Sino Medical Sciences Technology (SHSE:688108) Interest Coverage: 32.00 (As of Mar. 2026) — 85% Below Median

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SHSE:688108 Sino Medical Sciences Technology Inc SHSE:688108
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Price ¥15.18
GF Value ¥20.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sino Medical Sciences Technology Interest Coverage?

Sino Medical Sciences Technology SHSE:688108 -3.25% 80 Interest Coverage is 32.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 214.48. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688108 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥20.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 464 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sino Medical Sciences Technology ranks better than 55.82% 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. Sino Medical Sciences Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥32.8 Mil. Sino Medical Sciences Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1.0 Mil. Sino Medical Sciences Technology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.00. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sino Medical Sciences Technology's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688108' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.9   Med: 214.48   Max: 635.28
Current: 22.42


SHSE:688108's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
55.82% of 464 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 16.08 vs SHSE:688108: 22.42

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


Sino Medical Sciences Technology  (SHSE:688108) 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 .


Sino Medical Sciences Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms


Sino Medical Sciences Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sino Medical Sciences Technology'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.

Sino Medical Sciences Technology Interest Coverage Chart

Sino Medical Sciences Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Sino Medical Sciences Technology 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:688108 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sino Medical Sciences Technology'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.


Sino Medical Sciences Technology Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sino Medical Sciences Technology's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sino Medical Sciences Technology's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Sino Medical Sciences Technology 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.

Sino Medical Sciences Technology'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, Sino Medical Sciences Technology's Interest Expense was ¥-5.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥75.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥14.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*75.168/-5.046
=14.90

Sino Medical Sciences Technology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Sino Medical Sciences Technology's Interest Expense was ¥-1.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥32.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥21.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*32.772/-1.024
=32.00

* 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 32.00 mean?
Sino Medical Sciences Technology (SHSE:688108) has a Interest Coverage of 32.00 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sino Medical Sciences Technology and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 214.48. Over the past decade, Sino Medical Sciences Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.90 to 635.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Sino Medical Sciences Technology ranks #205 out of 464 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Sino Medical Sciences Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
Sino Medical Sciences Technology's current Interest Coverage of 32.00 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 214.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.90 to a high of 635.28. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Interest Coverage is 16.08. Sino Medical Sciences Technology's value of 32.00 is 99% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sino Medical Sciences Technology ranks #205 out of 464 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sino Medical Sciences Technology has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sino Medical Sciences Technology's Interest Coverage compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sino Medical Sciences Technology ranks #205 out of 464 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Sino Medical Sciences Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.08. Sino Medical Sciences Technology's value of 32.00 is 99% above this benchmark. Historically, Sino Medical Sciences Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.90 to 635.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 214.48 vs. the industry median of 16.08, Sino Medical Sciences Technology 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. Sino Medical Sciences Technology's current Interest Coverage of 32.00 is 99% 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 Sino Medical Sciences Technology 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. Sino Medical Sciences Technology's current Interest Coverage is 32.00, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 214.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sino Medical Sciences Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sino Medical Sciences Technology (SHSE:688108) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.42, compared to a current price of ¥15.18 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 32.00, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 214.48 and 99% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 16.08. Sino Medical Sciences Technology's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Sino Medical Sciences Technology (SHSE:688108), the current Interest Coverage is 32.00 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 Sino Medical Sciences Technology (SHSE:688108) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sino Medical Sciences Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥15.18 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.42. GuruFocus considers Sino Medical Sciences Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688108:

  • Interest Coverage: 32.00 (85% below median its 10-year median of 214.48)
  • GF Value™: ¥20.42 vs. price of ¥15.18 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#205 of 464)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688108 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sino Medical Sciences Technology Business Description

Address TEDA Biomedical Research and Development Building, No. 5, Fourth Avenue, Tianjin Development Zone, 2nd Floor, Zone B, Tianjin, CHN, 300457
Sino Medical Sciences Technology Inc is a China based company engaged in the research, development, production and sales of high-end interventional medical devices.
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