Daido Group (HKSE:00544) Interest Expense: HK$-42.5 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00544 Daido Group Ltd HKSE:00544
31 GF Score
Price HK$0.93
GF Value HK$0.53
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What is Daido Group Interest Expense?

Daido Group HKSE:00544 +1.09% 31 Interest Expense is HK$-42.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00544 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Daido Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -21.3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-42.5 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. Daido Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -16.2 Mil. Daido Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -21.3 Mil. Daido Group 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.

Daido Group  (HKSE:00544) 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.

Daido Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-21.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-16.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$401.1 Mil.

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

Daido Group 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.

Daido Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daido Group'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.

Daido Group Interest Expense Chart

Daido Group Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Daido Group Semi-Annual Data
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Daido Group 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$-42.5 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$-42.5 Mil mean?
Daido Group (HKSE:00544) has a Interest Expense of HK$-42.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Daido Group and its competitors.
Is Daido Group's Interest Expense too high?
Daido Group's current Interest Expense is HK$-42.5 Mil. Overall, Daido Group has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Group's Interest Expense compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Daido Group's Interest Expense of HK$-42.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Business Services 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 Daido Group and its competitors. Daido Group's current Interest Expense is HK$-42.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Group (HKSE:00544) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.53, compared to a current price of HK$0.93 — trading 74.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-42.5 Mil. Daido Group's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 5 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 Daido Group (HKSE:00544), the current Interest Expense is HK$-42.5 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 Daido Group (HKSE:00544) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.93 is trading 74.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.53. GuruFocus considers Daido Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00544:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-42.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.53 vs. price of HK$0.93 (74.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00544 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Daido Group Business Description

Address 18 Harcourt Road, Tower 1, Unit 2703, 27th Floor, Admiralty Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
Daido Group Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in cold storage and related services business, trading and sales of food and beverage business, and investment holding. It has two segments: Cold storage and related services in Hong Kong, and Trading and sales of food and beverages in the PRC and Hong Kong. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Cold Storage and Related Services segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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