Hiap Hoe (SGX:5JK) Interest Expense: S$-23.1 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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SGX:5JK Hiap Hoe Ltd SGX:5JK
48 GF Score
Price S$0.60
GF Value S$0.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hiap Hoe Interest Expense?

Hiap Hoe SGX:5JK 48 Interest Expense is S$-23.1 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:5JK with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hiap Hoe's interest expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$ -11.6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was S$-23.1 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. Hiap Hoe's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$ 4.0 Mil. Hiap Hoe's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$ -11.6 Mil. Hiap Hoe's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.35. 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.

Hiap Hoe  (SGX:5JK) 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.

Hiap Hoe's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$-11.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$4.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$600.7 Mil.

Hiap Hoe's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*4.028/-11.573
=0.35

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Hiap Hoe Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Hiap Hoe Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hiap Hoe'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.

Hiap Hoe Interest Expense Chart

Hiap Hoe Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Hiap Hoe Semi-Annual Data
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Hiap Hoe 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S$-23.1 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$-23.1 Mil mean?
Hiap Hoe (SGX:5JK) has a Interest Expense of S$-23.1 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hiap Hoe and its competitors.
Is Hiap Hoe's Interest Expense too high?
Hiap Hoe's current Interest Expense is S$-23.1 Mil. Overall, Hiap Hoe has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiap Hoe's Interest Expense compare to MAR and HLT?
Hiap Hoe's Interest Expense of S$-23.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Hiap Hoe and its competitors. Hiap Hoe's current Interest Expense is S$-23.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiap Hoe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Hoe (SGX:5JK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.68, compared to a current price of S$0.60 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is S$-23.1 Mil. Hiap Hoe's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Hiap Hoe (SGX:5JK), the current Interest Expense is S$-23.1 Mil as of Jun. 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 Hiap Hoe (SGX:5JK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Hoe stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S$0.60 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.68. GuruFocus considers Hiap Hoe to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:5JK:

  • Interest Expense: S$-23.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: S$0.68 vs. price of S$0.60 (11.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5JK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hiap Hoe Business Description

Address 18 Ah Hood Road, No. 13-51, Hiap Hoe Building At Zhongshan Park, Singapore, SGP, 329983
Hiap Hoe Ltd is a regional real estate group. It has the following reportable operating segments -The rental segment is in the business of renting of space under the investment properties and property, plant and equipment. The leisure segment is in the business of providing leisure and recreational facilities. The hotel operations segment is operated under the brand names of Aloft Singapore Novena, Holiday Inn Express Trafford City, Aloft Perth and Great Eastern Motor Lodge. The other investments portfolio consists of a mix of quoted and unquoted investments. The others segment is involved in Group-level corporate services and treasury functions. The company has operations in Singapore which generates key revenue, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
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