense was ₩-16,820 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₩-3,620 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩121,081 Mil.

Han Express Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Han Express Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Han Express Co's Interest Expense was ₩-4,169 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₩1,145 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩104,762 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*1144.902/-4169.14
=0.27

* 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 0.27 mean?
Han Express Co (XKRX:014130) has a Interest Coverage of 0.27 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Han Express Co and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 4.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Han Express Co ranks #999999 out of 856 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Han Express Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Han Express Co's current Interest Coverage of 0.27 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 4.34. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.64. Han Express Co's value of 0.27 is 95.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Han Express Co ranks #999999 out of 856 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Han Express Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Han Express Co's Interest Coverage compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Han Express Co ranks #999999 out of 856 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Han Express Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.64. Han Express Co's value of 0.27 is 95.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.34 vs. the industry median of 5.64, Han Express Co 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 5.64, based on 856 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. Han Express Co's current Interest Coverage of 0.27 is 95.2% 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 Han Express Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Han Express Co's current Interest Coverage is 0.27, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 4.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Han Express Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Han Express Co (XKRX:014130) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩3,126.79, compared to a current price of ₩2,625.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.27, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 4.34 and 95.2% below the Transportation industry median of 5.64. Han Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Han Express Co (XKRX:014130), the current Interest Coverage is 0.27 as of Jun. 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 Han Express Co (XKRX:014130) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Han Express Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩2,625.00 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩3,126.79. GuruFocus considers Han Express Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:014130:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.27 (94% below median its 10-year median of 4.34)
  • GF Value™: ₩3,126.79 vs. price of ₩2,625.00 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.2% below the Transportation median (#999999 of 856)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:014130 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Han Express Co Business Description

Address 103 Chorok-ro, Yanggam-myeon, Gyeonggi-do, Hwaseong-si, KOR, 402-040
Han Express Co Ltd is a South Korean company operating in the integrated shipping and logistics industry. The company is engaged in the domestic freight transportation business using general roads (domestic transportation sector) and special cargo (chemicals, toxic substances, oil, etc.). Furthermore, it provides 3PL services (distribution logistics sector) that support the transportation, storage, and distribution processing of domestic distribution cargo; import/export cargo brokerage and international multimodal transport arrangement services (international logistics sector); and other warehousing services. It is also a comprehensive logistics company that provides logistics consulting and logistics information systems.
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