Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co (SHSE:603939) Interest Coverage: 23.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 48% Above Median

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SHSE:603939 Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co Ltd SHSE:603939
90 GF Score
Price ¥21.78
GF Value ¥26.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co Interest Coverage?

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co SHSE:603939 -1.00% 90 Interest Coverage is 23.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 15.71. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603939 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥26.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co ranks better than 67.26% 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. Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥741 Mil. Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-32 Mil. Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.28. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603939' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.63   Med: 15.71   Max: 726.54
Current: 17.24


SHSE:603939's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
67.26% of 452 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.885 vs SHSE:603939: 17.24

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


Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co  (SHSE:603939) 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 .


Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yifeng Pharmacy Chain 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.

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co Interest Coverage Chart

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 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 13.80 11.87 12.68 28.73 23.28

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain 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.


Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Yifeng Pharmacy Chain 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.

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain 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, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's Interest Expense was ¥-167 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥2,514 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥3,256 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2514.206/-166.754
=15.08

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's Interest Expense was ¥-32 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥741 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥3,195 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*741.491/-31.846
=23.28

* 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 23.28 mean?
Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co (SHSE:603939) has a Interest Coverage of 23.28 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 15.71. Over the past decade, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.63 to 726.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co ranks #148 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's current Interest Coverage of 23.28 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 15.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.63 to a high of 726.54. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.89. Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's value of 23.28 is 195.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co ranks #148 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co ranks #148 out of 452 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.89. Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's value of 23.28 is 195.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.63 to 726.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.71 vs. the industry median of 7.89, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.89, based on 452 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. Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's current Interest Coverage of 23.28 is 195.2% 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 Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's current Interest Coverage is 23.28, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 15.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co (SHSE:603939) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥26.47, compared to a current price of ¥21.78 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 23.28, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 15.71 and 195.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.89. Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co (SHSE:603939), the current Interest Coverage is 23.28 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 Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co (SHSE:603939) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥21.78 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥26.47. GuruFocus considers Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603939:

  • Interest Coverage: 23.28 (48% above median its 10-year median of 15.71)
  • GF Value™: ¥26.47 vs. price of ¥21.78 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 195.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#148 of 452)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603939 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co Business Description

Address No. 68, Jinzhou Avenue, Lugu High-tech Zone, Hunan Province, Changsha, CHN, 410000
Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the chain retail business of medicines, health products, medical devices, and health-related daily convenience products. Its operating segments include the Retail segment and the Wholesale segment.
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