Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co (HKSE:06830) Interest Coverage: 2.90 (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Below Median

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HKSE:06830 Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co Ltd HKSE:06830
69 GF Score
Price HK$0.20
GF Value HK$3.11
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co Interest Coverage?

Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co HKSE:06830 +1.53% 69 Interest Coverage is 2.90 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 3.33. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06830 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$3.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Vehicles & Parts companies, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co ranks worse than 79.89% 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. Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$33 Mil. Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-11 Mil. Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.90. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:06830' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3   Med: 3.33   Max: 5.09
Current: 2.34


HKSE:06830's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
79.89% of 1069 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.36 vs HKSE:06830: 2.34

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


Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co  (HKSE:06830) 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 .


Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings 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.

Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co Interest Coverage Chart

Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co 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:06830 vs ORLY, AZO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings 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.


Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings 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.

Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings 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, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's Interest Expense was HK$-24 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$55 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$231 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*54.962/-23.549
=2.33

Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's Interest Expense was HK$-11 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$33 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$231 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*32.884/-11.333
=2.90

* 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 2.90 mean?
Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co (HKSE:06830) has a Interest Coverage of 2.90 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 3.33. Over the past decade, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.30 to 5.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co ranks #854 out of 1069 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.90 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 5.09. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.36. Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's value of 2.90 is 65.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co ranks #854 out of 1069 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co ranks #854 out of 1069 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.36. Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's value of 2.90 is 65.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.30 to 5.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.33 vs. the industry median of 8.36, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.36, based on 1,069 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. Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.90 is 65.3% below 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 Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's current Interest Coverage is 2.90, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 3.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co (HKSE:06830) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.20 — trading 93.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.90, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.33 and 65.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.36. Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co (HKSE:06830), the current Interest Coverage is 2.90 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 Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co (HKSE:06830) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.20 is trading 93.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.11. GuruFocus considers Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:06830:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.90 (13% below median its 10-year median of 3.33)
  • GF Value™: HK$3.11 vs. price of HK$0.20 (93.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#854 of 1069)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06830 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co Business Description

Address Number 104 Zhenan Road, Xiangshan County, Zhejiang Province, Xizhou, CHN
Huazhong In-Vehicle Holdings Co Ltd is an investment holding company, which acts as a supplier of automobile body parts. The business activity of the group includes manufacturing and sale of decorative and structural automobile parts, molds and tooling, casing, and the liquid tank of air conditioning or heater units and other non-automobile products. Geographically it operates through the Chinese Mainland, and Overseas. It derives revenue from the sale of automobile body parts.
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