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ZJLD GroupHKSE:06979 -0.71%82 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06979 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 149 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, ZJLD Group ranks better than 57.05% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. ZJLD Group's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-131 Mil. ZJLD Group's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-21 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 ZJLD Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:06979'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.69 Med: 46.65 Max: 437.7
Current: 11.69
HKSE:06979's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 57.05% of 149
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.49
vs HKSE:06979: 11.69
ZJLD Group (HKSE:06979) 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 .
ZJLD Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
ZJLD Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ZJLD Group'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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, ZJLD Group'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.
ZJLD Group Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ZJLD Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZJLD Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
ZJLD Group 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
ZJLD Group (HKSE:06979) 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 ZJLD Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, ZJLD Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.69 to 437.70. According to the industry distribution chart, ZJLD Group ranks #64 out of 149 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is ZJLD Group's Interest Coverage too high?
ZJLD Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.69 to a high of 437.70. Based on the distribution chart, ZJLD Group ranks #64 out of 149 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ZJLD Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZJLD Group's Interest Coverage compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, ZJLD Group ranks #64 out of 149 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts ZJLD Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.49. Historically, ZJLD Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.69 to 437.70 over the past decade. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.49, based on 149 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 ZJLD Group and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZJLD Group'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 ZJLD Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZJLD Group (HKSE:06979) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.42, compared to a current price of HK$7.74 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). ZJLD Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 ZJLD Group (HKSE:06979), 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 ZJLD Group (HKSE:06979) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZJLD Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$7.74 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.42.
GuruFocus considers ZJLD Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:06979:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: HK$5.42 vs. price of HK$7.74 (42.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06979 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhenjiu Lidu is one of the leading non-state-owned baijiu distillers in China. It operates a portfolio of baijiu brands with aroma ranging across jiang, rich, and mixed flavors that include Zhen Jiu, Li Du, Xiang Jiao, and Kai Kou Xiao, which contributed 63%, 19%, 11%, and 5% of total revenue in 2024, respectively. Through Jindong Investment, Chair Wu Xiangdong controls 67% of the firm's total equity stake as of December 2025.
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