Kuaishou TechnologyKSHTY -4.00%72 Interest Coverage is 16.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 19.44. GuruFocus rates KSHTY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Interactive Media companies, Kuaishou Technology ranks worse than 65.19% 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. Kuaishou Technology's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $402 Mil. Kuaishou Technology's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-25 Mil.
Kuaishou Technology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.03.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuaishou Technology's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
KSHTY'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.98 Med: 19.44 Max: 86
Current: 16.75
KSHTY's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 65.19% of 316
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 38.305
vs KSHTY: 16.75
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 .
Kuaishou Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms
Kuaishou Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuaishou Technology'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.
KSHTY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Kuaishou Technology'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.
Kuaishou Technology Interest Coverage vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Kuaishou Technology's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuaishou Technology'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:
* 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.
Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) has a Interest Coverage of 16.03 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 19.44. Over the past decade, Kuaishou Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.98 to 86.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #206 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Kuaishou Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
Kuaishou Technology's current Interest Coverage of 16.03 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 19.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.98 to a high of 86.00. The Interactive Media industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. Kuaishou Technology's value of 16.03 is 58.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #206 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuaishou Technology has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuaishou Technology's Interest Coverage compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #206 out of 316 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kuaishou Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. Kuaishou Technology's value of 16.03 is 58.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuaishou Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.98 to 86.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.44 vs. the industry median of 38.31, Kuaishou Technology 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Interest Coverage among Interactive Media companies is 38.31, based on 316 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. Kuaishou Technology's current Interest Coverage of 16.03 is 58.2% 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 Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Interest Coverage is 38.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuaishou Technology's current Interest Coverage is 16.03, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 19.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuaishou Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.91, compared to a current price of $1.08 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 16.03, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 19.44 and 58.2% below the Interactive Media industry median of 38.31. Kuaishou Technology's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY), the current Interest Coverage is 16.03 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.08 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.91.
GuruFocus considers Kuaishou Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KSHTY:
Interest Coverage: 16.03 (18% below median its 10-year median of 19.44)
GF Value™: $1.91 vs. price of $1.08 (43.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% below the Interactive Media median (#206 of 316)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KSHTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuaishou Technology is a social media platform where users create, watch, and share short-form videos. Approximately half of the company's revenue comes from advertising. Additionally, Kuaishou generates revenue through livestreaming, where fans purchase virtual gifts to tip hosts. The platform also features livestreaming e-commerce, enabling users to buy products showcased in videos, with Kuaishou earning a commission on each transaction. Kuaishou's primary competitors are ByteDance's Douyin and Tencent Video. Notably, Tencent owns a 16% stake in Kuaishou.
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