China BlueChemical (FRA:H1Q) Interest Coverage: 14.29 (As of Dec. 2025) — 29% Below Median


FRA:H1Q China BlueChemical Ltd FRA:H1Q
84 GF Score
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What is China BlueChemical Interest Coverage?

China BlueChemical FRA:H1Q +4.72% 84 Interest Coverage is 14.29 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 20.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:H1Q with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 199 Agriculture companies, China BlueChemical ranks better than 67.84% 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 BlueChemical's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €37 Mil. China BlueChemical's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-3 Mil. China BlueChemical's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.29. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:H1Q' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.99   Med: 20.03   Max: 65.87
Current: 18.72


FRA:H1Q's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
67.84% of 199 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.3 vs FRA:H1Q: 18.72

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 BlueChemical  (FRA:H1Q) 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 BlueChemical Interest Coverage Related Terms


China BlueChemical Interest Coverage Historical Data

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

China BlueChemical Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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China BlueChemical Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:H1Q vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, China BlueChemical'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 BlueChemical Interest Coverage vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, China BlueChemical's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China BlueChemical 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 BlueChemical'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 BlueChemical's Interest Expense was €-6 Mil. Its Operating Income was €104 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €106 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*104.187/-5.56
=18.74

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, China BlueChemical's Interest Expense was €-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was €37 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €106 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*37.084/-2.595
=14.29

* 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 14.29 mean?
China BlueChemical (FRA:H1Q) has a Interest Coverage of 14.29 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China BlueChemical and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 20.03. Over the past decade, China BlueChemical's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.99 to 65.87. According to the industry distribution chart, China BlueChemical ranks #64 out of 199 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is China BlueChemical's Interest Coverage too high?
China BlueChemical's current Interest Coverage of 14.29 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 20.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.99 to a high of 65.87. The Agriculture industry median Interest Coverage is 7.30. China BlueChemical's value of 14.29 is 95.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China BlueChemical ranks #64 out of 199 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China BlueChemical has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China BlueChemical's Interest Coverage compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, China BlueChemical ranks #64 out of 199 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts China BlueChemical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.30. China BlueChemical's value of 14.29 is 95.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China BlueChemical's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.99 to 65.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.03 vs. the industry median of 7.30, China BlueChemical 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 Agriculture company?
The median Interest Coverage among Agriculture companies is 7.30, based on 199 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 BlueChemical's current Interest Coverage of 14.29 is 95.8% 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 China BlueChemical and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China BlueChemical's current Interest Coverage is 14.29, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 20.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China BlueChemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China BlueChemical (FRA:H1Q) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.23, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 14.29, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 20.03 and 95.8% above the Agriculture industry median of 7.30. China BlueChemical's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 China BlueChemical (FRA:H1Q), the current Interest Coverage is 14.29 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 BlueChemical (FRA:H1Q) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China BlueChemical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.23. GuruFocus considers China BlueChemical to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:H1Q:

  • Interest Coverage: 14.29 (29% below median its 10-year median of 20.03)
  • GF Value™: €0.23 vs. price of €0.22 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.8% above the Agriculture median (#64 of 199)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:H1Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China BlueChemical Business Description

Address No. 15, Sanqu, Anzhenxili, Unit 1707, Kaikang CNOOC Mansion, District 3, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100029
China BlueChemical Ltd is engaged in the development, production, and sales of mineral fertilizers and chemical products. The firm's segments are urea, methanol, phosphorus and compound fertilizer, acrylonitrile, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Urea segment, which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of urea. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC. The company's products include Chemical Fertilizers such as Urea (H2N-CO-NH2) Phosphate, Phosphate Fertilizer, Complex Fertilizers; Chemical Products such as Methanol, Acrylonitrile; and Other products such as Woven Plastic Bags, and Transportation Services.
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