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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 Science Publishing & Media's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥128 Mil. China Science Publishing & Media's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-0 Mil.
China Science Publishing & Media's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 667.53.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. China Science Publishing & Media Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Science Publishing & Media's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601858'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 293.2 Med: 559.52 Max: 29585.23
Current: 485.97
SHSE:601858's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 86.99% of 615
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 12.24
vs SHSE:601858: 485.97
China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) 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 Science Publishing & Media Interest Coverage Related Terms
China Science Publishing & Media 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 Science Publishing & Media Interest Coverage Chart
SHSE:601858 vs NYT, WLY: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, China Science Publishing & Media'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 Science Publishing & Media Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Science Publishing & Media's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Science Publishing & Media's Interest Coverage falls into.
China Science Publishing & Media 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 Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) has a Interest Coverage of 667.53 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 559.52. Over the past decade, China Science Publishing & Media's Interest Coverage has ranged from 293.20 to 29,585.23. According to the industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #80 out of 615 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is China Science Publishing & Media's Interest Coverage too high?
China Science Publishing & Media's current Interest Coverage of 667.53 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 559.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 293.20 to a high of 29,585.23. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 12.24. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 667.53 is 5353.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #80 out of 615 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Science Publishing & Media has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Science Publishing & Media's Interest Coverage compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #80 out of 615 companies for Interest Coverage. This places China Science Publishing & Media in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.24. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 667.53 is 5353.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China Science Publishing & Media's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 293.20 to 29,585.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 559.52 vs. the industry median of 12.24, China Science Publishing & Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 12.24, based on 615 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 Science Publishing & Media's current Interest Coverage of 667.53 is 5353.7% 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 China Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Science Publishing & Media's current Interest Coverage is 667.53, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 559.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Science Publishing & Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.34, compared to a current price of ¥21.93 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 667.53, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 559.52 and 5353.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 12.24. China Science Publishing & Media's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858), the current Interest Coverage is 667.53 as of Jun. 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 Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science Publishing & Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥21.93 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.34.
GuruFocus considers China Science Publishing & Media to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601858:
Interest Coverage: 667.53 (19% above median its 10-year median of 559.52)
GF Value™: ¥20.34 vs. price of ¥21.93 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5353.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#80 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601858 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Science Publishing & Media Ltd is a China based company engaged in providing publishing services. It offers books, journals, newspapers, literature and data, online publishing, import and export and printing services. For overseas distribution, the company uses Science Press brand.
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