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Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) Interest Coverage : 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is Lepu Biopharma Co Interest Coverage?

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. Lepu Biopharma Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was HK$-210.0 Mil. Lepu Biopharma Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was HK$-14.8 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 Lepu Biopharma Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


HKSE:02157's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 117.6
* 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.


Lepu Biopharma Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Lepu Biopharma 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.

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Lepu Biopharma Co Interest Coverage Chart

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Competitive Comparison of Lepu Biopharma Co's Interest Coverage

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lepu Biopharma Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

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Lepu Biopharma Co's Interest Coverage Distribution in the Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Lepu Biopharma Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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Lepu Biopharma 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.

Lepu Biopharma Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024, Lepu Biopharma Co's Interest Expense was HK$-23.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-400.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$285.5 Mil.

Lepu Biopharma Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Lepu Biopharma Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2024, Lepu Biopharma Co's Interest Expense was HK$-14.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-210.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$285.5 Mil.

Lepu Biopharma 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.


Lepu Biopharma Co  (HKSE:02157) 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 .


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Lepu Biopharma Co Business Description

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No. 651, Lianheng Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201112
Lepu Biopharma Co Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on oncology therapeutics and has one operating segment. The Group is principally engaged in the sales of pharmaceutical products and the research and development of new drugs. The majority operating entity of the Group is domiciled in Mainland China. The company has established an integrated end-to-end platform across drug discovery, clinical development, CMC, and GMP-compliant manufacturing, encompassing all critical functions of the biopharmaceutical value chain. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Sale of pharmaceutical products. The company also generates a small portion of its revenue from Licensing income.
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