China Ecotourism Group (HKSE:01371) Interest Coverage: 0.19 (As of Dec. 2025) — 98% Below Median

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HKSE:01371 China Ecotourism Group Ltd HKSE:01371
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What is China Ecotourism Group Interest Coverage?

China Ecotourism Group HKSE:01371 38 Interest Coverage is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 8.53. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01371 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 607 Travel & Leisure companies, China Ecotourism Group ranks worse than 164744.48% 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 Ecotourism Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$6.42 Mil. China Ecotourism Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-34.18 Mil. China Ecotourism Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.19. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Ecotourism Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


HKSE:01371's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 5.35
* 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 Ecotourism Group  (HKSE:01371) 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 Ecotourism Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


China Ecotourism Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Ecotourism 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.

China Ecotourism Group Interest Coverage Chart

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HKSE:01371 vs FLUT, DKNG, SGHC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, China Ecotourism 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.


China Ecotourism Group Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Ecotourism Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Ecotourism Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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China Ecotourism 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.

China Ecotourism Group's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024, China Ecotourism Group's Interest Expense was HK$-21.37 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-44.50 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$3.88 Mil.

China Ecotourism Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

China Ecotourism Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, China Ecotourism Group's Interest Expense was HK$-34.18 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$6.42 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$2.24 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*6.422/-34.183
=0.19

* 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 0.19 mean?
China Ecotourism Group (HKSE:01371) has a Interest Coverage of 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China Ecotourism Group and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 8.53. According to the industry distribution chart, China Ecotourism Group ranks #999999 out of 607 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is China Ecotourism Group's Interest Coverage too high?
China Ecotourism Group's current Interest Coverage of 0.19 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 8.53. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. China Ecotourism Group's value of 0.19 is 96.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Ecotourism Group ranks #999999 out of 607 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Ecotourism Group has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Ecotourism Group's Interest Coverage compare to FLUT and DKNG?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, China Ecotourism Group ranks #999999 out of 607 companies for Interest Coverage. This places China Ecotourism Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. China Ecotourism Group's value of 0.19 is 96.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.53 vs. the industry median of 5.35, China Ecotourism 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 a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.35, based on 607 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 Ecotourism Group's current Interest Coverage of 0.19 is 96.4% 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 Ecotourism Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Ecotourism Group's current Interest Coverage is 0.19, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 8.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Ecotourism Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Ecotourism Group (HKSE:01371) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.46, compared to a current price of HK$1.00 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.19, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 8.53 and 96.4% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.35. China Ecotourism Group's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Ecotourism Group (HKSE:01371), the current Interest Coverage is 0.19 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 Ecotourism Group (HKSE:01371) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Ecotourism Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.00 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.46. GuruFocus considers China Ecotourism Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01371:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.19 (98% below median its 10-year median of 8.53)
  • GF Value™: HK$1.46 vs. price of HK$1.00 (31.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.4% below the Travel & Leisure median (#999999 of 607)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01371 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Ecotourism Group Business Description

Address 39 Yip Kan Street, Unit 1801, 18th Floor, Landmark South, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, HKG
China Ecotourism Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the firm is engaged in the business of the provision of technology and operation services for lottery systems, terminal equipment, and gaming products and their operations in China's lottery market. It offers various lottery products ranging from video lottery, computer ticket games, and KENO-type lottery. The segments of the group are Lottery systems, terminal equipment, and related products, which is the key revenue-generating segment; Ecotourism; and Natural and health food. It has a business presence in the PRC, Hong Kong, and Others of which a majority of revenue is derived from the PRC.
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