Dalian Gaishi Food Co (BJSE:920826) Interest Coverage: 16.95 (As of Jun. 2026) — 37% Above Median

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BJSE:920826 Dalian Gaishi Food Co Ltd BJSE:920826
88 GF Score
Price ¥10.45
GF Value ¥12.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Dalian Gaishi Food Co Interest Coverage?

Dalian Gaishi Food Co BJSE:920826 88 Interest Coverage is 16.95 as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 12.33. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920826 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥12.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,501 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Dalian Gaishi Food Co ranks better than 65.69% 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. Dalian Gaishi Food Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥12.3 Mil. Dalian Gaishi Food Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-0.7 Mil. Dalian Gaishi Food Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.95. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BJSE:920826' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.62   Med: 12.33   Max: 36.84
Current: 21.22


BJSE:920826's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
65.69% of 1501 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.72 vs BJSE:920826: 21.22

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


Dalian Gaishi Food Co  (BJSE:920826) 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 .


Dalian Gaishi Food Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Dalian Gaishi Food Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dalian Gaishi Food 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.

Dalian Gaishi Food Co Interest Coverage Chart

Dalian Gaishi Food Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Dalian Gaishi Food Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 24.79 34.40 15.72 21.64 16.95

BJSE:920826 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Dalian Gaishi Food 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.


Dalian Gaishi Food Co Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dalian Gaishi Food Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dalian Gaishi Food Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Dalian Gaishi Food 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.

Dalian Gaishi Food 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, Dalian Gaishi Food Co's Interest Expense was ¥-2.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥57.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥34.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*57.386/-2.486
=23.08

Dalian Gaishi Food Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Dalian Gaishi Food Co's Interest Expense was ¥-0.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥12.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥16.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*12.339/-0.728
=16.95

* 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 16.95 mean?
Dalian Gaishi Food Co (BJSE:920826) has a Interest Coverage of 16.95 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Dalian Gaishi Food Co and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 12.33. Over the past decade, Dalian Gaishi Food Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.62 to 36.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Dalian Gaishi Food Co ranks #515 out of 1501 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Dalian Gaishi Food Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Dalian Gaishi Food Co's current Interest Coverage of 16.95 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 12.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.62 to a high of 36.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.72. Dalian Gaishi Food Co's value of 16.95 is 94.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dalian Gaishi Food Co ranks #515 out of 1501 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dalian Gaishi Food Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalian Gaishi Food Co's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dalian Gaishi Food Co ranks #515 out of 1501 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Dalian Gaishi Food Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.72. Dalian Gaishi Food Co's value of 16.95 is 94.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dalian Gaishi Food Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.62 to 36.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.33 vs. the industry median of 8.72, Dalian Gaishi Food 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.72, based on 1,501 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. Dalian Gaishi Food Co's current Interest Coverage of 16.95 is 94.4% 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 Dalian Gaishi Food Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dalian Gaishi Food Co's current Interest Coverage is 16.95, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 12.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalian Gaishi Food Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalian Gaishi Food Co (BJSE:920826) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥12.65, compared to a current price of ¥10.45 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 16.95, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 12.33 and 94.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.72. Dalian Gaishi Food Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dalian Gaishi Food Co (BJSE:920826), the current Interest Coverage is 16.95 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 Dalian Gaishi Food Co (BJSE:920826) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalian Gaishi Food Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥10.45 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥12.65. GuruFocus considers Dalian Gaishi Food Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BJSE:920826:

  • Interest Coverage: 16.95 (37% above median its 10-year median of 12.33)
  • GF Value™: ¥12.65 vs. price of ¥10.45 (17.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#515 of 1501)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920826 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dalian Gaishi Food Co Business Description

Address No. 320, Changda Road, Lushunkou District, Liaoning Province, Dalian, CHN, 116047
Dalian Gaishi Food Co Ltd is a Chinese company involved in the research and development, production, and sales of edible fungi, seaweed, and wild vegetable deep-processing products. It provides prepared appetizers like the seaweed food series, nutritious mushroom series, colorful fish roe series, and seafood salad series for domestic as well as overseas markets, such as Japan, the United States, the European Union, Southeast Asia, etc.
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