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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. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥41 Mil. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-20 Mil.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.07.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
SHSE:600879'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.4 Med: 4.57 Max: 5.57
Current: 5.18
SHSE:600879's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 67.36% of 242
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.285
vs SHSE:600879: 5.18
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879) 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 .
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Interest Coverage Chart
SHSE:600879 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, China Aerospace Times Electronic 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.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Interest Coverage vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
China Aerospace Times Electronic 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:
* 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.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879) has a Interest Coverage of 2.07 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China Aerospace Times Electronic Co and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 4.57. Over the past decade, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.40 to 5.57. According to the industry distribution chart, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co ranks #163 out of 242 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Interest Coverage too high?
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.07 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 4.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.40 to a high of 5.57. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Interest Coverage is 8.29. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's value of 2.07 is 75% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co ranks #163 out of 242 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Interest Coverage compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co ranks #163 out of 242 companies for Interest Coverage. This places China Aerospace Times Electronic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.29. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's value of 2.07 is 75% below this benchmark. Historically, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.40 to 5.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.57 vs. the industry median of 8.29, China Aerospace Times Electronic 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Interest Coverage among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.29, based on 242 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. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.07 is 75% 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 China Aerospace Times Electronic Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's current Interest Coverage is 2.07, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Aerospace Times Electronic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.51, compared to a current price of ¥16.28 — trading 91.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.07, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 4.57 and 75% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.29. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879), the current Interest Coverage is 2.07 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 China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥16.28 is trading 91.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.51.
GuruFocus considers China Aerospace Times Electronic Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600879:
Interest Coverage: 2.07 (55% below median its 10-year median of 4.57)
GF Value™: ¥8.51 vs. price of ¥16.28 (91.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#163 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600879 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Business Description
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Ltd is a China-based company. It engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of aerospace electronic products. Its products include satellite applications, inertial navigation, Integrated circuit, Drone.
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