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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. Dongjiang Environmental Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-23.2 Mil. Dongjiang Environmental Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-6.9 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dongjiang Environmental Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SZDEF's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: 5.795 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Dongjiang Environmental Co (OTCPK:SZDEF) 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 .
Dongjiang Environmental Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Dongjiang Environmental 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.
Dongjiang Environmental Co Interest Coverage Chart
SZDEF vs WM, RSG, WCN: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Dongjiang Environmental 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.
Dongjiang Environmental Co Interest Coverage vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Dongjiang Environmental Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dongjiang Environmental Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Dongjiang Environmental 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:
Dongjiang Environmental Co did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Dongjiang Environmental Co (SZDEF) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Dongjiang Environmental Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dongjiang Environmental Co ranks #999999 out of 162 companies in the Waste Management industry.
Is Dongjiang Environmental Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Dongjiang Environmental Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Dongjiang Environmental Co ranks #999999 out of 162 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dongjiang Environmental Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongjiang Environmental Co's Interest Coverage compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Dongjiang Environmental Co ranks #999999 out of 162 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Dongjiang Environmental Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.80. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Waste Management companies is 5.80, based on 162 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. 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 Dongjiang Environmental Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dongjiang Environmental Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongjiang Environmental Co stock overvalued right now?
Dongjiang Environmental Co (SZDEF) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is $0.28, compared to a current price of $0.29 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Dongjiang Environmental Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Dongjiang Environmental Co (SZDEF), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. 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 Dongjiang Environmental Co (SZDEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongjiang Environmental Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.29 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.28.
Key valuation signals for SZDEF:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $0.28 vs. price of $0.29 (4.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZDEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AddressNo. 9 Langshan Road, 1st Floor, 3rd Floor, North of 8th Floor, 9th-12th Floor, Dongjiang Environmental Building, North Zone of Hi-tech Industrial Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, CHN
Dongjiang Environmental Co Ltd is an investment holding company principally engaged in waste treatment businesses. It operates in the following segments: Industrial waste recycling; Industrial waste treatment and disposal; Rare and precious metals recycling; Municipal waste treatment and disposal; Electronic waste dismantling treatment; Renewable energy utilization; Environmental engineering and services and others. It derives maximum revenue from Industrial Waste recycling segment.
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