Huapont Life Science Co (SZSE:002004) Interest Coverage: 7.34 (As of Jun. 2026) — 132% Above Median

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SZSE:002004 Huapont Life Science Co Ltd SZSE:002004
65 GF Score
Price ¥4.38
GF Value ¥4.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Huapont Life Science Co Interest Coverage?

Huapont Life Science Co SZSE:002004 -0.23% 65 Interest Coverage is 7.34 as of Jun. 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 3.16. GuruFocus rates SZSE:002004 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Agriculture companies, Huapont Life Science Co ranks worse than 54.95% 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. Huapont Life Science Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥423 Mil. Huapont Life Science Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-58 Mil. Huapont Life Science Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.34. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Huapont Life Science Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:002004' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75   Med: 3.16   Max: 6.04
Current: 6.04


SZSE:002004's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
54.95% of 202 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.49 vs SZSE:002004: 6.04

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


Huapont Life Science Co  (SZSE:002004) 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 .


Huapont Life Science Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Huapont Life Science Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huapont Life Science 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.

Huapont Life Science Co Interest Coverage Chart

Huapont Life Science Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Huapont Life Science Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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SZSE:002004 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Huapont Life Science 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.


Huapont Life Science Co Interest Coverage vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Huapont Life Science Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Huapont Life Science Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Huapont Life Science 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.

Huapont Life Science 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, Huapont Life Science Co's Interest Expense was ¥-309 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥1,282 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥2,275 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1281.78892395/-309.323
=4.14

Huapont Life Science Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Huapont Life Science Co's Interest Expense was ¥-58 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥423 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥3,051 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*422.99424958/-57.644
=7.34

* 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 7.34 mean?
Huapont Life Science Co (SZSE:002004) has a Interest Coverage of 7.34 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Huapont Life Science Co and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 3.16. Over the past decade, Huapont Life Science Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.75 to 6.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Huapont Life Science Co ranks #111 out of 202 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Huapont Life Science Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Huapont Life Science Co's current Interest Coverage of 7.34 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 3.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 6.04. The Agriculture industry median Interest Coverage is 7.49. Huapont Life Science Co's value of 7.34 is 2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huapont Life Science Co ranks #111 out of 202 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Huapont Life Science Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huapont Life Science Co's Interest Coverage compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Huapont Life Science Co ranks #111 out of 202 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Huapont Life Science Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.49. Huapont Life Science Co's value of 7.34 is 2% below this benchmark. Historically, Huapont Life Science Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.75 to 6.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.16 vs. the industry median of 7.49, Huapont Life Science Co has consistently been below 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 Agriculture company?
The median Interest Coverage among Agriculture companies is 7.49, based on 202 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. Huapont Life Science Co's current Interest Coverage of 7.34 is 2% below 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 Huapont Life Science Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huapont Life Science Co's current Interest Coverage is 7.34, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 3.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huapont Life Science Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huapont Life Science Co (SZSE:002004) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.43, compared to a current price of ¥4.38 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.34, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 3.16 and 2% below the Agriculture industry median of 7.49. Huapont Life Science Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Huapont Life Science Co (SZSE:002004), the current Interest Coverage is 7.34 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 Huapont Life Science Co (SZSE:002004) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huapont Life Science Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥4.38 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.43. GuruFocus considers Huapont Life Science Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:002004:

  • Interest Coverage: 7.34 (132% above median its 10-year median of 3.16)
  • GF Value™: ¥4.43 vs. price of ¥4.38 (1.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2% below the Agriculture median (#111 of 202)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002004 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Huapont Life Science Co Business Description

Address No. 69, Renhe Xingguang Avenue, Yubei District, Chongqing, CHN, 401121
Huapont Life Science Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products. In addition, the company is also engaged in the agrochemical business and medical business. The agrochemical department is mainly engaged in the research and development, production, sales, and technical services of pesticide intermediates, original drugs, and preparations.
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