CRCC High-Tech Equipment (HKSE:01786) Interest Coverage: 38.77 (As of Dec. 2025) — 45% Below Median

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HKSE:01786 CRCC High-Tech Equipment Corporation Ltd HKSE:01786
59 GF Score
Price HK$0.73
GF Value HK$0.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CRCC High-Tech Equipment Interest Coverage?

CRCC High-Tech Equipment HKSE:01786 +1.39% 59 Interest Coverage is 38.77 as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 70.86. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01786 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Transportation companies, CRCC High-Tech Equipment ranks better than 90.89% 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. CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$72 Mil. CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-2 Mil. CRCC High-Tech Equipment's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 38.77. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. CRCC High-Tech Equipment Corporation Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01786' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.04   Med: 70.86   Max: No Debt
Current: 70.57


HKSE:01786's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
90.89% of 845 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.82 vs HKSE:01786: 70.57

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


CRCC High-Tech Equipment  (HKSE:01786) 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 .


CRCC High-Tech Equipment Interest Coverage Related Terms


CRCC High-Tech Equipment Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CRCC High-Tech Equipment'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.

CRCC High-Tech Equipment Interest Coverage Chart

CRCC High-Tech Equipment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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CRCC High-Tech Equipment Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:01786 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, CRCC High-Tech Equipment'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.


CRCC High-Tech Equipment Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Interest Coverage falls into.


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CRCC High-Tech Equipment 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.

CRCC High-Tech Equipment'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, CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Interest Expense was HK$-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$150 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$12 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*149.591/-2.111
=70.86

CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Interest Expense was HK$-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$72 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$12 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*71.564/-1.846
=38.77

* 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 38.77 mean?
CRCC High-Tech Equipment (HKSE:01786) has a Interest Coverage of 38.77 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on CRCC High-Tech Equipment and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 70.86. Over the past decade, CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.04 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, CRCC High-Tech Equipment ranks #77 out of 845 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Interest Coverage too high?
CRCC High-Tech Equipment's current Interest Coverage of 38.77 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 70.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.04 to a high of 10,000.00. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.82. CRCC High-Tech Equipment's value of 38.77 is 566.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRCC High-Tech Equipment ranks #77 out of 845 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CRCC High-Tech Equipment has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRCC High-Tech Equipment's Interest Coverage compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, CRCC High-Tech Equipment ranks #77 out of 845 companies for Interest Coverage. This places CRCC High-Tech Equipment in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.82. CRCC High-Tech Equipment's value of 38.77 is 566.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CRCC High-Tech Equipment's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.04 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.86 vs. the industry median of 5.82, CRCC High-Tech Equipment 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.82, based on 845 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. CRCC High-Tech Equipment's current Interest Coverage of 38.77 is 566.2% 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 CRCC High-Tech Equipment and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRCC High-Tech Equipment's current Interest Coverage is 38.77, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 70.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRCC High-Tech Equipment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRCC High-Tech Equipment (HKSE:01786) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.88, compared to a current price of HK$0.73 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 38.77, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 70.86 and 566.2% above the Transportation industry median of 5.82. CRCC High-Tech Equipment's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 CRCC High-Tech Equipment (HKSE:01786), the current Interest Coverage is 38.77 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 CRCC High-Tech Equipment (HKSE:01786) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRCC High-Tech Equipment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.73 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.88. GuruFocus considers CRCC High-Tech Equipment to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01786:

  • Interest Coverage: 38.77 (45% below median its 10-year median of 70.86)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.88 vs. price of HK$0.73 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 566.2% above the Transportation median (#77 of 845)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01786 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CRCC High-Tech Equipment Business Description

Address No. 384, Yangfangwang, Jinma Town, Yunnan Province, Kunming, CHN
CRCC High-Tech Equipment Corporation Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of products in the large-scale railway track maintenance machinery industry and the provision of related services. Its revenues are generated from manufacturing and sales of machines, parts, components sales and services, overhaul services, and railway line maintenance services. Geographically, the majority of its revenue derives from China.
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