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ACM Research (Shanghai)SHSE:688082 -5.81%75 Interest Coverage is 21.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 36.73. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688082 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥160.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Semiconductors companies, ACM Research (Shanghai) ranks better than 58.71% 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. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥251 Mil. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-12 Mil.
ACM Research (Shanghai)'s interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.15.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688082'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.23 Med: 36.73 Max: 56.53
Current: 36.57
SHSE:688082's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 58.71% of 637
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.5
vs SHSE:688082: 36.57
ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082) 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 .
ACM Research (Shanghai) Interest Coverage Related Terms
ACM Research (Shanghai) Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACM Research (Shanghai)'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.
SHSE:688082 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, ACM Research (Shanghai)'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.
ACM Research (Shanghai) Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Interest Coverage falls into.
ACM Research (Shanghai) 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:
* 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.
ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082) has a Interest Coverage of 21.15 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ACM Research (Shanghai) and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 36.73. Over the past decade, ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.23 to 56.53. According to the industry distribution chart, ACM Research (Shanghai) ranks #263 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Interest Coverage too high?
ACM Research (Shanghai)'s current Interest Coverage of 21.15 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 36.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.23 to a high of 56.53. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.50. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s value of 21.15 is 3.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACM Research (Shanghai) ranks #263 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ACM Research (Shanghai) has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Interest Coverage compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ACM Research (Shanghai) ranks #263 out of 637 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts ACM Research (Shanghai) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.50. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s value of 21.15 is 3.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ACM Research (Shanghai)'s own Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.23 to 56.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.73 vs. the industry median of 20.50, ACM Research (Shanghai) 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.50, based on 637 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. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s current Interest Coverage of 21.15 is 3.2% 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 ACM Research (Shanghai) and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s current Interest Coverage is 21.15, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 36.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACM Research (Shanghai) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥160.69, compared to a current price of ¥375.88 — trading 133.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 21.15, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 36.73 and 3.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 20.50. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 11 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 ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082), the current Interest Coverage is 21.15 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 ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACM Research (Shanghai) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥375.88 is trading 133.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥160.69.
GuruFocus considers ACM Research (Shanghai) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688082:
Interest Coverage: 21.15 (42% below median its 10-year median of 36.73)
GF Value™: ¥160.69 vs. price of ¥375.88 (133.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.2% above the Semiconductors median (#263 of 637)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688082 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACM Research (Shanghai) Inc is engaged in research & development, producing and selling semiconductor special equipment. The company's products include semiconductor cleaning equipment, semiconductor electroplating equipment, and packaging wet equipment.
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