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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. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥55.2 Mil. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-0.3 Mil.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 176.78.
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. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688610'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.04 Med: 34.1 Max: 255.79
Current: 75.62
SHSE:688610's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 77.56% of 1671
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.23
vs SHSE:688610: 75.62
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610) 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 .
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co Interest Coverage Chart
SHSE:688610 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics 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.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics 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:
* 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.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610) has a Interest Coverage of 176.78 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co and its competitors. This is 418% above median its historical median of 34.10. Over the past decade, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.04 to 255.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co ranks #375 out of 1671 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's current Interest Coverage of 176.78 is 418% above median its 10-year median of 34.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.04 to a high of 255.79. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 15.23. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's value of 176.78 is 1060.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co ranks #375 out of 1671 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co ranks #375 out of 1671 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.23. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's value of 176.78 is 1060.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.04 to 255.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.10 vs. the industry median of 15.23, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics 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 a Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 15.23, based on 1,671 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. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's current Interest Coverage of 176.78 is 1060.7% 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 Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's current Interest Coverage is 176.78, which is 418% above median its own 10-year median of 34.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥102.41, compared to a current price of ¥149.46 — trading 45.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 176.78, which is 418% above median its 10-year median of 34.10 and 1060.7% above the Hardware industry median of 15.23. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610), the current Interest Coverage is 176.78 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 Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥149.46 is trading 45.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥102.41.
GuruFocus considers Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688610:
Interest Coverage: 176.78 (418% above median its 10-year median of 34.10)
GF Value™: ¥102.41 vs. price of ¥149.46 (45.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1060.7% above the Hardware median (#375 of 1671)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688610 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co Ltd is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in research & development, production and sales of high-end industrial imaging components. Echo Optoelectronics has always focused on technological innovation and adhered to the positioning of high-end products. It is a high-end domestic brand pioneer enterprise with independent innovation in the field of machine vision.
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