QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242) Interest Coverage: 12.46 (As of Mar. 2026) — 98% Below Median

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BJSE:920242 QI Automotive Co Ltd BJSE:920242
81 GF Score
Price ¥13.41
GF Value ¥20.26
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is QI Automotive Co Interest Coverage?

QI Automotive Co BJSE:920242 81 Interest Coverage is 12.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 550.45. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920242 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥20.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,059 Vehicles & Parts companies, QI Automotive Co ranks better than 70.73% on this metric.

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 by its Interest Expense. QI Automotive Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥27.5 Mil. QI Automotive Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-2.2 Mil. QI Automotive Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.46. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for QI Automotive Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BJSE:920242' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.34   Med: 550.45   Max: No Debt
Current: 22.34


BJSE:920242's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
70.73% of 1059 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.37 vs BJSE:920242: 22.34

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


QI Automotive Co  (BJSE:920242) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


QI Automotive Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


QI Automotive Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QI Automotive Co's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

QI Automotive Co Interest Coverage Chart

QI Automotive Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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QI Automotive Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only No Debt 23.27 No Debt 10.98 12.46

BJSE:920242 vs ORLY, AZO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, QI Automotive Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


QI Automotive Co Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, QI Automotive Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where QI Automotive Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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QI Automotive Co Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

QI Automotive Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, QI Automotive Co's Interest Expense was ¥-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥130.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*130.419/-0.057
=2,288.05

QI Automotive Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, QI Automotive Co's Interest Expense was ¥-2.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥27.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*27.474/-2.205
=12.46

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 12.46 mean?
QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242) has a Interest Coverage of 12.46 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on QI Automotive Co and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 550.45. Over the past decade, QI Automotive Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 22.34 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, QI Automotive Co ranks #310 out of 1059 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is QI Automotive Co's Interest Coverage too high?
QI Automotive Co's current Interest Coverage of 12.46 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 550.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.34 to a high of 10,000.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.37. QI Automotive Co's value of 12.46 is 48.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QI Automotive Co ranks #310 out of 1059 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QI Automotive Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QI Automotive Co's Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, QI Automotive Co ranks #310 out of 1059 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts QI Automotive Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.37. QI Automotive Co's value of 12.46 is 48.9% above this benchmark. Historically, QI Automotive Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 22.34 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 550.45 vs. the industry median of 8.37, QI Automotive Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.37, based on 1,059 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QI Automotive Co's current Interest Coverage of 12.46 is 48.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on QI Automotive Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QI Automotive Co's current Interest Coverage is 12.46, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 550.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QI Automotive Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.26, compared to a current price of ¥13.41 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 12.46, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 550.45 and 48.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.37. QI Automotive Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242), the current Interest Coverage is 12.46 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 QI Automotive Co (BJSE:920242) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QI Automotive Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥13.41 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.26. GuruFocus considers QI Automotive Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BJSE:920242:

  • Interest Coverage: 12.46 (98% below median its 10-year median of 550.45)
  • GF Value™: ¥20.26 vs. price of ¥13.41 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#310 of 1059)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


QI Automotive Co Business Description

Address No. 1 Luanhe Road, Jiaozhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, Shandong Province, Qingdao, CHN, 266300
QI Automotive Co Ltd is involved in the development, design, and sales of non-consumable parts for the automotive aftermarket, while also providing clients with comprehensive supply chain management services. Its primary products include braking systems, transmission systems, electrical and electronic systems, steering systems, engine systems, automotive electronics (such as blind-spot monitoring sensors, active air intake grilles, and pedestrian impact sensors), and other automotive systems.
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