CMEIF (China MeiDong Auto Holdings) Interest Coverage: 2.56 (As of Dec. 2025) — 49% Below Median


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What is China MeiDong Auto Holdings Interest Coverage?

China MeiDong Auto Holdings CMEIF -35.84% 49 Interest Coverage is 2.56 as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 5.06. GuruFocus rates CMEIF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.37 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Vehicles & Parts companies, China MeiDong Auto Holdings ranks worse than 93.71% 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 MeiDong Auto Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $22 Mil. China MeiDong Auto Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-9 Mil. China MeiDong Auto Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.56. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for China MeiDong Auto Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

CMEIF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 5.06   Max: 10.95
Current: 0.95


CMEIF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
93.71% of 1066 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.295 vs CMEIF: 0.95

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 MeiDong Auto Holdings  (OTCPK:CMEIF) 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 MeiDong Auto Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


China MeiDong Auto Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China MeiDong Auto Holdings'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 MeiDong Auto Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

China MeiDong Auto Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.95 3.11 1.63 1.33 0.94

China MeiDong Auto Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.73 1.51 1.13 0.00 2.56

CMEIF vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, China MeiDong Auto Holdings'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 MeiDong Auto Holdings Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China MeiDong Auto Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China MeiDong Auto Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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China MeiDong Auto Holdings 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 MeiDong Auto Holdings'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 MeiDong Auto Holdings's Interest Expense was $-17 Mil. Its Operating Income was $16 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $225 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*15.853/-16.822
=0.94

China MeiDong Auto Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, China MeiDong Auto Holdings's Interest Expense was $-9 Mil. Its Operating Income was $22 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $225 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*21.851/-8.54
=2.56

* 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 2.56 mean?
China MeiDong Auto Holdings (CMEIF) has a Interest Coverage of 2.56 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China MeiDong Auto Holdings and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 5.06. Over the past decade, China MeiDong Auto Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.94 to 10.95. According to the industry distribution chart, China MeiDong Auto Holdings ranks #999 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is China MeiDong Auto Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
China MeiDong Auto Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 2.56 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 5.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 10.95. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. China MeiDong Auto Holdings' value of 2.56 is 69.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China MeiDong Auto Holdings ranks #999 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China MeiDong Auto Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China MeiDong Auto Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China MeiDong Auto Holdings ranks #999 out of 1066 companies for Interest Coverage. This places China MeiDong Auto Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. China MeiDong Auto Holdings' value of 2.56 is 69.1% below this benchmark. Historically, China MeiDong Auto Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.94 to 10.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.06 vs. the industry median of 8.30, China MeiDong Auto Holdings has consistently been below 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 8.30, based on 1,066 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 MeiDong Auto Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 2.56 is 69.1% below 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 MeiDong Auto Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China MeiDong Auto Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 2.56, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China MeiDong Auto Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China MeiDong Auto Holdings (CMEIF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.37, compared to a current price of $0.10 — trading 72.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.56, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 5.06 and 69.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.30. China MeiDong Auto Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 MeiDong Auto Holdings (CMEIF), the current Interest Coverage is 2.56 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 MeiDong Auto Holdings (CMEIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China MeiDong Auto Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.10 is trading 72.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.37. GuruFocus considers China MeiDong Auto Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CMEIF:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.56 (49% below median its 10-year median of 5.06)
  • GF Value™: $0.37 vs. price of $0.10 (72.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#999 of 1066)

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


China MeiDong Auto Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 01268:Hong Kong55M:Germany
Address Unit A1, Huangjin Road, 13th Floor, Tian An Tech Industry Building, Nancheng, Guangdong, Dongguan, CHN
China MeiDong Auto Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company principally engaged in the automobile dealership business authorized by the respective automobile manufacturers of particular brands in the PRC, including the sale of new passenger cars, spare parts, services, and surveys. The company's portfolio covers mid-to-high-end to luxury brands, including Toyota, Lexus, BMW, BMW Mini, and Porsche. Geographically, all the operations function in the region of China.
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