China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) Interest Coverage: 4.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Below Median


FRA:CYZB China Yangtze Power Co Ltd FRA:CYZB
78 GF Score
Price €31.40
GF Value €42.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China Yangtze Power Co Interest Coverage?

China Yangtze Power Co FRA:CYZB -0.63% 78 Interest Coverage is 4.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 5.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:CYZB with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Yangtze Power Co ranks better than 70.72% 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 Yangtze Power Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,121 Mil. China Yangtze Power Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-268 Mil. China Yangtze Power Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.19. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:CYZB' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.24   Med: 5.13   Max: 8.44
Current: 5.25


FRA:CYZB's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
70.72% of 321 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.77 vs FRA:CYZB: 5.25

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 Yangtze Power Co  (FRA:CYZB) 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 Yangtze Power Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


China Yangtze Power Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Yangtze Power 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.

China Yangtze Power Co Interest Coverage Chart

China Yangtze Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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China Yangtze Power 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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China Yangtze Power Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power 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.


China Yangtze Power Co Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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China Yangtze Power 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.

China Yangtze Power 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, China Yangtze Power Co's Interest Expense was €-1,153 Mil. Its Operating Income was €5,683 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €24,566 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*5682.645/-1152.948
=4.93

China Yangtze Power Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, China Yangtze Power Co's Interest Expense was €-268 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1,121 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €24,603 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1120.725/-267.718
=4.19

* 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 4.19 mean?
China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) has a Interest Coverage of 4.19 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 5.13. Over the past decade, China Yangtze Power Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.24 to 8.44. According to the industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #94 out of 321 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's Interest Coverage too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.19 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.24 to a high of 8.44. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.77. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 4.19 is 51.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #94 out of 321 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #94 out of 321 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts China Yangtze Power Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.77. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 4.19 is 51.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China Yangtze Power Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.24 to 8.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.13 vs. the industry median of 2.77, China Yangtze Power 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 2.77, based on 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. China Yangtze Power Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.19 is 51.3% 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 Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Yangtze Power Co's current Interest Coverage is 4.19, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 5.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.66, compared to a current price of €31.40 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.19, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.13 and 51.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.77. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB), the current Interest Coverage is 4.19 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 China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €31.40 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.66. GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CYZB:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.19 (18% below median its 10-year median of 5.13)
  • GF Value™: €42.66 vs. price of €31.40 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#94 of 321)

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


China Yangtze Power Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CYPC:UK600900:China
Address No. 88 Sanyang Road, Jiang\'an District, Hubei Province, Wuhan City, CHN, 430014
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
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