Suzhou HYC Technology Co (SHSE:688001) Interest Coverage: 20.79 (As of Jun. 2026) — 35% Below Median

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SHSE:688001 Suzhou HYC Technology Co Ltd SHSE:688001
63 GF Score
Price ¥62.31
GF Value ¥32.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Suzhou HYC Technology Co Interest Coverage?

Suzhou HYC Technology Co SHSE:688001 -3.54% 63 Interest Coverage is 20.79 as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 31.95. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688001 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥32.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,674 Hardware companies, Suzhou HYC Technology Co ranks worse than 68.34% 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 HYC Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥142 Mil. Suzhou HYC Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-7 Mil. Suzhou HYC Technology Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 20.79. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

SHSE:688001' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.42   Med: 31.95   Max: 2737.6
Current: 6.88


SHSE:688001's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
68.34% of 1674 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.2 vs SHSE:688001: 6.88

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 HYC Technology Co  (SHSE:688001) 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 HYC Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Suzhou HYC Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suzhou HYC 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.

Suzhou HYC Technology Co Interest Coverage Chart

Suzhou HYC Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Suzhou HYC Technology Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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SHSE:688001 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Suzhou HYC 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.


Suzhou HYC Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Suzhou HYC Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Suzhou HYC 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.

Suzhou HYC 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, Suzhou HYC Technology Co's Interest Expense was ¥-43 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥189 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥758 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*189.429/-42.894
=4.42

Suzhou HYC Technology Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Suzhou HYC Technology Co's Interest Expense was ¥-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥142 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥106 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*142.392/-6.848
=20.79

* 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 20.79 mean?
Suzhou HYC Technology Co (SHSE:688001) has a Interest Coverage of 20.79 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Suzhou HYC Technology Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 31.95. Over the past decade, Suzhou HYC Technology Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.42 to 2,737.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Suzhou HYC Technology Co ranks #1144 out of 1674 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Suzhou HYC Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Suzhou HYC Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 20.79 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 31.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.42 to a high of 2,737.60. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 15.20. Suzhou HYC Technology Co's value of 20.79 is 36.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suzhou HYC Technology Co ranks #1144 out of 1674 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Suzhou HYC Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suzhou HYC Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Suzhou HYC Technology Co ranks #1144 out of 1674 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Suzhou HYC Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.20. Suzhou HYC Technology Co's value of 20.79 is 36.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Suzhou HYC Technology Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.42 to 2,737.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.95 vs. the industry median of 15.20, Suzhou HYC Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 15.20, based on 1,674 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 HYC Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 20.79 is 36.8% 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 HYC Technology Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suzhou HYC Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 20.79, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 31.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suzhou HYC Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzhou HYC Technology Co (SHSE:688001) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥32.25, compared to a current price of ¥62.31 — trading 93.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.79, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 31.95 and 36.8% above the Hardware industry median of 15.20. Suzhou HYC Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 HYC Technology Co (SHSE:688001), the current Interest Coverage is 20.79 as of Jun. 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 HYC Technology Co (SHSE:688001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzhou HYC Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥62.31 is trading 93.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥32.25. GuruFocus considers Suzhou HYC Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688001:

  • Interest Coverage: 20.79 (35% below median its 10-year median of 31.95)
  • GF Value™: ¥32.25 vs. price of ¥62.31 (93.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.8% above the Hardware median (#1144 of 1674)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Suzhou HYC Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 8 Qingqiu Lane, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, CHN, 215000
Suzhou HYC Technology Co Ltd is a provider of industrial automatic test equipment and complete line system solutions. The test products are used in the manufacturers of LCD, flexible OLED, semiconductor, new energy automotive electronics and other industries.
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