Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co (SHSE:600846) Interest Coverage: 6.74 (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Below Median

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SHSE:600846 Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co Ltd SHSE:600846
55 GF Score
Price ¥10.71
GF Value ¥9.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co Interest Coverage?

Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co SHSE:600846 -2.90% 55 Interest Coverage is 6.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 11.67. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600846 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co ranks worse than 53.42% 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 Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥63 Mil. Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-9 Mil. Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.74. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600846' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.07   Med: 11.67   Max: 20.17
Current: 6.83


SHSE:600846's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
53.42% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.94 vs SHSE:600846: 6.83

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 Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co  (SHSE:600846) 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 Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial 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 Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co Interest Coverage Chart

Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial 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:600846 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial 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 Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial 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 Tongji Science & Technology Industrial 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 Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's Interest Expense was ¥-30 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥258 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥964 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*258.289/-29.838
=8.66

Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial 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 Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's Interest Expense was ¥-9 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥63 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥1,027 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*63.041/-9.356
=6.74

* 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 6.74 mean?
Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co (SHSE:600846) has a Interest Coverage of 6.74 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 11.67. Over the past decade, Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.07 to 20.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co ranks #726 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's current Interest Coverage of 6.74 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 11.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.07 to a high of 20.17. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's value of 6.74 is 15.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co ranks #726 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co ranks #726 out of 1359 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's value of 6.74 is 15.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.07 to 20.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.67 vs. the industry median of 7.94, Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.94, based on 1,359 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 Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's current Interest Coverage of 6.74 is 15.1% below 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 Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's current Interest Coverage is 6.74, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 11.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co (SHSE:600846) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.85, compared to a current price of ¥10.71 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.74, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 11.67 and 15.1% below the Construction industry median of 7.94. Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co (SHSE:600846), the current Interest Coverage is 6.74 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 Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co (SHSE:600846) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥10.71 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.85. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600846:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.74 (42% below median its 10-year median of 11.67)
  • GF Value™: ¥9.85 vs. price of ¥10.71 (8.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.1% below the Construction median (#726 of 1359)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600846 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co Business Description

Address No. 1398 Siping Road, 20th Floor, Block B, Tongji Union Plaza, Shanghai, CHN, 200092
Shanghai Tongji Science & Technology Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in Engineering construction and consulting services, science park value-added services and base operation and management, environmental engineering technology services and investment operation, real estate development business.
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