CGASY (China Resources Gas Group) Interest Coverage: 7.07 (As of Dec. 2025) — 42% Below Median


CGASY China Resources Gas Group Ltd CGASY
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Price $21.81
GF Value $37.00
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What is China Resources Gas Group Interest Coverage?

China Resources Gas Group CGASY 65 Interest Coverage is 7.07 as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 12.21. GuruFocus rates CGASY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Resources Gas Group ranks better than 75.5% 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. China Resources Gas Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $300 Mil. China Resources Gas Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-42 Mil. China Resources Gas Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.07. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Resources Gas Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

CGASY' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.79   Med: 12.21   Max: 25.28
Current: 9.65


CGASY's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
75.5% of 449 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78 vs CGASY: 9.65

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


China Resources Gas Group  (OTCPK:CGASY) 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 .


China Resources Gas Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


China Resources Gas Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Resources Gas Group'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.

China Resources Gas Group Interest Coverage Chart

China Resources Gas Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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China Resources Gas Group Semi-Annual Data
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CGASY vs ATO, NI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, China Resources Gas Group'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.


China Resources Gas Group Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Resources Gas Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Resources Gas Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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China Resources Gas Group 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.

China Resources Gas Group'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, China Resources Gas Group's Interest Expense was $-82 Mil. Its Operating Income was $792 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,098 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*791.96/-82.09
=9.65

China Resources Gas Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, China Resources Gas Group's Interest Expense was $-42 Mil. Its Operating Income was $300 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,098 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*300.405/-42.48
=7.07

* 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 7.07 mean?
China Resources Gas Group (CGASY) has a Interest Coverage of 7.07 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China Resources Gas Group and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 12.21. Over the past decade, China Resources Gas Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.79 to 25.28. According to the industry distribution chart, China Resources Gas Group ranks #110 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is China Resources Gas Group's Interest Coverage too high?
China Resources Gas Group's current Interest Coverage of 7.07 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 12.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.79 to a high of 25.28. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. China Resources Gas Group's value of 7.07 is 87% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Resources Gas Group ranks #110 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Resources Gas Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Resources Gas Group's Interest Coverage compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Resources Gas Group ranks #110 out of 449 companies for Interest Coverage. This places China Resources Gas Group in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. China Resources Gas Group's value of 7.07 is 87% above this benchmark. Historically, China Resources Gas Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.79 to 25.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.21 vs. the industry median of 3.78, China Resources Gas Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 449 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. China Resources Gas Group's current Interest Coverage of 7.07 is 87% 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 China Resources Gas Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Resources Gas Group's current Interest Coverage is 7.07, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 12.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Resources Gas Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Resources Gas Group (CGASY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.00, compared to a current price of $21.81 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.07, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 12.21 and 87% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. China Resources Gas Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 China Resources Gas Group (CGASY), the current Interest Coverage is 7.07 as of Dec. 2025. 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 China Resources Gas Group (CGASY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Resources Gas Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.81 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.00. GuruFocus considers China Resources Gas Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CGASY:

  • Interest Coverage: 7.07 (42% below median its 10-year median of 12.21)
  • GF Value™: $37.00 vs. price of $21.81 (41.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#110 of 449)

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


China Resources Gas Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 01193:Hong KongLGX1:Germany
Address 26 Harbour Road, Room 1901-02, China Resources Building, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
China Resources Gas Group is a leading gas utilities group in China engaged in city gas distribution, including piped natural gas distribution and natural gas filling stations. At the end of 2025, CRG's portfolio comprised 275 city gas projects in China. The firm achieved annual gas sales volume of 40.2 billion cubic meters and has connected 62.7 million residential customers.
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