Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co (SHSE:600101) Interest Coverage: 35.92 (As of Mar. 2026) — 49% Below Median


SHSE:600101 Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co Ltd SHSE:600101
85 GF Score
Price ¥8.23
GF Value ¥9.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co Interest Coverage?

Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co SHSE:600101 +1.11% 85 Interest Coverage is 35.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 70.59. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600101 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Utilities - Regulated companies, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co ranks better than 91.28% 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. Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥69 Mil. Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-2 Mil. Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.92. 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. Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600101' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.21   Med: 70.59   Max: 394.37
Current: 54.52


SHSE:600101's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
91.28% of 447 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78 vs SHSE:600101: 54.52

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co  (SHSE:600101) 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 .


Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power 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.

Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co Interest Coverage Chart

Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SHSE:600101 vs SRE, AES: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power 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.


Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power 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.

Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power 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, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's Interest Expense was ¥-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥214 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥35 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*213.896/-2.545
=84.05

Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's Interest Expense was ¥-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥69 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥35 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*69.389/-1.932
=35.92

* 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 35.92 mean?
Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co (SHSE:600101) has a Interest Coverage of 35.92 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 70.59. Over the past decade, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 15.21 to 394.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co ranks #39 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's current Interest Coverage of 35.92 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 70.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.21 to a high of 394.37. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's value of 35.92 is 850.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co ranks #39 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co ranks #39 out of 447 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's value of 35.92 is 850.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 15.21 to 394.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.59 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co has consistently been above 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 447 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. Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's current Interest Coverage of 35.92 is 850.3% above 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 Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's current Interest Coverage is 35.92, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 70.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co (SHSE:600101) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.78, compared to a current price of ¥8.23 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 35.92, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 70.59 and 850.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co (SHSE:600101), the current Interest Coverage is 35.92 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 Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co (SHSE:600101) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥8.23 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.78. GuruFocus considers Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600101:

  • Interest Coverage: 35.92 (49% below median its 10-year median of 70.59)
  • GF Value™: ¥9.78 vs. price of ¥8.23 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 850.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#39 of 447)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600101 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co Business Description

Address No. 88 Mingyue Road, Mingxing Hotel, 11F, Suining, Sichuan, CHN, 629000
Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the production of electricity, water, and natural gas in China. It is also involved in the development of mineral resources, real estate, and hotel services.
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