Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688766) Interest Coverage: 785.45 (As of Mar. 2026) — 185% Above Median

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SHSE:688766 Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Ltd SHSE:688766
68 GF Score
Price ¥456.90
GF Value ¥141.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Interest Coverage?

Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co SHSE:688766 +14.23% 68 Interest Coverage is 785.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 185% above its 10-year median of 276.07. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688766 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥141.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Semiconductors companies, Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co ranks better than 89.48% 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. Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥450 Mil. Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1 Mil. Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 785.45. 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. Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688766' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.91   Med: 276.07   Max: 3947.19
Current: 633.8


SHSE:688766's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
89.48% of 637 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.5 vs SHSE:688766: 633.80

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


Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co  (SHSE:688766) 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 .


Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Puya Semiconductor (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.

Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Interest Coverage Chart

Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 3,947.19 229.70 3.91 276.07 493.36

Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) 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 23,767.00 695.10 704.93 316.93 785.45

SHSE:688766 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Puya Semiconductor (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.


Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Puya Semiconductor (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.

Puya Semiconductor (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, Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Interest Expense was ¥-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥224 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥104 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*223.984/-0.454
=493.36

Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Interest Expense was ¥-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥450 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥68 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*450.061/-0.573
=785.45

* 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 785.45 mean?
Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688766) has a Interest Coverage of 785.45 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. This is 185% above median its historical median of 276.07. Over the past decade, Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.91 to 3,947.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co ranks #67 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's current Interest Coverage of 785.45 is 185% above median its 10-year median of 276.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.91 to a high of 3,947.19. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.50. Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's value of 785.45 is 3731.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co ranks #67 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co ranks #67 out of 637 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.50. Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's value of 785.45 is 3731.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.91 to 3,947.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 276.07 vs. the industry median of 20.50, Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.50, based on 637 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. Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's current Interest Coverage of 785.45 is 3731.5% 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 Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's current Interest Coverage is 785.45, which is 185% above median its own 10-year median of 276.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688766) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥141.53, compared to a current price of ¥456.90 — trading 222.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 785.45, which is 185% above median its 10-year median of 276.07 and 3731.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 20.50. Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688766), the current Interest Coverage is 785.45 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 Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688766) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥456.90 is trading 222.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥141.53. GuruFocus considers Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688766:

  • Interest Coverage: 785.45 (185% above median its 10-year median of 276.07)
  • GF Value™: ¥141.53 vs. price of ¥456.90 (222.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3731.5% above the Semiconductors median (#67 of 637)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688766 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Business Description

Address No.560 Shengxia Road, Room 504, Pilot Free Trade Zone, Shanghai, CHN, 201203
Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Ltd is engaged in the design and sale of non-volatile memory chips.
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