Touchstone International Medical Science Co (SHSE:688013) Interest Coverage: 23.63 (As of Mar. 2026) — 89% Below Median

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SHSE:688013 Touchstone International Medical Science Co Ltd SHSE:688013
83 GF Score
Price ¥22.51
GF Value ¥28.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Touchstone International Medical Science Co Interest Coverage?

Touchstone International Medical Science Co SHSE:688013 -0.44% 83 Interest Coverage is 23.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 213.59. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688013 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥28.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 464 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Touchstone International Medical Science Co ranks better than 77.16% 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. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥5.4 Mil. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-0.2 Mil. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.63. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Touchstone International Medical Science Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688013' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.84   Med: 213.59   Max: 398.84
Current: 106.88


SHSE:688013's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
77.16% of 464 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 16.08 vs SHSE:688013: 106.88

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


Touchstone International Medical Science Co  (SHSE:688013) 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 .


Touchstone International Medical Science Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Touchstone International Medical Science Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Touchstone International Medical Science 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.

Touchstone International Medical Science Co Interest Coverage Chart

Touchstone International Medical Science Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Touchstone International Medical Science 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:688013 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Touchstone International Medical Science 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.


Touchstone International Medical Science Co Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Touchstone International Medical Science 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.

Touchstone International Medical Science 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, Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Interest Expense was ¥-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥75.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥15.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*75.627/-0.473
=159.89

Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Interest Expense was ¥-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥5.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥9.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5.365/-0.227
=23.63

* 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 23.63 mean?
Touchstone International Medical Science Co (SHSE:688013) has a Interest Coverage of 23.63 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Touchstone International Medical Science Co and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 213.59. Over the past decade, Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 51.84 to 398.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Touchstone International Medical Science Co ranks #106 out of 464 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Touchstone International Medical Science Co's current Interest Coverage of 23.63 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 213.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.84 to a high of 398.84. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Interest Coverage is 16.08. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's value of 23.63 is 47% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Touchstone International Medical Science Co ranks #106 out of 464 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Touchstone International Medical Science Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Interest Coverage compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Touchstone International Medical Science Co ranks #106 out of 464 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Touchstone International Medical Science Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.08. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's value of 23.63 is 47% above this benchmark. Historically, Touchstone International Medical Science Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 51.84 to 398.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 213.59 vs. the industry median of 16.08, Touchstone International Medical Science 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 16.08, based on 464 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. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's current Interest Coverage of 23.63 is 47% 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 Touchstone International Medical Science Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 16.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's current Interest Coverage is 23.63, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 213.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Touchstone International Medical Science Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Touchstone International Medical Science Co (SHSE:688013) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥28.55, compared to a current price of ¥22.51 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 23.63, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 213.59 and 47% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 16.08. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Touchstone International Medical Science Co (SHSE:688013), the current Interest Coverage is 23.63 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 Touchstone International Medical Science Co (SHSE:688013) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Touchstone International Medical Science Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥22.51 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥28.55. GuruFocus considers Touchstone International Medical Science Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688013:

  • Interest Coverage: 23.63 (89% below median its 10-year median of 213.59)
  • GF Value™: ¥28.55 vs. price of ¥22.51 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#106 of 464)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688013 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Touchstone International Medical Science Co Business Description

Address 278 Dongping Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, CHN, 215123
Touchstone International Medical Science Co Ltd is specialized in the development of surgical staplers that enhance clinical performance, minimise risk and improve patient outcomes. The company's products include Auto Purse String Clamp for Single Use (APS); Intraluminal Stapler for Single Use (CSC&ECSC); Endoscopic Linear Cutter and Single Use Loading Unit (ELC&ELCC); Intraluminal Stapler for Single Use (KOL); Linear Cutter and Reloads (LC&LCC); Linear Stapler and Reloads (LS&LSC); PPH Stapler and Purse Sets for Single Use (PPH); Tissue - Selecting Therapy Stapler (TST33); Tissue - Selecting Therapy Stapler (TST36); and Tissue - Selecting Therapy Stapler (Proctology Examination Kit).
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