Xiamen Jihong Co (FRA:I9E) Interest Coverage: 29.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 94% Above Median


FRA:I9E Xiamen Jihong Co Ltd FRA:I9E
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GF Value €1.15
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What is Xiamen Jihong Co Interest Coverage?

Xiamen Jihong Co FRA:I9E -6.08% 75 Interest Coverage is 29.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 14.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:I9E with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.15. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Packaging & Containers companies, Xiamen Jihong Co ranks better than 79.11% 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. Xiamen Jihong Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.4 Mil. Xiamen Jihong Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.6 Mil. Xiamen Jihong Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.08. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:I9E' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.35   Med: 14.97   Max: 32.52
Current: 28.81


FRA:I9E's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
79.11% of 316 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.125 vs FRA:I9E: 28.81

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


Xiamen Jihong Co  (FRA:I9E) 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 .


Xiamen Jihong Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Xiamen Jihong Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xiamen Jihong 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.

Xiamen Jihong Co Interest Coverage Chart

Xiamen Jihong Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Xiamen Jihong 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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FRA:I9E vs SW, PKG, IP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Xiamen Jihong 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.


Xiamen Jihong Co Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Xiamen Jihong Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Xiamen Jihong Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Xiamen Jihong 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.

Xiamen Jihong 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, Xiamen Jihong Co's Interest Expense was €-1.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was €48.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €35.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*48.45/-1.799
=26.93

Xiamen Jihong Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Xiamen Jihong Co's Interest Expense was €-0.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was €17.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €41.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*17.449/-0.6
=29.08

* 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 29.08 mean?
Xiamen Jihong Co (FRA:I9E) has a Interest Coverage of 29.08 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Xiamen Jihong Co and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 14.97. Over the past decade, Xiamen Jihong Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.35 to 32.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Xiamen Jihong Co ranks #66 out of 316 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Xiamen Jihong Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Xiamen Jihong Co's current Interest Coverage of 29.08 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 14.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.35 to a high of 32.52. The Packaging & Containers industry median Interest Coverage is 6.13. Xiamen Jihong Co's value of 29.08 is 374.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xiamen Jihong Co ranks #66 out of 316 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xiamen Jihong Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xiamen Jihong Co's Interest Coverage compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Xiamen Jihong Co ranks #66 out of 316 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Xiamen Jihong Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.13. Xiamen Jihong Co's value of 29.08 is 374.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Xiamen Jihong Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.35 to 32.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.97 vs. the industry median of 6.13, Xiamen Jihong 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.13, based on 316 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. Xiamen Jihong Co's current Interest Coverage of 29.08 is 374.8% 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 Xiamen Jihong Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xiamen Jihong Co's current Interest Coverage is 29.08, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 14.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xiamen Jihong Co stock overvalued right now?
Xiamen Jihong Co (FRA:I9E) has a current Interest Coverage of 29.08. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.15, compared to a current price of €1.70 — trading 47.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 29.08, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 14.97 and 374.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 6.13. Xiamen Jihong Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Xiamen Jihong Co (FRA:I9E), the current Interest Coverage is 29.08 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 Xiamen Jihong Co (FRA:I9E) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen Jihong Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.70 is trading 47.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.15.

Key valuation signals for FRA:I9E:

  • Interest Coverage: 29.08 (94% above median its 10-year median of 14.97)
  • GF Value™: €1.15 vs. price of €1.70 (47.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 374.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#66 of 316)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:I9E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Xiamen Jihong Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 02603:Hong Kong002803:China
Address No. 9 Putou Road, Dongfu Industry Park II, Haicang District, Fujian Province, Xiamen, CHN, 361027
Xiamen Jihong Co Ltd is principally engaged in the business of paper packaging and cross-border social e-commerce. The company has three reportable operating segments as follows: (i) The cross-border social e-commerce operation; (ii) The paper packaging operation; and (iii) The other operations. The majority of revenue is derived from the cross-border social e-commerce operation segment.
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