Shanghai Yatong Co (SHSE:600692) Interest Coverage: 14.31 (As of Mar. 2026) — 234% Above Median

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SHSE:600692 Shanghai Yatong Co Ltd SHSE:600692
53 GF Score
Price ¥5.63
GF Value ¥8.92
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What is Shanghai Yatong Co Interest Coverage?

Shanghai Yatong Co SHSE:600692 +5.43% 53 Interest Coverage is 14.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 234% above its 10-year median of 4.28. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600692 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Transportation companies, Shanghai Yatong Co ranks better than 74.58% 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. Shanghai Yatong Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥13 Mil. Shanghai Yatong Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1 Mil. Shanghai Yatong Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.31. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

SHSE:600692' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97   Med: 4.28   Max: 15.04
Current: 15.04


SHSE:600692's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
74.58% of 842 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.77 vs SHSE:600692: 15.04

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


Shanghai Yatong Co  (SHSE:600692) 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 .


Shanghai Yatong Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Shanghai Yatong Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Yatong 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.

Shanghai Yatong Co Interest Coverage Chart

Shanghai Yatong Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Shanghai Yatong 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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Shanghai Yatong Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Shanghai Yatong 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.


Shanghai Yatong Co Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Yatong Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Yatong Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Shanghai Yatong 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.

Shanghai Yatong 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, Shanghai Yatong Co's Interest Expense was ¥-11 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥66 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥163 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*66.275/-10.729
=6.18

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Shanghai Yatong Co's Interest Expense was ¥-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥13 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥218 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*12.682/-0.886
=14.31

* 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 14.31 mean?
Shanghai Yatong Co (SHSE:600692) has a Interest Coverage of 14.31 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Shanghai Yatong Co and its competitors. This is 234% above median its historical median of 4.28. Over the past decade, Shanghai Yatong Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.97 to 15.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Yatong Co ranks #214 out of 842 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Shanghai Yatong Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Shanghai Yatong Co's current Interest Coverage of 14.31 is 234% above median its 10-year median of 4.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 15.04. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.77. Shanghai Yatong Co's value of 14.31 is 148% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Yatong Co ranks #214 out of 842 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Yatong Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Yatong Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shanghai Yatong Co ranks #214 out of 842 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Shanghai Yatong Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.77. Shanghai Yatong Co's value of 14.31 is 148% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Yatong Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.97 to 15.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.28 vs. the industry median of 5.77, Shanghai Yatong 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.77, based on 842 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. Shanghai Yatong Co's current Interest Coverage of 14.31 is 148% 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 Shanghai Yatong Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Yatong Co's current Interest Coverage is 14.31, which is 234% above median its own 10-year median of 4.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Yatong Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Yatong Co (SHSE:600692) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.92, compared to a current price of ¥5.63 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 14.31, which is 234% above median its 10-year median of 4.28 and 148% above the Transportation industry median of 5.77. Shanghai Yatong Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Shanghai Yatong Co (SHSE:600692), the current Interest Coverage is 14.31 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 Shanghai Yatong Co (SHSE:600692) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Yatong Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.63 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.92. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Yatong Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600692:

  • Interest Coverage: 14.31 (234% above median its 10-year median of 4.28)
  • GF Value™: ¥8.92 vs. price of ¥5.63 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 148% above the Transportation median (#214 of 842)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600692 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Yatong Co Business Description

Address No. 1, Lane 780, Lvhai Road, Chengqiao Town, Chongming District, Shanghai, CHN, 202155
Shanghai Yatong Co Ltd is engaged in real estate development, communication network construction and maintenance, steel trade, concrete production and sales, and the construction and operation of photovoltaic power stations. Its real estate business focuses on commercial and affordable housing, with all commercial projects located in the Chongming District. The communication engineering segment serves telecom and tower companies. The steel trade follows an order-based purchase and sales model. The new energy segment focuses on building and operating solar and wind power stations. The company generates key revenue from the commodity sales such as steel and concrete.
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