Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group (HKSE:01250) Interest Coverage: 1.15 (As of Dec. 2025) — 29% Below Median

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HKSE:01250 Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group Ltd HKSE:01250
66 GF Score
Price HK$1.20
GF Value HK$1.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group Interest Coverage?

Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group HKSE:01250 66 Interest Coverage is 1.15 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01250 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group ranks worse than 69.23% 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. Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$517 Mil. Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-449 Mil. Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.15. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group Ltd interest coverage is 1.53, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01250' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 1.61   Max: 6.47
Current: 1.53


HKSE:01250's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
69.23% of 325 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.09 vs HKSE:01250: 1.53

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


Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group  (HKSE:01250) 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 .


Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group'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.

Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group Interest Coverage Chart

Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.68 1.04 1.12 1.40 1.53

Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.68 1.47 1.30 1.80 1.15

Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group'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.


Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


HKSE:01250
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Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group 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.

Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group'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, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's Interest Expense was HK$-1,067 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$1,629 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$19,983 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1629.241/-1066.547
=1.53

Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's Interest Expense was HK$-449 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$517 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$19,983 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*516.502/-449.146
=1.15

* 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 1.15 mean?
Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group (HKSE:01250) has a Interest Coverage of 1.15 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.68 to 6.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group ranks #225 out of 325 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's current Interest Coverage of 1.15 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 6.47. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 3.09. Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's value of 1.15 is 62.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group ranks #225 out of 325 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group ranks #225 out of 325 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.09. Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's value of 1.15 is 62.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.68 to 6.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.09, based on 325 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. Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's current Interest Coverage of 1.15 is 62.8% 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 Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's current Interest Coverage is 1.15, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group (HKSE:01250) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.77, compared to a current price of HK$1.20 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.15, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 62.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.09. Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group (HKSE:01250), the current Interest Coverage is 1.15 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 Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group (HKSE:01250) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.20 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.77. GuruFocus considers Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01250:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.15 (29% below median its 10-year median of 1.61)
  • GF Value™: HK$1.77 vs. price of HK$1.20 (32.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#225 of 325)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01250 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group Business Description

Address 99 Queen’s Road Central, 38th Floor, The Centre, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Shandong Hi Speed New Energy Group Ltd is engaged in the investment, development, construction, operation and management of photovoltaic power businesses; wind power businesses; and clean heat supply service businesses in the People's Republic of China. Its segments include the Construction-related business segment engages in the provision of construction and related services of the clean energy business; and the Operation of Clean Energy Projects segment engages in the investment and development of the photovoltaic power business, the wind power business and provision of clean heat supply services. Majority of the revenue is derived from the Operation of Clean Energy Projects segment.
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