China Golden Classic Group (HKSE:08281) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:08281 China Golden Classic Group Ltd HKSE:08281
44 GF Score
Price HK$0.30
GF Value HK$0.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is China Golden Classic Group Interest Coverage?

China Golden Classic Group HKSE:08281 +1.69% 44 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08281 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,518 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, China Golden Classic Group ranks better than 86.3% 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 Golden Classic Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$13.8 Mil. China Golden Classic Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.0 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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. China Golden Classic Group Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Golden Classic Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:08281' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61   Med: 7.13   Max: 120.48
Current: 120.48


HKSE:08281's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
86.3% of 1518 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.41 vs HKSE:08281: 120.48

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 Golden Classic Group  (HKSE:08281) 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 Golden Classic Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


China Golden Classic Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Golden Classic 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.

China Golden Classic Group Interest Coverage Chart

China Golden Classic Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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China Golden Classic Group Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:08281 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, China Golden Classic 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.


China Golden Classic Group Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Golden Classic Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Golden Classic Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


HKSE:08281
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China Golden Classic Group 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 Golden Classic Group'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 Golden Classic Group's Interest Expense was HK$-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$9.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*9.229/-0.078
=118.32

China Golden Classic Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, China Golden Classic Group's Interest Expense was HK$0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was HK$13.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.0 Mil.

* 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 Golden Classic Group (HKSE:08281) 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 Golden Classic Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, China Golden Classic Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.61 to 120.48. According to the industry distribution chart, China Golden Classic Group ranks #208 out of 1518 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is China Golden Classic Group's Interest Coverage too high?
China Golden Classic Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 120.48. Based on the distribution chart, China Golden Classic Group ranks #208 out of 1518 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Golden Classic Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Golden Classic Group's Interest Coverage compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, China Golden Classic Group ranks #208 out of 1518 companies for Interest Coverage. This places China Golden Classic Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.41. Historically, China Golden Classic Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.61 to 120.48 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.41, based on 1,518 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 Golden Classic Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Golden Classic 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 China Golden Classic Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Golden Classic Group (HKSE:08281) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.12, compared to a current price of HK$0.30 — trading 150% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). China Golden Classic Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Golden Classic Group (HKSE:08281), 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 Golden Classic Group (HKSE:08281) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Golden Classic Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.30 is trading 150% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.12. GuruFocus considers China Golden Classic Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08281:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.12 vs. price of HK$0.30 (150% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08281 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Golden Classic Group Business Description

Address No. 34, 35 Yingbin Road, Xiake Town, Jiangsu Province, Jiangyin City, CHN
China Golden Classic Group Ltd is a daily household product producer in China. The company focus on the production and sales of oral care products, include functional toothpastes, household products and leather care products. The company's reportable segment are: The Oral Care Products segment involves manufacturing and selling of oral care products including functional toothpaste, mouthwash, oral spray, and toothbrush; The Leather Care Products segment offers leather shoe care products and leather clothing care products; and The Household Hygiene Products segment comprises household hygiene products such as surface cleaners, laundry care products, toilet care products, and mould proof products. All of the group's operations are mainly located in the PRC.
44GF Score

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