Central Hydropower JSCSTC:CHP +0.18%78 Interest Coverage is 15.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 271% above its 10-year median of 4.13. GuruFocus rates STC:CHP with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫28,847.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, Central Hydropower JSC ranks better than 81.29% 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. Central Hydropower JSC's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫102,093 Mil. Central Hydropower JSC's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫-6,659 Mil.
Central Hydropower JSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.33.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
STC:CHP'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.06 Med: 4.13 Max: 14.7
Current: 14.7
STC:CHP's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 81.29% of 449
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78
vs STC:CHP: 14.70
Central Hydropower JSC (STC:CHP) 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 .
Central Hydropower JSC Interest Coverage Related Terms
Central Hydropower JSC Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Hydropower JSC'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.
STC:CHP vs NEE, SO, DUK: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Central Hydropower JSC'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.
Central Hydropower JSC Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage falls into.
Central Hydropower JSC 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.
Central Hydropower JSC (STC:CHP) has a Interest Coverage of 15.33 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Central Hydropower JSC and its competitors. This is 271% above median its historical median of 4.13. Over the past decade, Central Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.06 to 14.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Hydropower JSC ranks #84 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Central Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage too high?
Central Hydropower JSC's current Interest Coverage of 15.33 is 271% above median its 10-year median of 4.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.06 to a high of 14.70. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Central Hydropower JSC's value of 15.33 is 305.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Hydropower JSC ranks #84 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Hydropower JSC has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Hydropower JSC's Interest Coverage compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Hydropower JSC ranks #84 out of 449 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Central Hydropower JSC in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Central Hydropower JSC's value of 15.33 is 305.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Hydropower JSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.06 to 14.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.13 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Central Hydropower JSC 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 449 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. Central Hydropower JSC's current Interest Coverage of 15.33 is 305.6% 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 Central Hydropower JSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Hydropower JSC's current Interest Coverage is 15.33, which is 271% above median its own 10-year median of 4.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Hydropower JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Hydropower JSC (STC:CHP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫28,847.64, compared to a current price of ₫27,900.00 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 15.33, which is 271% above median its 10-year median of 4.13 and 305.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. Central Hydropower JSC's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Central Hydropower JSC (STC:CHP), the current Interest Coverage is 15.33 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 Central Hydropower JSC (STC:CHP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Hydropower JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫27,900.00 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫28,847.64.
GuruFocus considers Central Hydropower JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:CHP:
Interest Coverage: 15.33 (271% above median its 10-year median of 4.13)
GF Value™: ₫28,847.64 vs. price of ₫27,900.00 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 305.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#84 of 449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:CHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Hydropower JSC is engaged in the generation of electricity, management consultancy activities, construction of civil engineering projects and construction of buildings, marine aquaculture, forestry activities, real estate. The company is also involved in the exploitation of stone, sand, gravel, and clay; and marine aquaculture and tree plantation activities.
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