China Lilang (FRA:5LX) Interest Coverage: 34.80 (As of Dec. 2025) — 18% Below Median


FRA:5LX China Lilang Ltd FRA:5LX
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What is China Lilang Interest Coverage?

China Lilang FRA:5LX +1.08% 83 Interest Coverage is 34.80 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 42.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:5LX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.54. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 739 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, China Lilang ranks better than 77.94% 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 Lilang's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €44.9 Mil. China Lilang's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.3 Mil. China Lilang's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.80. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:5LX' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.63   Med: 42.64   Max: 248.93
Current: 27.42


FRA:5LX's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
77.94% of 739 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.43 vs FRA:5LX: 27.42

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 Lilang  (FRA:5LX) 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 Lilang Interest Coverage Related Terms


China Lilang Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Lilang'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 Lilang Interest Coverage Chart

China Lilang Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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China Lilang 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 16.83 15.52 19.85 19.89 34.80

FRA:5LX vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, China Lilang'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 Lilang Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Lilang's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Lilang's Interest Coverage falls into.


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China Lilang 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 Lilang'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 Lilang's Interest Expense was €-2.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was €70.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €7.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*70.347/-2.57
=27.37

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, China Lilang's Interest Expense was €-1.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was €44.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €7.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*44.894/-1.29
=34.80

* 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 34.80 mean?
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) has a Interest Coverage of 34.80 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China Lilang and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 42.64. Over the past decade, China Lilang's Interest Coverage has ranged from 17.63 to 248.93. According to the industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #163 out of 739 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is China Lilang's Interest Coverage too high?
China Lilang's current Interest Coverage of 34.80 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 42.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.63 to a high of 248.93. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.43. China Lilang's value of 34.80 is 540.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #163 out of 739 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Lilang has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Lilang's Interest Coverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #163 out of 739 companies for Interest Coverage. This places China Lilang in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.43. China Lilang's value of 34.80 is 540.9% above this benchmark. Historically, China Lilang's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 17.63 to 248.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.64 vs. the industry median of 5.43, China Lilang 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.43, based on 739 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 Lilang's current Interest Coverage of 34.80 is 540.9% 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 Lilang and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Lilang's current Interest Coverage is 34.80, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 42.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Lilang stock overvalued right now?
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) has a current Interest Coverage of 34.80. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.54, compared to a current price of €0.38 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 34.80, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 42.64 and 540.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.43. China Lilang's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 China Lilang (FRA:5LX), the current Interest Coverage is 34.80 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 Lilang (FRA:5LX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Lilang stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.38 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.54.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5LX:

  • Interest Coverage: 34.80 (18% below median its 10-year median of 42.64)
  • GF Value™: €0.54 vs. price of €0.38 (30.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 540.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#163 of 739)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5LX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Lilang Business Description

Other Exchanges 01234:Hong Kong
Address 200 Chang Xing Road, Lilang Industrial Park, Fujian Province, Jinjiang, CHN, 362200
China Lilang Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of branded menswear and related accessories in the PRC. The company designs, sources and manufactures high-quality business and casual apparel for men and sells under the LILANZ and LESS IS MORE brands across an extensive retail and distribution network, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in the PRC. The company generates maximum revenue from China.
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