Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co (FRA:84H) Interest Coverage: 15.87 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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FRA:84H Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Ltd FRA:84H
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GF Value €0.28
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What is Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Interest Coverage?

Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co FRA:84H 85 Interest Coverage is 15.87 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 16.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:84H with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.28. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 322 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co ranks better than 89.44% 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. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €21.6 Mil. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.4 Mil. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.87. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:84H' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.51   Med: 16.13   Max: 34.45
Current: 15.92


FRA:84H's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
89.44% of 322 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.84 vs FRA:84H: 15.92

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


Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co  (FRA:84H) 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 .


Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sichuan Energy Investment Development 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.

Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Interest Coverage Chart

Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Sichuan Energy Investment Development 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.


Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Sichuan Energy Investment Development 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.

Sichuan Energy Investment Development 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, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Interest Expense was €-2.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was €45.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €48.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*45.757/-2.875
=15.92

Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Interest Expense was €-1.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was €21.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €48.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*21.631/-1.363
=15.87

* 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 15.87 mean?
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co (FRA:84H) has a Interest Coverage of 15.87 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.13. Over the past decade, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.51 to 34.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co ranks #34 out of 322 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's current Interest Coverage of 15.87 is near median its 10-year median of 16.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.51 to a high of 34.45. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.84. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's value of 15.87 is 458.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co ranks #34 out of 322 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co ranks #34 out of 322 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.84. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's value of 15.87 is 458.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.51 to 34.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.13 vs. the industry median of 2.84, Sichuan Energy Investment Development 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.84, based on 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. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's current Interest Coverage of 15.87 is 458.8% 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 Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's current Interest Coverage is 15.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co (FRA:84H) has a current Interest Coverage of 15.87. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.28, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 15.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.13 and 458.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.84. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co (FRA:84H), the current Interest Coverage is 15.87 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 Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co (FRA:84H) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.28.

Key valuation signals for FRA:84H:

  • Interest Coverage: 15.87 (near median its 10-year median of 16.13)
  • GF Value™: €0.28 vs. price of €0.19 (31.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 458.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#34 of 322)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:84H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01713:Hong Kong
Address No. 789, Renhe Road, Wenjiang District, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, CHN
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Ltd is a vertically integrated power supply service provider. It has a complete power supply value chain covering power generation, transmission, distribution, and sales, and a complete power supply service area and a stable customer base. At the same time, the company is also engaged in power engineering construction and integrated energy services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the power supply segment, catering to different segments of customers, including households, commercial enterprises, industries, and the state grid. Geographically, it only operates in Mainland China.
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