CSSC Science & Technology Co (SHSE:600072) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:600072 CSSC Science & Technology Co Ltd SHSE:600072
52 GF Score
Price ¥8.11
GF Value ¥12.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is CSSC Science & Technology Co Interest Coverage?

CSSC Science & Technology Co SHSE:600072 -1.82% 52 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600072 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥12.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, CSSC Science & Technology Co ranks worse than 73583.44% 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. CSSC Science & Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-154 Mil. CSSC Science & Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-111 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 CSSC Science & Technology Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


SHSE:600072's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 7.81
* 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.


CSSC Science & Technology Co  (SHSE:600072) 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 .


CSSC Science & Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


CSSC Science & Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CSSC Science & Technology 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.

CSSC Science & Technology Co Interest Coverage Chart

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SHSE:600072 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CSSC Science & Technology 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.


CSSC Science & Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CSSC Science & Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CSSC Science & Technology Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


SHSE:600072
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CSSC Science & Technology 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.

CSSC Science & Technology 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, CSSC Science & Technology Co's Interest Expense was ¥-461 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥-3,078 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥11,163 Mil.

CSSC Science & Technology Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

CSSC Science & Technology Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, CSSC Science & Technology Co's Interest Expense was ¥-111 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥-154 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥14,959 Mil.

CSSC Science & Technology Co 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?
CSSC Science & Technology Co (SHSE:600072) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on CSSC Science & Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CSSC Science & Technology Co ranks #999999 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry.
Is CSSC Science & Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
CSSC Science & Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, CSSC Science & Technology Co ranks #999999 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CSSC Science & Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSSC Science & Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, CSSC Science & Technology Co ranks #999999 out of 1359 companies for Interest Coverage. This places CSSC Science & Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,359 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 CSSC Science & Technology Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSSC Science & Technology Co'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 CSSC Science & Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSSC Science & Technology Co (SHSE:600072) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥12.95, compared to a current price of ¥8.11 — trading 37.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). CSSC Science & Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 CSSC Science & Technology Co (SHSE:600072), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 CSSC Science & Technology Co (SHSE:600072) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSSC Science & Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥8.11 is trading 37.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥12.95. GuruFocus considers CSSC Science & Technology Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600072:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: ¥12.95 vs. price of ¥8.11 (37.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600072 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CSSC Science & Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 600 Luban Road, 13th Floor, Jiangnan Shipbuilding Building, Shanghai, CHN, 200023
CSSC Science & Technology Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in engineering, surveying, and design services. The company's main activities include design and engineering general contracting, geological surveying and construction, engineering supervision, and land consolidation services. It also focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of marine accessories. The company operates in both domestic and international markets.
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