Canbridge Pharmaceuticals (HKSE:01228) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01228 Canbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc HKSE:01228
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Price HK$2.05
GF Value HK$0.38
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What is Canbridge Pharmaceuticals Interest Coverage?

Canbridge Pharmaceuticals HKSE:01228 +2.50% 48 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01228 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 376 Biotechnology companies, Canbridge Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 265957.18% 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. Canbridge Pharmaceuticals's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-55.17 Mil. Canbridge Pharmaceuticals's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.51 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 Canbridge Pharmaceuticals's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


HKSE:01228's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 106.135
* 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.


Canbridge Pharmaceuticals  (HKSE:01228) 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 .


Canbridge Pharmaceuticals Interest Coverage Related Terms


Canbridge Pharmaceuticals Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canbridge Pharmaceuticals'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.

Canbridge Pharmaceuticals Interest Coverage Chart

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HKSE:01228 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Canbridge Pharmaceuticals'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.


Canbridge Pharmaceuticals Interest Coverage vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Canbridge Pharmaceuticals's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canbridge Pharmaceuticals's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Canbridge Pharmaceuticals 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.

Canbridge Pharmaceuticals'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, Canbridge Pharmaceuticals's Interest Expense was HK$-2.46 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-101.15 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$9.00 Mil.

Canbridge Pharmaceuticals did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Canbridge Pharmaceuticals's Interest Expense was HK$-0.51 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-55.17 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$9.00 Mil.

Canbridge Pharmaceuticals 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?
Canbridge Pharmaceuticals (HKSE:01228) 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 Canbridge Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Canbridge Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 376 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Canbridge Pharmaceuticals' Interest Coverage too high?
Canbridge Pharmaceuticals' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Canbridge Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 376 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canbridge Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canbridge Pharmaceuticals' Interest Coverage compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Canbridge Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 376 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Canbridge Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 106.14. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Interest Coverage among Biotechnology companies is 106.14, based on 376 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 Canbridge Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Interest Coverage is 106.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canbridge Pharmaceuticals'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 Canbridge Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canbridge Pharmaceuticals (HKSE:01228) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.38, compared to a current price of HK$2.05 — trading 439.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Canbridge Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Canbridge Pharmaceuticals (HKSE:01228), 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 Canbridge Pharmaceuticals (HKSE:01228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canbridge Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.05 is trading 439.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.38. GuruFocus considers Canbridge Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01228:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.38 vs. price of HK$2.05 (439.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Canbridge Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address No. 388 Xinping Street, Unit 9, 10th Floor, Building 21, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN
Canbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biotechnology company engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of therapies targeting rare diseases. Its differentiated portfolio of therapeutics includes biologics, small molecules, and gene therapies, targeting prevalent rare disease indications that have unmet needs and market potential. The Group's portfolio is composed of approved products like Hunterase, Livmarli, and Gaurunning, and various assets currently in development like CAN106, CAN107, CAN104, and CAN105, all these targeting diseases such as Hunter syndrome and other lysosomal storage disorders, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, hemophilia A, metabolic disorders, rare cholestatic liver diseases, and neuromuscular diseases. The Group's main market is Mainland China.
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