Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group (SHSE:600981) Interest Coverage: 1.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 81% Above Median

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SHSE:600981 Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group Corp SHSE:600981
66 GF Score
Price ¥2.24
GF Value ¥3.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group Interest Coverage?

Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group SHSE:600981 -3.03% 66 Interest Coverage is 1.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600981 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Conglomerates companies, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group ranks worse than 88.97% 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. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥94 Mil. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-69 Mil. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.36. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600981' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26   Med: 0.75   Max: 1.23
Current: 1.05


SHSE:600981's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
88.97% of 426 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.27 vs SHSE:600981: 1.05

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


Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group  (SHSE:600981) 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 .


Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group'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.

Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group Interest Coverage Chart

Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group 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 0.41 0.26 0.93 1.23 0.88

Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group 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 0.62 0.89 0.85 1.14 1.36

SHSE:600981 vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group'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.


Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group 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.

Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group'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, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Interest Expense was ¥-322 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥283 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥3,131 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*282.728/-321.715
=0.88

Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Interest Expense was ¥-69 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥94 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥3,089 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*94.115/-69.009
=1.36

* 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 1.36 mean?
Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group (SHSE:600981) has a Interest Coverage of 1.36 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.26 to 1.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group ranks #379 out of 426 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's current Interest Coverage of 1.36 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 1.23. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.27. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's value of 1.36 is 74.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group ranks #379 out of 426 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group ranks #379 out of 426 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.27. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's value of 1.36 is 74.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.26 to 1.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 5.27, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.27, based on 426 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. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's current Interest Coverage of 1.36 is 74.2% 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 Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's current Interest Coverage is 1.36, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group (SHSE:600981) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.07, compared to a current price of ¥2.24 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.36, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 74.2% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.27. Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group (SHSE:600981), the current Interest Coverage is 1.36 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 Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group (SHSE:600981) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥2.24 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.07. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600981:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.36 (81% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: ¥3.07 vs. price of ¥2.24 (27% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.2% below the Conglomerates median (#379 of 426)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group Business Description

Address No. 91 Baiye Road, High Hope Mansion, Nanjing, CHN, 210002
Jiangsu Soho High Hope Group Corp specializes in international trade, logistics, investment, real estate, and financial services.
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