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 Phoenix Publishing & Media's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥363 Mil. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1 Mil.
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 444.27.
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. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601928'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.56 Med: 131.38 Max: 19664.39
Current: 126.96
SHSE:601928's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 78.48% of 604
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.66
vs SHSE:601928: 126.96
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) 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 Phoenix Publishing & Media Interest Coverage Related Terms
Jiangsu Phoenix 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.
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Interest Coverage Chart
SHSE:601928 vs NYT, WLY: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Jiangsu Phoenix 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.
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Interest Coverage falls into.
Jiangsu Phoenix 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.
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) has a Interest Coverage of 444.27 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media and its competitors. This is 238% above median its historical median of 131.38. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Interest Coverage has ranged from 55.56 to 19,664.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #130 out of 604 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Interest Coverage too high?
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Interest Coverage of 444.27 is 238% above median its 10-year median of 131.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.56 to a high of 19,664.39. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.66. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's value of 444.27 is 3710.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #130 out of 604 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Interest Coverage compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #130 out of 604 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.66. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's value of 444.27 is 3710.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 55.56 to 19,664.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 131.38 vs. the industry median of 11.66, Jiangsu Phoenix 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 11.66, based on 604 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 Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Interest Coverage of 444.27 is 3710.2% 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Interest Coverage is 444.27, which is 238% above median its own 10-year median of 131.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.22, compared to a current price of ¥8.91 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 444.27, which is 238% above median its 10-year median of 131.38 and 3710.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.66. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928), the current Interest Coverage is 444.27 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 Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.91 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.22.
GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601928:
Interest Coverage: 444.27 (238% above median its 10-year median of 131.38)
GF Value™: ¥9.22 vs. price of ¥8.91 (3.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3710.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#130 of 604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601928 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Business Description
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd is a China-based publishing company. The company operates four segments. The Publishing segment covers the publishing and distribution of textbooks, teaching aids, general books, audio-visual products, and vocational education software. The Issuing Division handles the wholesale and retail of teaching materials, teaching aids, general books, audio-visual products, and cultural supplies. The Other segment includes new media businesses such as software development, film and television production, digital asset management, cloud services, and investment management. The Headquarters segment oversees distribution management, procurement, settlement, group publication distribution, textbook bidding, and publishing business management.
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