TVZone Media Co (SHSE:603721) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:603721 TVZone Media Co Ltd SHSE:603721
65 GF Score
Price ¥15.60
GF Value ¥28.55
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is TVZone Media Co Interest Coverage?

TVZone Media Co SHSE:603721 -5.34% 65 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603721 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥28.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 603 Media - Diversified companies, TVZone Media Co ranks better than 72.97% 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. TVZone Media Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-7.6 Mil. TVZone Media Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1.4 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 TVZone Media Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603721' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.61   Med: 62.85   Max: 2393
Current: 64.15


SHSE:603721's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
72.97% of 603 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88 vs SHSE:603721: 64.15

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


TVZone Media Co  (SHSE:603721) 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 .


TVZone Media Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


TVZone Media Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TVZone Media 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.

TVZone Media Co Interest Coverage Chart

TVZone Media Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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TVZone Media 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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SHSE:603721 vs NXST: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, TVZone Media 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.


TVZone Media Co Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, TVZone Media Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TVZone Media Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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TVZone Media 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.

TVZone Media 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, TVZone Media Co's Interest Expense was ¥-0.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥24.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥170.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*24.804/-0.811
=30.58

TVZone Media Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, TVZone Media Co's Interest Expense was ¥-1.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥-7.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥160.5 Mil.

TVZone Media 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
TVZone Media Co (SHSE:603721) 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 TVZone Media Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, TVZone Media Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 29.61 to 2,393.00. According to the industry distribution chart, TVZone Media Co ranks #163 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is TVZone Media Co's Interest Coverage too high?
TVZone Media Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.61 to a high of 2,393.00. Based on the distribution chart, TVZone Media Co ranks #163 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TVZone Media Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TVZone Media Co's Interest Coverage compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, TVZone Media Co ranks #163 out of 603 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts TVZone Media Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Historically, TVZone Media Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 29.61 to 2,393.00 over the past decade. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 603 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 TVZone Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TVZone Media 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 TVZone Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TVZone Media Co (SHSE:603721) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥28.55, compared to a current price of ¥15.60 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). TVZone Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 TVZone Media Co (SHSE:603721), 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 TVZone Media Co (SHSE:603721) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TVZone Media Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥15.60 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥28.55. GuruFocus considers TVZone Media Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603721:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: ¥28.55 vs. price of ¥15.60 (45.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603721 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TVZone Media Co Business Description

Address No. 188, Furong Middle Road, New Century Sports Culture Center Tennis Club 101, Tianxin District, Hunan Province, Changsha, CHN, 410005
TVZone Media Co Ltd is a state-owned cultural enterprise absolutely controlled by Changsha Broadcasting and Television Group. The company's main business is TV, internet, and mobile internet video. It is also engaged in the production, distribution, and marketing of such content; the operation of television drama rights.
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