Bohai Ferry Group Co (SHSE:603167) Interest Coverage: 174.64 (As of Mar. 2026) — 755% Above Median

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SHSE:603167 Bohai Ferry Group Co Ltd SHSE:603167
74 GF Score
Price ¥8.60
GF Value ¥9.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Bohai Ferry Group Co Interest Coverage?

Bohai Ferry Group Co SHSE:603167 74 Interest Coverage is 174.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 755% above its 10-year median of 20.43. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603167 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Transportation companies, Bohai Ferry Group Co ranks better than 95.01% 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. Bohai Ferry Group Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥93 Mil. Bohai Ferry Group Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1 Mil. Bohai Ferry Group Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 174.64. 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. Bohai Ferry Group Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bohai Ferry Group Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603167' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.05   Med: 20.43   Max: 200.83
Current: 199.32


SHSE:603167's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
95.01% of 841 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.72 vs SHSE:603167: 199.32

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


Bohai Ferry Group Co  (SHSE:603167) 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 .


Bohai Ferry Group Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Bohai Ferry Group Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bohai Ferry Group Co'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.

Bohai Ferry Group Co Interest Coverage Chart

Bohai Ferry Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Bohai Ferry Group Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Bohai Ferry Group Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Bohai Ferry Group 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.


Bohai Ferry Group Co Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Bohai Ferry Group Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bohai Ferry Group Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Bohai Ferry Group 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:

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.

Bohai Ferry Group Co'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, Bohai Ferry Group Co's Interest Expense was ¥-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥449 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*448.656/-2.234
=200.83

Bohai Ferry Group Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Bohai Ferry Group Co's Interest Expense was ¥-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥93 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*93.26/-0.534
=174.64

* 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 174.64 mean?
Bohai Ferry Group Co (SHSE:603167) has a Interest Coverage of 174.64 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Bohai Ferry Group Co and its competitors. This is 755% above median its historical median of 20.43. Over the past decade, Bohai Ferry Group Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.05 to 200.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Bohai Ferry Group Co ranks #42 out of 841 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Bohai Ferry Group Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Bohai Ferry Group Co's current Interest Coverage of 174.64 is 755% above median its 10-year median of 20.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.05 to a high of 200.83. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Bohai Ferry Group Co's value of 174.64 is 2953.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bohai Ferry Group Co ranks #42 out of 841 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bohai Ferry Group Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bohai Ferry Group Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Bohai Ferry Group Co ranks #42 out of 841 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Bohai Ferry Group Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Bohai Ferry Group Co's value of 174.64 is 2953.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bohai Ferry Group Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.05 to 200.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.43 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Bohai Ferry Group 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 a Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.72, based on 841 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. Bohai Ferry Group Co's current Interest Coverage of 174.64 is 2953.1% 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 Bohai Ferry Group Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bohai Ferry Group Co's current Interest Coverage is 174.64, which is 755% above median its own 10-year median of 20.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bohai Ferry Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bohai Ferry Group Co (SHSE:603167) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.58, compared to a current price of ¥8.60 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 174.64, which is 755% above median its 10-year median of 20.43 and 2953.1% above the Transportation industry median of 5.72. Bohai Ferry Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Bohai Ferry Group Co (SHSE:603167), the current Interest Coverage is 174.64 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 Bohai Ferry Group Co (SHSE:603167) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bohai Ferry Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥8.60 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.58. GuruFocus considers Bohai Ferry Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603167:

  • Interest Coverage: 174.64 (755% above median its 10-year median of 20.43)
  • GF Value™: ¥9.58 vs. price of ¥8.60 (10.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2953.1% above the Transportation median (#42 of 841)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603167 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bohai Ferry Group Co Business Description

Address No. 2 Huanhai Road, Zhifu District, Shandong Province, Yantai, CHN, 264000
Bohai Ferry Group Co Ltd is involved in the roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) passenger transportation business. The company operates ro-ro passenger transportation business from Yantai to Dalian, Penglai to Dalian and Penglai to Lvshun.
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