Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co (HKSE:01643) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01643 Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co Ltd HKSE:01643
53 GF Score
Price HK$0.94
GF Value HK$0.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co Interest Coverage?

Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co HKSE:01643 -2.08% 53 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01643 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Drug Manufacturers companies, Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co ranks worse than 145560.26% 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. Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-20.7 Mil. Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.0 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 Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


HKSE:01643's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Industry Median: 12.75
* 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.


Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co  (HKSE:01643) 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 .


Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co'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.

Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co Interest Coverage Chart

Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 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 29,833.00 No Debt 20,774.00 853.67 0.00

HKSE:01643 vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co'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.


Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co Interest Coverage vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co 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.

Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co'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, Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co's Interest Expense was HK$-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-18.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.0 Mil.

Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co's Interest Expense was HK$-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-20.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.0 Mil.

Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co 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?
Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co (HKSE:01643) 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 Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co ranks #999999 out of 687 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Is Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co ranks #999999 out of 687 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co's Interest Coverage compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co ranks #999999 out of 687 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.75. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Drug Manufacturers companies is 12.75, based on 687 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 Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co'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 Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co (HKSE:01643) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.16, compared to a current price of HK$0.94 — trading 487.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co'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 Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co (HKSE:01643), 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 Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co (HKSE:01643) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.94 is trading 487.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.16. GuruFocus considers Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01643:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.16 vs. price of HK$0.94 (487.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01643 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co Business Description

Address No. 88 Jinwei Road, Hebei Province, Longhua County, Chengde, CHN, 068150
Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co Ltd is engaged in the production of Proprietary Chinese Medicines. It offers both OTC and prescribed medicines intended for use by the Middle-aged and the Elderly in the PRC. Its products include liver protection tablets, Shanmei capsules, Qi and blood supplement pills, and Xiaohuoluo pills, among others. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the People's Republic of China.
53GF Score

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