South China Holdings Co (HKSE:00413) Interest Expense: HK$-213 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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What is South China Holdings Co Interest Expense?

South China Holdings Co HKSE:00413 Interest Expense is HK$-213 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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. South China Holdings Co's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -111 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-213 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. South China Holdings Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -194 Mil. South China Holdings Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -111 Mil. South China Holdings 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.

South China Holdings Co  (HKSE:00413) 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.

South China Holdings Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-111 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-194 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$493 Mil.

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

South China Holdings 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.

South China Holdings Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for South China Holdings 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.

South China Holdings Co Interest Expense Chart

South China Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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South China Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
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South China Holdings 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$-213 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$-213 Mil mean?
South China Holdings Co (HKSE:00413) has a Interest Expense of HK$-213 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on South China Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is South China Holdings Co's Interest Expense too high?
South China Holdings Co's current Interest Expense is HK$-213 Mil.
How does South China Holdings Co's Interest Expense compare to AS and HAS?
South China Holdings Co's Interest Expense of HK$-213 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 South China Holdings Co and its competitors. South China Holdings Co's current Interest Expense is HK$-213 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South China Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South China Holdings Co (HKSE:00413) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.02, compared to a current price of HK$0.02 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-213 Mil. 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 South China Holdings Co (HKSE:00413), the current Interest Expense is HK$-213 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.

South China Holdings Co Business Description

Address 1 Garden Road, 28th Floor, Bank of China Tower, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
South China Holdings Co Ltd is a trading and manufacturing company. The company operates its business through four segments, namely Trading and Manufacturing, Property investment and development, Agriculture and forestry, and the Others segment. Its business activities include trading and manufacturing toys, footwear, and leather products, as well as cultivating fruit trees and rearing livestock and aquatic products. It is also engaged in developing properties and investment holding with management functions. The majority of the company's revenues are derived from the Trading and Manufacturing segment. Its geographical segments are the United States of America, Europe, the PRC, including Hong Kong, Japan, and Others. It derives maximum revenue from the USA.