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 National Nuclear Power Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥6,963 Mil. China National Nuclear Power Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1,672 Mil.
China National Nuclear Power Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.17.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. China National Nuclear Power Co Ltd interest coverage is 4.22, which is low.
The historical rank and industry rank for China National Nuclear Power Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601985'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.56 Med: 3.23 Max: 4.61
Current: 4.22
SHSE:601985's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 53.69% of 447
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78
vs SHSE:601985: 4.22
China National Nuclear Power Co (SHSE:601985) 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 National Nuclear Power Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
China National Nuclear Power 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 National Nuclear Power Co Interest Coverage Chart
SHSE:601985 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, China National Nuclear Power 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 National Nuclear Power Co Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China National Nuclear Power Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China National Nuclear Power Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
China National Nuclear Power 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 National Nuclear Power Co (SHSE:601985) has a Interest Coverage of 4.17 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China National Nuclear Power Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 3.23. Over the past decade, China National Nuclear Power Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.56 to 4.61. According to the industry distribution chart, China National Nuclear Power Co ranks #207 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is China National Nuclear Power Co's Interest Coverage too high?
China National Nuclear Power Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.17 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 3.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.56 to a high of 4.61. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. China National Nuclear Power Co's value of 4.17 is 10.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China National Nuclear Power Co ranks #207 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China National Nuclear Power Co 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 National Nuclear Power Co's Interest Coverage compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China National Nuclear Power Co ranks #207 out of 447 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts China National Nuclear Power Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. China National Nuclear Power Co's value of 4.17 is 10.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China National Nuclear Power Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.56 to 4.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.23 vs. the industry median of 3.78, China National Nuclear Power Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 447 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 National Nuclear Power Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.17 is 10.3% 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 National Nuclear Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China National Nuclear Power Co's current Interest Coverage is 4.17, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China National Nuclear Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China National Nuclear Power Co (SHSE:601985) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.96, compared to a current price of ¥8.84 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.17, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 3.23 and 10.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. China National Nuclear Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 National Nuclear Power Co (SHSE:601985), the current Interest Coverage is 4.17 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 National Nuclear Power Co (SHSE:601985) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China National Nuclear Power Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.84 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.96.
GuruFocus considers China National Nuclear Power Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601985:
Interest Coverage: 4.17 (29% above median its 10-year median of 3.23)
GF Value™: ¥8.96 vs. price of ¥8.84 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#207 of 447)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601985 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China National Nuclear Power Co Business Description
China National Nuclear Power Co Ltd is engaged in the development, investment, construction, operation, and management of nuclear power projects in China. It also engages in technical research in the operation of nuclear power plants and the provision of related technical and consultancy services.
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