Jiangsu United Water Technology Co (SHSE:603291) Interest Coverage: 2.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Below Median

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SHSE:603291 Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Ltd SHSE:603291
63 GF Score
Price ¥7.72
GF Value ¥10.98
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Interest Coverage?

Jiangsu United Water Technology Co SHSE:603291 -3.38% 63 Interest Coverage is 2.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 4.49. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603291 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥10.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 448 Utilities - Regulated companies, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co ranks better than 51.12% 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. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥30 Mil. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-11 Mil. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.72. 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. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Ltd interest coverage is 3.98, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603291' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.96   Med: 4.49   Max: 5.97
Current: 3.98


SHSE:603291's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
51.12% of 448 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.8 vs SHSE:603291: 3.98

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


Jiangsu United Water Technology Co  (SHSE:603291) 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 United Water Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu United Water Technology 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.

Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Interest Coverage Chart

Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.37 4.60 5.71 5.97 3.96

Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.59 3.86 5.21 4.33 2.72

SHSE:603291 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Jiangsu United Water Technology 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.


Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Jiangsu United Water Technology 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.

Jiangsu United Water Technology 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, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Interest Expense was ¥-40 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥159 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥534 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*159.217/-40.172
=3.96

Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Interest Expense was ¥-11 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥30 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥525 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*29.577/-10.882
=2.72

* 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 2.72 mean?
Jiangsu United Water Technology Co (SHSE:603291) has a Interest Coverage of 2.72 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Jiangsu United Water Technology Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 4.49. Over the past decade, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.96 to 5.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co ranks #219 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.72 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 4.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.96 to a high of 5.97. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.80. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's value of 2.72 is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co ranks #219 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co ranks #219 out of 448 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Jiangsu United Water Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.80. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's value of 2.72 is 28.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.96 to 5.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.49 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co has consistently been below 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 3.80, based on 448 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 United Water Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.72 is 28.4% below 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 United Water Technology Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 2.72, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 4.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu United Water Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co (SHSE:603291) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥10.98, compared to a current price of ¥7.72 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.72, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 4.49 and 28.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.80. Jiangsu United Water Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Jiangsu United Water Technology Co (SHSE:603291), the current Interest Coverage is 2.72 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 United Water Technology Co (SHSE:603291) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu United Water Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥7.72 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥10.98. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu United Water Technology Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603291:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.72 (39% below median its 10-year median of 4.49)
  • GF Value™: ¥10.98 vs. price of ¥7.72 (29.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#219 of 448)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 128, Xingfu North Road, Jiangsu Province, Suqian, CHN, 223800
Jiangsu United Water Technology Co Ltd engages in tap water production and supply, sewage treatment and wastewater resource utilization, and water reuse, as well as municipal engineering business. It also actively expands water environment management businesses, such as river and lake basin water management and water ecological restoration.
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