Sinomach Automobile Co (SHSE:600335) Interest Coverage: 18.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 152% Above Median

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SHSE:600335 Sinomach Automobile Co Ltd SHSE:600335
61 GF Score
Price ¥5.08
GF Value ¥5.54
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What is Sinomach Automobile Co Interest Coverage?

Sinomach Automobile Co SHSE:600335 -2.50% 61 Interest Coverage is 18.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 152% above its 10-year median of 7.19. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600335 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sinomach Automobile Co ranks better than 55.15% 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. Sinomach Automobile Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥269 Mil. Sinomach Automobile Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-15 Mil. Sinomach Automobile Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.13. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sinomach Automobile Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600335' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.27   Med: 7.19   Max: 9.75
Current: 9.75


SHSE:600335's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
55.15% of 1068 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.385 vs SHSE:600335: 9.75

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


Sinomach Automobile Co  (SHSE:600335) 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 .


Sinomach Automobile Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Sinomach Automobile Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sinomach Automobile 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.

Sinomach Automobile Co Interest Coverage Chart

Sinomach Automobile Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Sinomach Automobile 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:600335 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sinomach Automobile 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.


Sinomach Automobile Co Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sinomach Automobile Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sinomach Automobile Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Sinomach Automobile 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.

Sinomach Automobile 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, Sinomach Automobile Co's Interest Expense was ¥-90 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥678 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥304 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*678.429/-90.353
=7.51

Sinomach Automobile Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Sinomach Automobile Co's Interest Expense was ¥-15 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥269 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥337 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*268.523/-14.808
=18.13

* 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 18.13 mean?
Sinomach Automobile Co (SHSE:600335) has a Interest Coverage of 18.13 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sinomach Automobile Co and its competitors. This is 152% above median its historical median of 7.19. Over the past decade, Sinomach Automobile Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.27 to 9.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinomach Automobile Co ranks #479 out of 1068 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Sinomach Automobile Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Sinomach Automobile Co's current Interest Coverage of 18.13 is 152% above median its 10-year median of 7.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.27 to a high of 9.75. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.39. Sinomach Automobile Co's value of 18.13 is 116.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinomach Automobile Co ranks #479 out of 1068 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sinomach Automobile Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinomach Automobile Co's Interest Coverage compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sinomach Automobile Co ranks #479 out of 1068 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Sinomach Automobile Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.39. Sinomach Automobile Co's value of 18.13 is 116.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sinomach Automobile Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.27 to 9.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.19 vs. the industry median of 8.39, Sinomach Automobile 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.39, based on 1,068 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. Sinomach Automobile Co's current Interest Coverage of 18.13 is 116.2% 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 Sinomach Automobile Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinomach Automobile Co's current Interest Coverage is 18.13, which is 152% above median its own 10-year median of 7.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinomach Automobile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinomach Automobile Co (SHSE:600335) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.54, compared to a current price of ¥5.08 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.13, which is 152% above median its 10-year median of 7.19 and 116.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.39. Sinomach Automobile Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Sinomach Automobile Co (SHSE:600335), the current Interest Coverage is 18.13 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 Sinomach Automobile Co (SHSE:600335) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinomach Automobile Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.08 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.54. GuruFocus considers Sinomach Automobile Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600335:

  • Interest Coverage: 18.13 (152% above median its 10-year median of 7.19)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.54 vs. price of ¥5.08 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 116.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#479 of 1068)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600335 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sinomach Automobile Co Business Description

Address No. 5 Haitainan North Street, Huayuan Technology Park, New and High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Tianjin, Tianjin, CHN, 300384
Sinomach Automobile Co Ltd covers multi-brand automotive import trade services, automotive engineering contracting and technical services, car rental and second-hand car services, automotive retail services, and other fields. The company mainly sells imported Volkswagen, Chrysler, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, and other brands of vehicles. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive trade business.
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