Jinchuan Group International Resources Co (FRA:GDZD) Interest Coverage: 3.19 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


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What is Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Interest Coverage?

Jinchuan Group International Resources Co FRA:GDZD 4 Interest Coverage is 3.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 3.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:GDZD with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

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. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €38.4 Mil. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-12.0 Mil. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.19. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Ltd interest coverage is 3.03, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:GDZD' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 3.03   Max: 23.51
Current: 3.03


FRA:GDZD's Interest Coverage is not ranked
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: No Debt vs FRA:GDZD: 3.03

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


Jinchuan Group International Resources Co  (FRA:GDZD) 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 .


Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jinchuan Group International Resources 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.

Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Interest Coverage Chart

Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Jinchuan Group International Resources Co 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 2.42 3.34 0.00 2.74 3.19

FRA:GDZD vs SCCO, FCX: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Jinchuan Group International Resources 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.


Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Interest Coverage vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Jinchuan Group International Resources 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.

Jinchuan Group International Resources 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, Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Interest Expense was €-18.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was €56.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €266.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*56.572/-18.64
=3.03

Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Interest Expense was €-12.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was €38.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €266.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*38.432/-12.031
=3.19

* 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 3.19 mean?
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co (FRA:GDZD) has a Interest Coverage of 3.19 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Jinchuan Group International Resources Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.03. Over the past decade, Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.66 to 23.51.
Is Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's current Interest Coverage of 3.19 is near median its 10-year median of 3.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 23.51. The Metals & Mining industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's value of 3.19 is 100% below this industry median. Overall, Jinchuan Group International Resources Co has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Interest Coverage compare to SCCO and FCX?
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Interest Coverage of 3.19 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's value of 3.19 is 100% below this benchmark. Historically, Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.66 to 23.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 10,000.00, Jinchuan Group International Resources Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Interest Coverage among Metals & Mining companies is 10,000.00, based on 1,319 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. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's current Interest Coverage of 3.19 is 100% 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 Jinchuan Group International Resources Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's current Interest Coverage is 3.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jinchuan Group International Resources Co stock overvalued right now?
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co (FRA:GDZD) has a current Interest Coverage of 3.19. The current Interest Coverage is 3.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 100% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10,000.00. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 9 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 Jinchuan Group International Resources Co (FRA:GDZD), the current Interest Coverage is 3.19 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.

Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Business Description

Address 18 Harcourt Road, 15th Floor, Tower 2, Admiralty Centre, Admiralty, Hong Kong, HKG
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are mining operations and trading of mineral and metal products. It operates three mines in the Central African Copperbelt, namely, the Ruashi copper and cobalt mine, and the Kinsenda copper mine in the DRC and the Chibuluma copper mine in Zambia. The company's operating and reportable segments are as follows: Mining operations and Trading of mineral and metal products. The majority of revenue is derived from the Mining operations segment.
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