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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. Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-33.8 Mil. Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-18.2 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603377's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 13.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377) 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 .
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Eastern Pioneer Driving School 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.
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co Interest Coverage Chart
SHSE:603377 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Eastern Pioneer Driving School 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.
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co Interest Coverage vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Eastern Pioneer Driving School 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:
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co ranks #999999 out of 194 companies in the Education industry.
Is Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co ranks #999999 out of 194 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's Interest Coverage compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co ranks #999999 out of 194 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.10. 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 Education company?
The median Interest Coverage among Education companies is 13.10, based on 194 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. 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 Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.20, compared to a current price of ¥2.87 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥2.87 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.20.
GuruFocus considers Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603377:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ¥2.20 vs. price of ¥2.87 (30.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603377 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co Business Description
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in providing training services for motor vehicle drivers. It also offers sparring service, car repair services, car insurance agents and other auto-related services and consumer products. In addition, the company carries out traffic safety publicity and education activities, focusing on cultivating traffic safety awareness.
43GF Score
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