AI X Tech (HKSE:01490) Interest Coverage: 73.16 (As of Dec. 2025) — 41% Below Median

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HKSE:01490 AI X Tech Inc HKSE:01490
53 GF Score
Price HK$0.27
GF Value HK$0.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is AI X Tech Interest Coverage?

AI X Tech HKSE:01490 +3.92% 53 Interest Coverage is 73.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 124.65. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01490 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 607 Media - Diversified companies, AI X Tech ranks worse than 68.04% 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. AI X Tech's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$3.2 Mil. AI X Tech's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.0 Mil. AI X Tech's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 73.16. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for AI X Tech's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01490' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.92   Med: 124.65   Max: 672.98
Current: 4.11


HKSE:01490's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
68.04% of 607 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.67 vs HKSE:01490: 4.11

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


AI X Tech  (HKSE:01490) 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 .


AI X Tech Interest Coverage Related Terms


AI X Tech Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AI X Tech'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.

AI X Tech Interest Coverage Chart

AI X Tech Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 44.27 12.74 119.67 0.00 3.92

AI X Tech Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 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 119.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 73.16

HKSE:01490 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, AI X Tech'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.


AI X Tech Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AI X Tech's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AI X Tech's Interest Coverage falls into.


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AI X Tech 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.

AI X Tech'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, AI X Tech's Interest Expense was HK$-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$0.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$1.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.635/-0.162
=3.92

AI X Tech's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, AI X Tech's Interest Expense was HK$-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$3.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$1.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*3.219/-0.044
=73.16

* 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 73.16 mean?
AI X Tech (HKSE:01490) has a Interest Coverage of 73.16 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on AI X Tech and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 124.65. Over the past decade, AI X Tech's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.92 to 672.98. According to the industry distribution chart, AI X Tech ranks #413 out of 607 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is AI X Tech's Interest Coverage too high?
AI X Tech's current Interest Coverage of 73.16 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 124.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.92 to a high of 672.98. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.67. AI X Tech's value of 73.16 is 526.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AI X Tech ranks #413 out of 607 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AI X Tech has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AI X Tech's Interest Coverage compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AI X Tech ranks #413 out of 607 companies for Interest Coverage. This places AI X Tech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.67. AI X Tech's value of 73.16 is 526.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AI X Tech's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.92 to 672.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 124.65 vs. the industry median of 11.67, AI X Tech has consistently been above 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.67, 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. AI X Tech's current Interest Coverage of 73.16 is 526.9% above 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 AI X Tech and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AI X Tech's current Interest Coverage is 73.16, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 124.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AI X Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AI X Tech (HKSE:01490) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.17, compared to a current price of HK$0.27 — trading 55.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 73.16, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 124.65 and 526.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.67. AI X Tech's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 AI X Tech (HKSE:01490), the current Interest Coverage is 73.16 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 AI X Tech (HKSE:01490) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AI X Tech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.27 is trading 55.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.17. GuruFocus considers AI X Tech to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01490:

  • Interest Coverage: 73.16 (41% below median its 10-year median of 124.65)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.17 vs. price of HK$0.27 (55.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 526.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#413 of 607)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01490 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AI X Tech Business Description

Address No. 52 Jiuxianqiao Road, Room 307-308, Building 2, Oriental Science and Technology Park, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100015
AI X Tech Inc is an investment holding company. The company is principally engaged in the advertising service of automobiles in the People's Republic of China. The Group operates online automobile vertical media platforms in China that offer comprehensive and high-quality automobile content and one-stop marketing solutions. The automobile content is produced by their in-house content team and distributed across their proprietary, comprising its PC websites, mobile websites and mobile applications. The Group principally derives revenue from online advertising services which provides advertising services to marketing agents in the automobile industry; integrated marketing services with marketing analysis and marketing execution programs for the car manufacturer; and the sale of automobiles.
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