Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co (SHSE:688297) Interest Coverage: 21.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 80% Below Median

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SHSE:688297 Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co Ltd SHSE:688297
59 GF Score
Price ¥40.01
GF Value ¥68.66
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co Interest Coverage?

Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co SHSE:688297 -0.17% 59 Interest Coverage is 21.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 108.64. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688297 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥68.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Aerospace & Defense companies, Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co ranks better than 68.88% 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. Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥16 Mil. Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1 Mil. Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.38. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688297' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.35   Med: 108.64   Max: 18764.35
Current: 15.3


SHSE:688297's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
68.88% of 241 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.4 vs SHSE:688297: 15.30

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


Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co  (SHSE:688297) 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 .


Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avic (Chengdu) Uas 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.

Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co Interest Coverage Chart

Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 283.14 98.82 58.33 0.00 14.35

Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.07 20.25 2.58 16.22 21.38

SHSE:688297 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Avic (Chengdu) Uas 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.


Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co Interest Coverage vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Avic (Chengdu) Uas 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.

Avic (Chengdu) Uas 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, Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's Interest Expense was ¥-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥71 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥97 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*71.388/-4.975
=14.35

Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's Interest Expense was ¥-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥16 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥95 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*16.311/-0.763
=21.38

* 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 21.38 mean?
Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co (SHSE:688297) has a Interest Coverage of 21.38 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 108.64. Over the past decade, Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.35 to 18,764.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co ranks #75 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's current Interest Coverage of 21.38 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 108.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.35 to a high of 18,764.35. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Interest Coverage is 8.40. Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's value of 21.38 is 154.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co ranks #75 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's Interest Coverage compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co ranks #75 out of 241 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.40. Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's value of 21.38 is 154.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.35 to 18,764.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 108.64 vs. the industry median of 8.40, Avic (Chengdu) Uas 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Interest Coverage among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.40, based on 241 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. Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's current Interest Coverage of 21.38 is 154.5% 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 Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's current Interest Coverage is 21.38, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 108.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co (SHSE:688297) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥68.66, compared to a current price of ¥40.01 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 21.38, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 108.64 and 154.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.40. Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co (SHSE:688297), the current Interest Coverage is 21.38 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 Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co (SHSE:688297) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥40.01 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥68.66. GuruFocus considers Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688297:

  • Interest Coverage: 21.38 (80% below median its 10-year median of 108.64)
  • GF Value™: ¥68.66 vs. price of ¥40.01 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 154.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#75 of 241)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688297 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co Business Description

Address No. 4, Xixin Avenue, High-tech West District, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, CHN, 611743
Avic (Chengdu) Uas Co Ltd is engaged in the design, production, repair, sales, leasing, after-sales service and technology development, technology transfer, technical consultation, and technical services of UAV systems, aerospace vehicles and their supporting products.
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