Lontium Semiconductor (SHSE:688486) Interest Coverage: 32.50 (As of Mar. 2026) — 99% Below Median


SHSE:688486 Lontium Semiconductor Corp SHSE:688486
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What is Lontium Semiconductor Interest Coverage?

Lontium Semiconductor SHSE:688486 -0.84% 95 Interest Coverage is 32.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 3,479.51. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688486 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥70.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Semiconductors companies, Lontium Semiconductor ranks better than 79.56% 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. Lontium Semiconductor's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥33.7 Mil. Lontium Semiconductor's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1.0 Mil. Lontium Semiconductor's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.50. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Lontium Semiconductor Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lontium Semiconductor's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688486' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 162.77   Med: 3479.51   Max: 26315
Current: 162.77


SHSE:688486's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
79.56% of 636 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.225 vs SHSE:688486: 162.77

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


Lontium Semiconductor  (SHSE:688486) 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 .


Lontium Semiconductor Interest Coverage Related Terms


Lontium Semiconductor Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lontium Semiconductor'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.

Lontium Semiconductor Interest Coverage Chart

Lontium Semiconductor Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1,804.72 5,182.00 1,162.56 3,479.51 13,165.75

Lontium Semiconductor Quarterly Data
Jun20 Dec20 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 4,377.80 8,935.25 26,182.50 47,994.00 32.50

SHSE:688486 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Lontium Semiconductor'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.


Lontium Semiconductor Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Lontium Semiconductor's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lontium Semiconductor's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Lontium Semiconductor 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.

Lontium Semiconductor'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, Lontium Semiconductor's Interest Expense was ¥-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥158.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*157.989/-0.012
=13,165.75

Lontium Semiconductor's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Lontium Semiconductor's Interest Expense was ¥-1.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥33.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*33.668/-1.036
=32.50

* 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 32.50 mean?
Lontium Semiconductor (SHSE:688486) has a Interest Coverage of 32.50 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lontium Semiconductor and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 3,479.51. Over the past decade, Lontium Semiconductor's Interest Coverage has ranged from 162.77 to 26,315.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lontium Semiconductor ranks #130 out of 636 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Lontium Semiconductor's Interest Coverage too high?
Lontium Semiconductor's current Interest Coverage of 32.50 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 3,479.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 162.77 to a high of 26,315.00. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Lontium Semiconductor's value of 32.50 is 60.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lontium Semiconductor ranks #130 out of 636 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lontium Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lontium Semiconductor's Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Lontium Semiconductor ranks #130 out of 636 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lontium Semiconductor in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Lontium Semiconductor's value of 32.50 is 60.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lontium Semiconductor's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 162.77 to 26,315.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3,479.51 vs. the industry median of 20.23, Lontium Semiconductor 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 20.23, based on 636 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. Lontium Semiconductor's current Interest Coverage of 32.50 is 60.7% 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 Lontium Semiconductor and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lontium Semiconductor's current Interest Coverage is 32.50, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 3,479.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lontium Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lontium Semiconductor (SHSE:688486) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥70.22, compared to a current price of ¥63.85 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 32.50, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 3,479.51 and 60.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 20.23. Lontium Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 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 Lontium Semiconductor (SHSE:688486), the current Interest Coverage is 32.50 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 Lontium Semiconductor (SHSE:688486) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lontium Semiconductor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥63.85 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥70.22. GuruFocus considers Lontium Semiconductor to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688486:

  • Interest Coverage: 32.50 (99% below median its 10-year median of 3,479.51)
  • GF Value™: ¥70.22 vs. price of ¥63.85 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.7% above the Semiconductors median (#130 of 636)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688486 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lontium Semiconductor Business Description

Address No. 3963, Susong Road, Building B3, Intelligent Equipment Science and Technology Park, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Anhui Province, Hefei, CHN, 230601
Lontium Semiconductor Corp is engaged in the developing and marketing high-speed interface chips, embedded GPUs and ultra high-definition display drivers targeted for wide range high-definition multi-media applications. Its products include HDMI V1.3/V1.4/2.0/2.1 chipset, Displayport 1.2/1.4 chipset, USB 2.0, USB3.1 Type C chipset, MIPI chipset, LVDS chipset, VGA and LCD/TV controller and driver serving applications from PCs, notebooks, smartphones, TVs, monitors, automobiles to VR and accessories. The company's high-speed interface IPs and a wide range mixed-signal IPs on leading edge manufacturing technology serve various SoC vendors worldwide.
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