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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 Carbon Graphite Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2021 was $-0.04 Mil. China Carbon Graphite Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2021 was $-0.02 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Carbon Graphite Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
CHGI's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 14.75 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
China Carbon Graphite Group (OTCPK:CHGI) 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 Carbon Graphite Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
China Carbon Graphite Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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 Carbon Graphite Group Interest Coverage Chart
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, China Carbon Graphite 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 Carbon Graphite Group Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, China Carbon Graphite Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Carbon Graphite Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
China Carbon Graphite 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:
China Carbon Graphite Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
China Carbon Graphite Group (CHGI) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Sep. 2021. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China Carbon Graphite Group and its competitors.
Is China Carbon Graphite Group's Interest Coverage too high?
China Carbon Graphite Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Overall, China Carbon Graphite Group has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Carbon Graphite Group's Interest Coverage compare to PLUG?
China Carbon Graphite Group's Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.75. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.75, based on 2,321 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. 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 Carbon Graphite Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Carbon Graphite Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Carbon Graphite Group stock overvalued right now?
China Carbon Graphite Group (CHGI) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). China Carbon Graphite Group's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Carbon Graphite Group (CHGI), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Sep. 2021. 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.
China Carbon Graphite Group Inc is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of graphene and graphene oxide and graphite bipolar plates in the People's Republic of China. Its product includes carbon fiber products, electrodes, bipolar plates, precision machined graphite parts/components, and graphene-related products. The company derives its revenues from the production, either internally or through outsource to third parties, and distribution of graphite-based products.
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