Fountain Set (Holdings) (HKSE:00420) Interest Expense: HK$-9 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00420 Fountain Set (Holdings) Ltd HKSE:00420
50 GF Score
Price HK$0.62
GF Value HK$0.53
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Fountain Set (Holdings) Interest Expense?

Fountain Set (Holdings) HKSE:00420 50 Interest Expense is HK$-9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00420 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.53 (Modestly 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. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -4 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-9 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. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ 99 Mil. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -4 Mil. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.93. 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.

Fountain Set (Holdings)  (HKSE:00420) 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.

Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$99 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$150 Mil.

Fountain Set (Holdings)'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*99.316/-4.151
=23.93

* 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.

Fountain Set (Holdings) Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fountain Set (Holdings)'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.

Fountain Set (Holdings) Interest Expense Chart

Fountain Set (Holdings) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Fountain Set (Holdings) Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:00420
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Fountain Set (Holdings) 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$-9 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$-9 Mil mean?
Fountain Set (Holdings) (HKSE:00420) has a Interest Expense of HK$-9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Fountain Set (Holdings) and its competitors.
Is Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Interest Expense too high?
Fountain Set (Holdings)'s current Interest Expense is HK$-9 Mil. Overall, Fountain Set (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Interest Expense of HK$-9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Fountain Set (Holdings) and its competitors. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s current Interest Expense is HK$-9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fountain Set (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountain Set (Holdings) (HKSE:00420) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.53, compared to a current price of HK$0.62 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-9 Mil. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Fountain Set (Holdings) (HKSE:00420), the current Interest Expense is HK$-9 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 Fountain Set (Holdings) (HKSE:00420) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountain Set (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.62 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.53. GuruFocus considers Fountain Set (Holdings) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00420:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-9 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.53 vs. price of HK$0.62 (17% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00420 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Fountain Set (Holdings) Business Description

Address 29-39 Kwai Cheong Road, Block A, 6th Floor, Eastern Sea Industrial Building, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Fountain Set (Holdings) Ltd and its subsidiaries are circularly knitted fabric manufacturers. It provides vertically integrated operations in fabric knitting, dyeing, printing, and finishing. In addition, the group's product range also includes garments. The company supplies knitted fabric to garment manufacturers for apparel products like sportswear, casual wear, sleepwear, and innerwear. The operating segments of the company are the production and sales of dyed fabrics and yarns, and the Production and sales of garments. The group operates in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, Sri Lanka, America, Europe, Vietnam and Others, of which maximum revenue is generated from The PRC.
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