Zhongmin Energy CoSHSE:600163 -1.85%80 Interest Coverage is 21.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 295% above its 10-year median of 5.36. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600163 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Zhongmin Energy Co ranks better than 84.74% 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. Zhongmin Energy Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥288 Mil. Zhongmin Energy Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-14 Mil.
Zhongmin Energy Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.15.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zhongmin Energy Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600163'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.48 Med: 5.36 Max: 11.29
Current: 11.28
SHSE:600163's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 84.74% of 321
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.77
vs SHSE:600163: 11.28
Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163) 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 .
Zhongmin Energy Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Zhongmin Energy Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zhongmin Energy 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.
Zhongmin Energy Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Zhongmin Energy 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.
Zhongmin Energy Co Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Zhongmin Energy Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhongmin Energy Co'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.
Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163) has a Interest Coverage of 21.15 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Zhongmin Energy Co and its competitors. This is 295% above median its historical median of 5.36. Over the past decade, Zhongmin Energy Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.48 to 11.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhongmin Energy Co ranks #49 out of 321 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Zhongmin Energy Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Zhongmin Energy Co's current Interest Coverage of 21.15 is 295% above median its 10-year median of 5.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.48 to a high of 11.29. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.77. Zhongmin Energy Co's value of 21.15 is 663.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhongmin Energy Co ranks #49 out of 321 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhongmin Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhongmin Energy Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Zhongmin Energy Co ranks #49 out of 321 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Zhongmin Energy Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.77. Zhongmin Energy Co's value of 21.15 is 663.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhongmin Energy Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.48 to 11.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.36 vs. the industry median of 2.77, Zhongmin Energy 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.77, based on 321 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. Zhongmin Energy Co's current Interest Coverage of 21.15 is 663.5% 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 Zhongmin Energy Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhongmin Energy Co's current Interest Coverage is 21.15, which is 295% above median its own 10-year median of 5.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhongmin Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.16, compared to a current price of ¥4.77 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 21.15, which is 295% above median its 10-year median of 5.36 and 663.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.77. Zhongmin Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163), the current Interest Coverage is 21.15 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 Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongmin Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.77 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.16.
GuruFocus considers Zhongmin Energy Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600163:
Interest Coverage: 21.15 (295% above median its 10-year median of 5.36)
GF Value™: ¥5.16 vs. price of ¥4.77 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 663.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#49 of 321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhongmin Energy Co Ltd focuses on the development and construction of power generation projects in China. The company's business scope comprises of wind power generation, investment in the energy industry, power production, electrical installation, engineering consulting, construction materials, sales of mechanical and electrical equipment, machinery and equipment rental. It is mainly focused on the development and construction of wind, solar and other clean energy sources.
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