Home Control International (HKSE:01747) Interest Expense: HK$-1.2 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01747 Home Control International Ltd HKSE:01747
63 GF Score
Price HK$3.76
GF Value HK$0.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Home Control International Interest Expense?

Home Control International HKSE:01747 63 Interest Expense is HK$-1.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01747 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Home Control International's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -0.1 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-1.2 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. Home Control International's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ 38.2 Mil. Home Control International's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -0.1 Mil. Home Control International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 308.35. 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.


Home Control International  (HKSE:01747) 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.

Home Control International's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$38.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1.2 Mil.

Home Control 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*38.235/-0.124
=308.35

* 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. Home Control International Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.


Home Control International Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Home Control 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.

Home Control International Interest Expense Chart

Home Control International Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Home Control International Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01747
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Home Control 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$-1.2 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$-1.2 Mil mean?
Home Control International (HKSE:01747) has a Interest Expense of HK$-1.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Home Control International and its competitors.
Is Home Control International's Interest Expense too high?
Home Control International's current Interest Expense is HK$-1.2 Mil. Overall, Home Control International has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Home Control International's Interest Expense compare to AAPL?
Home Control International's Interest Expense of HK$-1.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Home Control International and its competitors. Home Control International's current Interest Expense is HK$-1.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Home Control International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Home Control International (HKSE:01747) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.46, compared to a current price of HK$3.76 — trading 717.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-1.2 Mil. Home Control International's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Home Control International (HKSE:01747), the current Interest Expense is HK$-1.2 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 Home Control International (HKSE:01747) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Home Control International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$3.76 is trading 717.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.46. GuruFocus considers Home Control International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01747:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-1.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.46 vs. price of HK$3.76 (717.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01747 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Home Control International Business Description

Address 1 Paya Lebar Link, PLQ1 No. 04-01, Office 448, New Tech Park, Singapore, SGP, 408533
Home Control International Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the provision of solutions for sensing and control technologies marketed in the smart home automation, consumer electronics, and set-top-box segments. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe and also has a presence in North America, Asia, and Latin America.
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