Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) Interest Expense: HK$-0.01 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08173 Hephaestus Holdings Ltd HKSE:08173
38 GF Score
Price HK$0.12
GF Value HK$0.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hephaestus Holdings Interest Expense?

Hephaestus Holdings HKSE:08173 38 Interest Expense is HK$-0.01 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08173 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.45 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Hephaestus Holdings's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$ -0.00 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-0.01 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. Hephaestus Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$ -0.52 Mil. Hephaestus Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$ -0.00 Mil. Hephaestus Holdings 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.

Hephaestus Holdings  (HKSE:08173) 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.

Hephaestus Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-0.52 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$0.05 Mil.

Hephaestus Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Hephaestus Holdings 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.

Hephaestus Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hephaestus 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.

Hephaestus Holdings Interest Expense Chart

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HKSE:08173
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Hephaestus Holdings Ltd HKSE:08173
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Hephaestus 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$-0.01 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$-0.01 Mil mean?
Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) has a Interest Expense of HK$-0.01 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors.
Is Hephaestus Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Hephaestus Holdings' current Interest Expense is HK$-0.01 Mil. Overall, Hephaestus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaestus Holdings' Interest Expense compare to VRSK and EFX?
Hephaestus Holdings' Interest Expense of HK$-0.01 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 Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. Hephaestus Holdings's current Interest Expense is HK$-0.01 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hephaestus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.45, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 73.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-0.01 Mil. Hephaestus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173), the current Interest Expense is HK$-0.01 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 73.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.45. GuruFocus considers Hephaestus Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08173:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-0.01 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.45 vs. price of HK$0.12 (73.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hephaestus Holdings Business Description

Address 180 Tung Lo Wan Road, Rooms 1602, 16th floor, Park Commercial Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Hephaestus Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the provision of interior design and execution services to premises, including private residences, corporate offices, service apartments, hotels, residential clubhouses, show flats, and sales galleries. The company operates in a single segment, focusing on interior design and execution services, and derives the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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