Sincere Co (HKSE:00244) Interest Expense: HK$-16.0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00244 Sincere Co Ltd HKSE:00244
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Price HK$0.30
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What is Sincere Co Interest Expense?

Sincere Co HKSE:00244 -1.64% 11 Interest Expense is HK$-16.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00244 with a GF Score™ of 11/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Sincere Co's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -7.9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-16.0 Mil.

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. Sincere Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -19.4 Mil. Sincere Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -7.9 Mil. Sincere Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Sincere Co  (HKSE:00244) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

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

Sincere Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-7.9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-19.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$199.0 Mil.

Sincere Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Sincere Co 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Sincere Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sincere Co's Interest Expense 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.

Sincere Co Interest Expense Chart

Sincere Co Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Sincere Co Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:00244
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Sincere Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$-16.0 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of HK$-16.0 Mil mean?
Sincere Co (HKSE:00244) has a Interest Expense of HK$-16.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sincere Co and its competitors.
Is Sincere Co's Interest Expense too high?
Sincere Co's current Interest Expense is HK$-16.0 Mil. Overall, Sincere Co has a GF Score™ of 11/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sincere Co's Interest Expense compare to DDS?
Sincere Co's Interest Expense of HK$-16.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sincere Co and its competitors. Sincere Co's current Interest Expense is HK$-16.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sincere Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sincere Co (HKSE:00244) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.20, compared to a current price of HK$0.30 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-16.0 Mil. Sincere Co's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sincere Co (HKSE:00244), the current Interest Expense is HK$-16.0 Mil 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 Sincere Co (HKSE:00244) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sincere Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.30 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.20. GuruFocus considers Sincere Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00244:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-16.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.20 vs. price of HK$0.30 (50% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 11/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00244 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sincere Co Business Description

Address 1 Connaught Place, 24th Floor, Jardine House, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Sincere Co Ltd is engaged in the operation of department stores, securities trading, and the provision of life insurance. The company has aggregated its operations into three reportable segments: Department Store Operations, Securities Trading, and Others. The Department Store Operations segment, which generates maximum revenue, consists of the operations of department stores offering a wide range of consumer products. The Securities Trading segment consists of the trading of Hong Kong and overseas securities, and the Others segment consists of the sublease of properties and the provision of life insurance. Its primary geographic markets are Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and others. Geographically, the company receives maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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