SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co (SHSE:688392) Interest Coverage: 42.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Above Median


SHSE:688392 SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co Ltd SHSE:688392
86 GF Score
Price ¥207.00
GF Value ¥98.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co Interest Coverage?

SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co SHSE:688392 -6.63% 86 Interest Coverage is 42.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 34.48. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688392 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥98.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,322 Industrial Products companies, SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co ranks better than 66.62% 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. SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥57.6 Mil. SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1.4 Mil. SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.26. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688392' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.42   Med: 34.48   Max: 207.97
Current: 35.4


SHSE:688392's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
66.62% of 2322 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.835 vs SHSE:688392: 35.40

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


SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co  (SHSE:688392) 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 .


SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SBT Ultrasonic Technology 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.

SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co Interest Coverage Chart

SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 61.13 39.72 10.42 11.35 29.23

SBT Ultrasonic Technology 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 17.47 30.53 32.68 36.12 42.26

SHSE:688392 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, SBT Ultrasonic Technology 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.


SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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SBT Ultrasonic Technology 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.

SBT Ultrasonic Technology 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, SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's Interest Expense was ¥-5.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥173.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*173.036/-5.919
=29.23

SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's Interest Expense was ¥-1.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥57.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*57.596/-1.363
=42.26

* 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 42.26 mean?
SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co (SHSE:688392) has a Interest Coverage of 42.26 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 34.48. Over the past decade, SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.42 to 207.97. According to the industry distribution chart, SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co ranks #775 out of 2322 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 42.26 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 34.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.42 to a high of 207.97. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's value of 42.26 is 184.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co ranks #775 out of 2322 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co ranks #775 out of 2322 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's value of 42.26 is 184.9% above this benchmark. Historically, SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.42 to 207.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.48 vs. the industry median of 14.84, SBT Ultrasonic Technology 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.84, based on 2,322 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. SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 42.26 is 184.9% 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 SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 42.26, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 34.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co (SHSE:688392) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥98.16, compared to a current price of ¥207.00 — trading 110.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 42.26, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 34.48 and 184.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.84. SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 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 SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co (SHSE:688392), the current Interest Coverage is 42.26 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 SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co (SHSE:688392) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥207.00 is trading 110.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥98.16. GuruFocus considers SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688392:

  • Interest Coverage: 42.26 (23% above median its 10-year median of 34.48)
  • GF Value™: ¥98.16 vs. price of ¥207.00 (110.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 184.9% above the Industrial Products median (#775 of 2322)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688392 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 1488, Cangyuan Road, 3rd Floor, Building 2, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 200240
SBT Ultrasonic Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, design, manufacture, sales, and after-sales service of ultrasonic welding, cutting system application products, online testing, and automation products. The company's equipment is widely used in lithium batteries, wiring harnesses, 3C, semiconductor IGBT power modules, rubber tires, food, pharmaceutical, plastic packaging, and other fields.
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