China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings (HKSE:01237) Interest Coverage: 2.27 (As of Dec. 2025) — 404% Above Median

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HKSE:01237 China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Ltd HKSE:01237
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Price HK$0.68
GF Value HK$0.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Interest Coverage?

China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings HKSE:01237 -1.45% 27 Interest Coverage is 2.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is 404% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01237 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings ranks worse than 348431.71% 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$8.1 Mil. China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-3.6 Mil. China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.27. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


HKSE:01237's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 11.44
* 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.

China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings  (HKSE:01237) 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms

China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings'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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

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HKSE:01237 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings'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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Interest Coverage vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings'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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-7.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-11.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$164.8 Mil.

China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-3.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$8.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$164.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*8.076/-3.555
=2.27

* 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 2.27 mean?
China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings (HKSE:01237) has a Interest Coverage of 2.27 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings and its competitors. This is 404% above median its historical median of 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings ranks #999999 out of 287 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Is China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 2.27 is 404% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Interest Coverage is 11.44. China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' value of 2.27 is 80.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings ranks #999999 out of 287 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings ranks #999999 out of 287 companies for Interest Coverage. This places China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.44. China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' value of 2.27 is 80.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 11.44, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Interest Coverage among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 11.44, based on 287 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 2.27 is 80.2% 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 China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 2.27, which is 404% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings (HKSE:01237) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.52, compared to a current price of HK$0.68 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.27, which is 404% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 80.2% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 11.44. China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 5 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings (HKSE:01237), the current Interest Coverage is 2.27 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 Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings (HKSE:01237) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.68 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.52. GuruFocus considers China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01237:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.27 (404% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.52 vs. price of HK$0.68 (30.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.2% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#999999 of 287)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Business Description

Address Fushan Industrial District, Fujian, Zhangping, CHN
China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and sales of wooden products and manufacturing and sales of renewable energy products. Its renewable energy business focuses on the recycling of leftover sawdust from the production of wooden products into biomass pellet fuel. Its segments include the manufacturing and sales of outdoor wooden products, and manufacturing and sales of renewable energy products. It derives the majority of revenue from the manufacturing and sales of outdoor wooden products. Geographically, it operates in The People's Republic of China, Australasia, North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific (exclusive of the PRC) with majority of revenue deriving from Australasia.
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