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Chengdu Gas GroupSHSE:603053 +1.25%82 Interest Coverage is 947.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 316% above its 10-year median of 227.92. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603053 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chengdu Gas Group ranks better than 96.42% 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. Chengdu Gas Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥182 Mil. Chengdu Gas Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-0 Mil.
Chengdu Gas Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 947.01.
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. Chengdu Gas Group Corp Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chengdu Gas Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603053'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 94.17 Med: 227.92 Max: 1401.89
Current: 315.75
SHSE:603053's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 96.42% of 447
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78
vs SHSE:603053: 315.75
Chengdu Gas Group (SHSE:603053) 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 .
Chengdu Gas Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Chengdu Gas Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chengdu Gas 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.
SHSE:603053 vs ATO, NI: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Chengdu Gas 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.
Chengdu Gas Group Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chengdu Gas Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chengdu Gas Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
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.
Chengdu Gas Group (SHSE:603053) has a Interest Coverage of 947.01 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Chengdu Gas Group and its competitors. This is 316% above median its historical median of 227.92. Over the past decade, Chengdu Gas Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 94.17 to 1,401.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Chengdu Gas Group ranks #16 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Chengdu Gas Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Chengdu Gas Group's current Interest Coverage of 947.01 is 316% above median its 10-year median of 227.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 94.17 to a high of 1,401.89. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Chengdu Gas Group's value of 947.01 is 24953.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chengdu Gas Group ranks #16 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chengdu Gas Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chengdu Gas Group's Interest Coverage compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chengdu Gas Group ranks #16 out of 447 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Chengdu Gas Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Chengdu Gas Group's value of 947.01 is 24953.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chengdu Gas Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 94.17 to 1,401.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 227.92 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Chengdu Gas Group 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. Chengdu Gas Group's current Interest Coverage of 947.01 is 24953.2% 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 Chengdu Gas Group 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. Chengdu Gas Group's current Interest Coverage is 947.01, which is 316% above median its own 10-year median of 227.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chengdu Gas Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chengdu Gas Group (SHSE:603053) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.97, compared to a current price of ¥8.89 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 947.01, which is 316% above median its 10-year median of 227.92 and 24953.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. Chengdu Gas Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Chengdu Gas Group (SHSE:603053), the current Interest Coverage is 947.01 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 Chengdu Gas Group (SHSE:603053) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chengdu Gas Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.89 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.97.
GuruFocus considers Chengdu Gas Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603053:
Interest Coverage: 947.01 (316% above median its 10-year median of 227.92)
GF Value™: ¥9.97 vs. price of ¥8.89 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24953.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#16 of 447)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603053 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chengdu Gas Group Corp Ltd is engaged in urban gas supply in large and medium cities in China. The company's business includes city gas supply, gas engineering planning, design, construction and installation, gas transmission and distribution, application, management, gas intelligent system research and development, equipment manufacturing, gas special equipment, pressure vessels, measuring device testing, gas appliances and equipment sales.
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