Top Energy Co shanxi (SHSE:600780) Interest Coverage: 30.54 (As of Mar. 2026) — 347% Above Median

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SHSE:600780 Top Energy Co Ltd shanxi SHSE:600780
76 GF Score
Price ¥5.90
GF Value ¥6.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Top Energy Co shanxi Interest Coverage?

Top Energy Co shanxi SHSE:600780 +2.97% 76 Interest Coverage is 30.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 347% above its 10-year median of 6.83. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600780 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, Top Energy Co shanxi ranks better than 89.76% 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. Top Energy Co shanxi's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥167 Mil. Top Energy Co shanxi's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-5 Mil. Top Energy Co shanxi's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.54. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

SHSE:600780' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.57   Med: 6.83   Max: 51.22
Current: 43.88


SHSE:600780's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
89.76% of 449 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78 vs SHSE:600780: 43.88

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


Top Energy Co shanxi  (SHSE:600780) 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 .


Top Energy Co shanxi Interest Coverage Related Terms


Top Energy Co shanxi Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Top Energy Co shanxi'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.

Top Energy Co shanxi Interest Coverage Chart

Top Energy Co shanxi Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.57 23.97 24.19 24.68 51.22

Top Energy Co shanxi Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 51.60 46.97 48.63 57.35 30.54

SHSE:600780 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Top Energy Co shanxi'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.


Top Energy Co shanxi Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Top Energy Co shanxi's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Top Energy Co shanxi's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Top Energy Co shanxi 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.

Top Energy Co shanxi'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, Top Energy Co shanxi's Interest Expense was ¥-13 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥678 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥719 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*678.49/-13.247
=51.22

Top Energy Co shanxi's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Top Energy Co shanxi's Interest Expense was ¥-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥167 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥857 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*167.473/-5.484
=30.54

* 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 30.54 mean?
Top Energy Co shanxi (SHSE:600780) has a Interest Coverage of 30.54 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Top Energy Co shanxi and its competitors. This is 347% above median its historical median of 6.83. Over the past decade, Top Energy Co shanxi's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.57 to 51.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Top Energy Co shanxi ranks #46 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Top Energy Co shanxi's Interest Coverage too high?
Top Energy Co shanxi's current Interest Coverage of 30.54 is 347% above median its 10-year median of 6.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 51.22. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Top Energy Co shanxi's value of 30.54 is 707.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Top Energy Co shanxi ranks #46 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Top Energy Co shanxi has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Top Energy Co shanxi's Interest Coverage compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Top Energy Co shanxi ranks #46 out of 449 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Top Energy Co shanxi in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Top Energy Co shanxi's value of 30.54 is 707.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Top Energy Co shanxi's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.57 to 51.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.83 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Top Energy Co shanxi 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 449 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. Top Energy Co shanxi's current Interest Coverage of 30.54 is 707.9% 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 Top Energy Co shanxi 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. Top Energy Co shanxi's current Interest Coverage is 30.54, which is 347% above median its own 10-year median of 6.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Top Energy Co shanxi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Energy Co shanxi (SHSE:600780) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.31, compared to a current price of ¥5.90 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 30.54, which is 347% above median its 10-year median of 6.83 and 707.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. Top Energy Co shanxi's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Top Energy Co shanxi (SHSE:600780), the current Interest Coverage is 30.54 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 Top Energy Co shanxi (SHSE:600780) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Energy Co shanxi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.90 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.31. GuruFocus considers Top Energy Co shanxi to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600780:

  • Interest Coverage: 30.54 (347% above median its 10-year median of 6.83)
  • GF Value™: ¥6.31 vs. price of ¥5.90 (6.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 707.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#46 of 449)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600780 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Top Energy Co shanxi Business Description

Address No. 272 Changzhi Road, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan, CHN, 030006
Top Energy Co Ltd shanxi is a Chinese company engaged in the generation of thermal electric power and heat. Its main distribution market is Shanxi province, China.
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