Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics (HKSE:03277) Interest Coverage: 1,630.04 (As of Dec. 2025) — 583% Above Median

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HKSE:03277 Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics Inc HKSE:03277
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What is Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics Interest Coverage?

Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics HKSE:03277 -2.68% 20 Interest Coverage is 1,630.04 as of Dec. 2025, which is 583% above its 10-year median of 238.66. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03277 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 666 Semiconductors companies, Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics ranks better than 94.14% 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. Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$154.9 Mil. Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-0.1 Mil. Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,630.04. 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. Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:03277' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 133.64   Med: 238.66   Max: 1630.04
Current: 1630.04


HKSE:03277's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
94.14% of 666 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 23.865 vs HKSE:03277: 1630.04

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


Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics  (HKSE:03277) 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 .


Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics Interest Coverage Related Terms


Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics'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.

Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics Interest Coverage Chart

Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
0.00 133.64 238.66 389.24

Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics Quarterly Data
Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Sep25 Dec25 Jun26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial N/A 297.05 N/A 1,630.04 No Debt

HKSE:03277 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics'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.


Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics 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.

Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics'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, Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics's Interest Expense was HK$-0.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$339.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*339.804/-0.873
=389.24

Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics's Interest Expense was HK$-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$154.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*154.854/-0.095
=1,630.04

* 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 1,630.04 mean?
Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics (HKSE:03277) has a Interest Coverage of 1,630.04 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics and its competitors. This is 583% above median its historical median of 238.66. Over the past decade, Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics' Interest Coverage has ranged from 133.64 to 1,630.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics ranks #39 out of 666 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics' Interest Coverage too high?
Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics' current Interest Coverage of 1,630.04 is 583% above median its 10-year median of 238.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 133.64 to a high of 1,630.04. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 23.87. Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics' value of 1,630.04 is 6730.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics ranks #39 out of 666 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics' Interest Coverage compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics ranks #39 out of 666 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 23.87. Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics' value of 1,630.04 is 6730.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 133.64 to 1,630.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 238.66 vs. the industry median of 23.87, Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 23.87, based on 666 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. Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics's current Interest Coverage of 1,630.04 is 6730.3% 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 Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 23.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics's current Interest Coverage is 1,630.04, which is 583% above median its own 10-year median of 238.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics stock overvalued right now?
Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics (HKSE:03277) has a current Interest Coverage of 1,630.04. The current Interest Coverage is 1,630.04, which is 583% above median its 10-year median of 238.66 and 6730.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 23.87. Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics (HKSE:03277), the current Interest Coverage is 1,630.04 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.

Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics Business Description

Address No. 7691, Ziyou Road, Office Buildings 1 and 5, Phase I, Optoelectronic Information Industrial Park, Jilin Province, Changchun Economic and Technological Development, Changchun, CHN
Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics Inc is principally engaged in the research and development, design, and sale of CMOS image sensors, as well as related customised services. It offers nine product series that serve various technology fields, including industrial imaging, scientific imaging, professional photography and video, and medical imaging. The company designs and sells CIS to customers in the industrial and scientific imaging sectors. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of CMOS Image Sensors. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland.
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