Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688391) Interest Coverage: 18.51 (As of Jun. 2026) — 98% Below Median

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SHSE:688391 Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co Ltd SHSE:688391
82 GF Score
Price ¥25.67
GF Value ¥28.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co Interest Coverage?

Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co SHSE:688391 -1.50% 82 Interest Coverage is 18.51 as of Jun. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 960.94. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688391 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥28.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Semiconductors companies, Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co ranks worse than 149700.45% 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. Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥2.0 Mil. Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-0.1 Mil. Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.51. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


SHSE:688391's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 23.535
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co  (SHSE:688391) 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 .


Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) 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.

Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co Interest Coverage Chart

Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) 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:688391 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) 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.


Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) 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.

Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) 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, Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's Interest Expense was ¥-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥-9.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.2 Mil.

Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's Interest Expense was ¥-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥2.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*1.962/-0.106
=18.51

* 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 18.51 mean?
Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688391) has a Interest Coverage of 18.51 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 960.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co ranks #999999 out of 668 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's current Interest Coverage of 18.51 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 960.94. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 23.54. Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's value of 18.51 is 21.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co ranks #999999 out of 668 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co ranks #999999 out of 668 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 23.54. Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's value of 18.51 is 21.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 960.94 vs. the industry median of 23.54, Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co has consistently been below 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 23.54, based on 668 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. Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's current Interest Coverage of 18.51 is 21.4% below 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 Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 23.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's current Interest Coverage is 18.51, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 960.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688391) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥28.76, compared to a current price of ¥25.67 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.51, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 960.94 and 21.4% below the Semiconductors industry median of 23.54. Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688391), the current Interest Coverage is 18.51 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 Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688391) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥25.67 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥28.76. GuruFocus considers Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688391:

  • Interest Coverage: 18.51 (98% below median its 10-year median of 960.94)
  • GF Value™: ¥28.76 vs. price of ¥25.67 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.4% below the Semiconductors median (#999999 of 668)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688391 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co Business Description

Address No. 1388 Zhangdong Road, Room 101, Building 16, Pilot Free Trade Zone, Shanghai, CHN, 201203
Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, design and sales of smart grid terminal equipment chips.
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