Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co (SHSE:600305) Interest Coverage: 371.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — 751% Above Median

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SHSE:600305 Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co Ltd SHSE:600305
80 GF Score
Price ¥6.70
GF Value ¥8.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co Interest Coverage?

Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co SHSE:600305 -1.33% 80 Interest Coverage is 371.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 751% above its 10-year median of 43.63. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600305 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,516 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co ranks better than 86.68% 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. Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥72 Mil. Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-0 Mil. Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 371.33. 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. Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600305' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.3   Med: 43.63   Max: 344.7
Current: 139.33


SHSE:600305's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
86.68% of 1516 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.605 vs SHSE:600305: 139.33

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


Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co  (SHSE:600305) 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 .


Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry 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.

Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co Interest Coverage Chart

Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry 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:600305 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry 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.


Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry 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.

Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry 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, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's Interest Expense was ¥-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥171 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*170.896/-0.565
=302.47

Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's Interest Expense was ¥-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥72 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*72.038/-0.194
=371.33

* 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 371.33 mean?
Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co (SHSE:600305) has a Interest Coverage of 371.33 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co and its competitors. This is 751% above median its historical median of 43.63. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 22.30 to 344.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co ranks #202 out of 1516 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's current Interest Coverage of 371.33 is 751% above median its 10-year median of 43.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.30 to a high of 344.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's value of 371.33 is 4215.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co ranks #202 out of 1516 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co ranks #202 out of 1516 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's value of 371.33 is 4215.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 22.30 to 344.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.63 vs. the industry median of 8.61, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.61, based on 1,516 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. Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's current Interest Coverage of 371.33 is 4215.3% 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 Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's current Interest Coverage is 371.33, which is 751% above median its own 10-year median of 43.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co (SHSE:600305) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.76, compared to a current price of ¥6.70 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 371.33, which is 751% above median its 10-year median of 43.63 and 4215.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.61. Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co (SHSE:600305), the current Interest Coverage is 371.33 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 Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co (SHSE:600305) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥6.70 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.76. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600305:

  • Interest Coverage: 371.33 (751% above median its 10-year median of 43.63)
  • GF Value™: ¥8.76 vs. price of ¥6.70 (23.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4215.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#202 of 1516)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co Business Description

Address No. 66, Hengshun Avenue, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, Dantu New City, CHN, 212028
Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry Co Ltd is a Chinese company which produces traditional brewing spices, condiments, vinegar, and health products. The company is also involved in residential real estate and packaging and printing.
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