Wing On Co International (HKSE:00289) Interest Expense: HK$-2.3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00289 Wing On Co International Ltd HKSE:00289
64 GF Score
Price HK$13.01
GF Value HK$9.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Wing On Co International Interest Expense?

Wing On Co International HKSE:00289 -0.31% 64 Interest Expense is HK$-2.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00289 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$9.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Wing On Co International's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -1.0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-2.3 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. Wing On Co International's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ 58.0 Mil. Wing On Co International's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -1.0 Mil. Wing On Co International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 59.96. 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.

Wing On Co International  (HKSE:00289) 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.

Wing On Co International's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-1.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$58.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.4 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*58.042/-0.968
=59.96

* 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Wing On Co International Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Wing On Co International Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wing On Co International'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.

Wing On Co International Interest Expense Chart

Wing On Co International Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Wing On Co International Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:00289
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Wing On Co International Ltd HKSE:00289
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Wing On Co International 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$-2.3 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$-2.3 Mil mean?
Wing On Co International (HKSE:00289) has a Interest Expense of HK$-2.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Wing On Co International and its competitors.
Is Wing On Co International's Interest Expense too high?
Wing On Co International's current Interest Expense is HK$-2.3 Mil. Overall, Wing On Co International has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wing On Co International's Interest Expense compare to DDS?
Wing On Co International's Interest Expense of HK$-2.3 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 Wing On Co International and its competitors. Wing On Co International's current Interest Expense is HK$-2.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wing On Co International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wing On Co International (HKSE:00289) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$9.95, compared to a current price of HK$13.01 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-2.3 Mil. Wing On Co International's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wing On Co International (HKSE:00289), the current Interest Expense is HK$-2.3 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 Wing On Co International (HKSE:00289) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wing On Co International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$13.01 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$9.95. GuruFocus considers Wing On Co International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00289:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-2.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$9.95 vs. price of HK$13.01 (30.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00289 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wing On Co International Business Description

Address 211 Des Voeux Road Centrat, 7th Floor, Wing On Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
Wing On Co International Ltd operates department stores. It also invests in properties. The company has two segments, namely, Department Stores and Property Investment. The department stores segment operates department stores in Hong Kong, while the Property Investment segment engages in leasing commercial premises to generate rental income. Its investment property portfolio is spread across Hong Kong, Australia, the United States of America, and Mainland China. The firm derives the majority of its revenues from the department stores segment.
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