CYATY (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co) Interest Coverage: 36.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 81% Above Median


CYATY Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd CYATY
75 GF Score
Price $21.58
GF Value $18.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Interest Coverage?

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co CYATY -4.75% 75 Interest Coverage is 36.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 20.20. GuruFocus rates CYATY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,322 Industrial Products companies, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks better than 66.19% 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. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,681 Mil. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-101 Mil. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.56. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

CYATY' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.33   Med: 20.2   Max: 56.8
Current: 34.78


CYATY's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
66.19% of 2322 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.835 vs CYATY: 34.78

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


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co  (OTCPK:CYATY) 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 .


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Contemporary Amperex Technology 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.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Interest Coverage Chart

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CYATY vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Contemporary Amperex Technology 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.


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Contemporary Amperex Technology 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.

Contemporary Amperex Technology 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, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Expense was $-388 Mil. Its Operating Income was $11,577 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $11,995 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*11576.876/-388.178
=29.82

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Expense was $-101 Mil. Its Operating Income was $3,681 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $13,080 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3681.222/-100.678
=36.56

* 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 36.56 mean?
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CYATY) has a Interest Coverage of 36.56 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Contemporary Amperex Technology Co and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 20.20. Over the past decade, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.33 to 56.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks #785 out of 2322 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 36.56 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 20.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.33 to a high of 56.80. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's value of 36.56 is 146.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks #785 out of 2322 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks #785 out of 2322 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Contemporary Amperex Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's value of 36.56 is 146.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.33 to 56.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.20 vs. the industry median of 14.84, Contemporary Amperex Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.84, based on 2,322 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. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 36.56 is 146.4% 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 36.56, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 20.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CYATY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.79, compared to a current price of $21.58 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 36.56, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 20.20 and 146.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.84. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CYATY), the current Interest Coverage is 36.56 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CYATY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.58 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.79. GuruFocus considers Contemporary Amperex Technology Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CYATY:

  • Interest Coverage: 36.56 (81% above median its 10-year median of 20.20)
  • GF Value™: $18.79 vs. price of $21.58 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 146.4% above the Industrial Products median (#785 of 2322)

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


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 2, Xingang Road, Zhangwan Town, Jiaocheng District, Fujian Province, Ningde, CHN, 352100
CATL, headquartered in Ningde, Fujian Province, is a global leading battery manufacturer founded in 2011. The company specializes in the development and production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicle and energy storage systems. CATL is the largest EV battery manufacturer in the world and leads the industry in innovative battery technology development for higher-energy density and safety, longer battery service life, and super-fast charging. CATL is also involved in the manufacturing of cathode and other related battery materials. Through subsidiary Brunp, it works with customers to create a closed-loop battery life cycle from production, application, to recycling.
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