Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co (SHSE:605089) Interest Coverage: 35.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — 97% Below Median

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SHSE:605089 Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co Ltd SHSE:605089
76 GF Score
Price ¥17.75
GF Value ¥27.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co Interest Coverage?

Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co SHSE:605089 +3.02% 76 Interest Coverage is 35.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 1,344.45. GuruFocus rates SHSE:605089 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥27.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,515 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co ranks better than 77.36% 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. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥21.8 Mil. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-0.6 Mil. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.49. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:605089' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.72   Med: 1344.45   Max: 10581.4
Current: 47.72


SHSE:605089's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
77.36% of 1515 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs SHSE:605089: 47.72

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


Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co  (SHSE:605089) 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 .


Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suzhou Weizhixiang Food 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.

Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co Interest Coverage Chart

Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Suzhou Weizhixiang Food 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:605089 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food 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.


Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Suzhou Weizhixiang Food 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.

Suzhou Weizhixiang Food 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, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Interest Expense was ¥-0.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥61.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*61.038/-0.716
=85.25

Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Interest Expense was ¥-0.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥21.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*21.825/-0.615
=35.49

* 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 35.49 mean?
Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co (SHSE:605089) has a Interest Coverage of 35.49 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 1,344.45. Over the past decade, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 47.72 to 10,581.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co ranks #343 out of 1515 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's current Interest Coverage of 35.49 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 1,344.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.72 to a high of 10,581.40. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's value of 35.49 is 312.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co ranks #343 out of 1515 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co ranks #343 out of 1515 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's value of 35.49 is 312.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 47.72 to 10,581.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,344.45 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,515 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. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's current Interest Coverage of 35.49 is 312.7% 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 Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's current Interest Coverage is 35.49, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 1,344.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co (SHSE:605089) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥27.27, compared to a current price of ¥17.75 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 35.49, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 1,344.45 and 312.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co (SHSE:605089), the current Interest Coverage is 35.49 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 Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co (SHSE:605089) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥17.75 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥27.27. GuruFocus considers Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:605089:

  • Interest Coverage: 35.49 (97% below median its 10-year median of 1,344.45)
  • GF Value™: ¥27.27 vs. price of ¥17.75 (34.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 312.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#343 of 1515)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co Business Description

Address No. 7, Xingdong Road, Wangshan Industrial Park, Wuzhong Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215103
Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production and sales of semi-finished vegetables.
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