C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00731 C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Corp Ltd HKSE:00731
23 GF Score
Price HK$0.31
GF Value HK$0.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Interest Coverage?

C&D Newin Paper & Pulp HKSE:00731 +1.64% 23 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00731 with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Forest Products companies, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp ranks worse than 555555% 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. C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-21 Mil. C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-13 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


HKSE:00731's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 4.225
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


C&D Newin Paper & Pulp  (HKSE:00731) 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 .


C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Interest Coverage Related Terms


C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for C&D Newin Paper & Pulp'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.

C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Interest Coverage Chart

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C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp'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.


C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Interest Coverage vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Interest Coverage falls into.


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C&D Newin Paper & Pulp 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.

C&D Newin Paper & Pulp'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, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Interest Expense was HK$-25 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-50 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$786 Mil.

C&D Newin Paper & Pulp did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Interest Expense was HK$-13 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-21 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$786 Mil.

C&D Newin Paper & Pulp did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on C&D Newin Paper & Pulp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp ranks #999999 out of 180 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Interest Coverage too high?
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp ranks #999999 out of 180 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp ranks #999999 out of 180 companies for Interest Coverage. This places C&D Newin Paper & Pulp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.23. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Forest Products companies is 4.23, based on 180 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. 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 C&D Newin Paper & Pulp and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C&D Newin Paper & Pulp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.19, compared to a current price of HK$0.31 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.31 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.19. GuruFocus considers C&D Newin Paper & Pulp to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00731:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.19 vs. price of HK$0.31 (63.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Business Description

Address No. 168-200, Connaught Road Central, Rooms 2306B & 2307, 23rd Floor, West Tower, Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Corp Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, recycling, and marketing of paper products. The company has two business segments: Paper manufacturing and selling; and Trading. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the paper manufacturing and selling segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of paper and pulp-related products. The Trading segment is engaged in the trading of paper and pulp and any ancillary or related raw materials. Geographically, the company generates all of its revenue from the PRC.
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