Huons Co (XKRX:243070) Interest Coverage: 22.01 (As of Jun. 2026) — 16% Below Median

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XKRX:243070 Huons Co Ltd XKRX:243070
87 GF Score
Price ₩24,900.00
GF Value ₩31,317.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Huons Co Interest Coverage?

Huons Co XKRX:243070 -1.97% 87 Interest Coverage is 22.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 26.21. GuruFocus rates XKRX:243070 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩31,317.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Drug Manufacturers companies, Huons Co ranks worse than 59.85% 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. Huons Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩60,224 Mil. Huons Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩-2,736 Mil. Huons Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 22.01. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKRX:243070' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.29   Med: 26.21   Max: 47.22
Current: 14.35


XKRX:243070's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
59.85% of 685 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 13.91 vs XKRX:243070: 14.35

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


Huons Co  (XKRX:243070) 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 .


Huons Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Huons Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huons 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.

Huons Co Interest Coverage Chart

Huons Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Huons 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:243070 vs ZTS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Huons 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.


Huons Co Interest Coverage vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Huons Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Huons 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.

Huons 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, Huons Co's Interest Expense was ₩-6,251 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₩45,600 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩83,327 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*45599.954/-6250.984
=7.29

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

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Huons Co's Interest Expense was ₩-2,736 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₩60,224 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*60223.853/-2735.721
=22.01

* 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 22.01 mean?
Huons Co (XKRX:243070) has a Interest Coverage of 22.01 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Huons Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 26.21. Over the past decade, Huons Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.29 to 47.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Huons Co ranks #410 out of 685 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Huons Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Huons Co's current Interest Coverage of 22.01 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 26.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.29 to a high of 47.22. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Interest Coverage is 13.91. Huons Co's value of 22.01 is 58.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huons Co ranks #410 out of 685 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Huons Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huons Co's Interest Coverage compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Huons Co ranks #410 out of 685 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Huons Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.91. Huons Co's value of 22.01 is 58.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Huons Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.29 to 47.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.21 vs. the industry median of 13.91, Huons 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Drug Manufacturers companies is 13.91, based on 685 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. Huons Co's current Interest Coverage of 22.01 is 58.2% 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 Huons Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huons Co's current Interest Coverage is 22.01, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 26.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huons Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huons Co (XKRX:243070) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩31,317.35, compared to a current price of ₩24,900.00 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 22.01, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 26.21 and 58.2% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 13.91. Huons Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 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 Huons Co (XKRX:243070), the current Interest Coverage is 22.01 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 Huons Co (XKRX:243070) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huons Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩24,900.00 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩31,317.35. GuruFocus considers Huons Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:243070:

  • Interest Coverage: 22.01 (16% below median its 10-year median of 26.21)
  • GF Value™: ₩31,317.35 vs. price of ₩24,900.00 (20.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.2% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#410 of 685)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:243070 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Huons Co Business Description

Address 902, Pangyo-ro Bundang-gu C, 253, Sampyeong-dong Bundang-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Seongnam, KOR, 13486
Huons Co Ltd is a Korean company. It is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of pharmaceutical products. The company produces pharmaceutical products including parenteral injections such as lidocaines, merit C injections; tablets such as phentermine, diet pills, and capsules such as Daisen and Fuxetine and other ethical and over-the-counter drugs. It also produces ampoules, vials, cartridges, and caps for use of medicals, foods, and cosmetics.
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