HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) Interest Expense: S$-0.11 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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SGX:1B1 HC Surgical Specialists Ltd SGX:1B1
65 GF Score
Price S$0.35
GF Value S$0.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HC Surgical Specialists Interest Expense?

HC Surgical Specialists SGX:1B1 +1.45% 65 Interest Expense is S$-0.11 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:1B1 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. HC Surgical Specialists's interest expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was S$ -0.06 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was S$-0.11 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. HC Surgical Specialists's Operating Income for the six months ended in May. 2026 was S$ 2.45 Mil. HC Surgical Specialists's Interest Expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was S$ -0.06 Mil. HC Surgical Specialists's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 42.16. 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.

HC Surgical Specialists  (SGX:1B1) 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.

HC Surgical Specialists's Interest Expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was S$-0.06 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in May. 2026 was S$2.45 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in May. 2026 was S$1.07 Mil.

HC Surgical Specialists's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*2.445/-0.058
=42.16

* 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. HC Surgical Specialists Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

HC Surgical Specialists Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HC Surgical Specialists'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.

HC Surgical Specialists Interest Expense Chart

HC Surgical Specialists Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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HC Surgical Specialists Semi-Annual Data
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HC Surgical Specialists 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 May. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S$-0.11 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 S$-0.11 Mil mean?
HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) has a Interest Expense of S$-0.11 Mil as of May. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on HC Surgical Specialists and its competitors.
Is HC Surgical Specialists' Interest Expense too high?
HC Surgical Specialists' current Interest Expense is S$-0.11 Mil. Overall, HC Surgical Specialists has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HC Surgical Specialists' Interest Expense compare to TMO and DHR?
HC Surgical Specialists' Interest Expense of S$-0.11 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 HC Surgical Specialists and its competitors. HC Surgical Specialists's current Interest Expense is S$-0.11 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HC Surgical Specialists stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.30, compared to a current price of S$0.35 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is S$-0.11 Mil. HC Surgical Specialists' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1), the current Interest Expense is S$-0.11 Mil as of May. 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 HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Surgical Specialists stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.35 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.30. GuruFocus considers HC Surgical Specialists to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:1B1:

  • Interest Expense: S$-0.11 Mil
  • GF Value™: S$0.30 vs. price of S$0.35 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:1B1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HC Surgical Specialists Business Description

Address 233 River Valley Road, No. B1-04/05 RV Point, Singapore, SGP, 238291
HC Surgical Specialists Ltd is a medical services group. The company is engaged in providing endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopies and colonoscopies, and general surgery services. The operating segment of the company is the healthcare segment. Geographically, it operates only in Singapore. The company has its facilities center and clinics at various places in Singapore.
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