China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:08037 China Biotech Services Holdings Ltd HKSE:08037
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Price HK$0.64
GF Value HK$0.27
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What is China Biotech Services Holdings Interest Coverage?

China Biotech Services Holdings HKSE:08037 -1.54% 19 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08037 with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, China Biotech Services Holdings ranks worse than 1075267.74% 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. China Biotech Services Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-34.28 Mil. China Biotech Services Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-6.94 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 China Biotech Services Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


HKSE:08037's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Industry Median: 9.26
* 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.


China Biotech Services Holdings  (HKSE:08037) 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 .


China Biotech Services Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


China Biotech Services Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Biotech Services Holdings'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.

China Biotech Services Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

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HKSE:08037 vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, China Biotech Services Holdings'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.


China Biotech Services Holdings Interest Coverage vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, China Biotech Services Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Biotech Services Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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China Biotech Services Holdings 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.

China Biotech Services Holdings'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, China Biotech Services Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-19.47 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-75.27 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$147.74 Mil.

China Biotech Services Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

China Biotech Services Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, China Biotech Services Holdings's Interest Expense was HK$-6.94 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$-34.28 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$147.74 Mil.

China Biotech Services Holdings 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037) 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 China Biotech Services Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Biotech Services Holdings ranks #999999 out of 93 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Is China Biotech Services Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
China Biotech Services Holdings' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, China Biotech Services Holdings ranks #999999 out of 93 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Biotech Services Holdings has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Biotech Services Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, China Biotech Services Holdings ranks #999999 out of 93 companies for Interest Coverage. This places China Biotech Services Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.26. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 9.26, based on 93 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 China Biotech Services Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Biotech Services Holdings'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 China Biotech Services Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.27, compared to a current price of HK$0.64 — trading 137% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). China Biotech Services Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 6 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 China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037), 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 China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Biotech Services Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.64 is trading 137% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.27. GuruFocus considers China Biotech Services Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08037:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.27 vs. price of HK$0.64 (137% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 19/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08037 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Biotech Services Holdings Business Description

Address 255-257 Gloucester Road, Suites 1904-05A, 19th Floor, Sino Plaza, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
China Biotech Services Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates through five segments: Pharmaceutical Products, Medical and Health-Related Services, Immunotherapy, Insurance brokerage, BNCT, and Others. It derives prime revenue from the Medical & health-related services segment, which involves the provision of medical laboratory testing & health check services. The group has a business presence in Hong Kong & the PRC, of which key revenue is generated from Hong Kong. Immunotherapy-provision of tumor immune cell therapy & health management services. Pharmaceutical products-sale & distribution of health-related & pharmaceutical products. Insurance brokerage services. BNCT-provision of boron neutron capture therapy treatment services, & Others-provision of logistic services.
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