Jiangsu Guoxin (SZSE:002608) Interest Coverage: 3.33 (As of Jun. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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SZSE:002608 Jiangsu Guoxin Corp Ltd SZSE:002608
81 GF Score
Price ¥7.17
GF Value ¥7.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Jiangsu Guoxin Interest Coverage?

Jiangsu Guoxin SZSE:002608 81 Interest Coverage is 3.33 as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 4.27. GuruFocus rates SZSE:002608 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, Jiangsu Guoxin ranks better than 52% 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. Jiangsu Guoxin's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥710 Mil. Jiangsu Guoxin's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-213 Mil. Jiangsu Guoxin's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.33. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Guoxin's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:002608' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.77   Med: 4.27   Max: 4.97
Current: 4.11


SZSE:002608's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
52% of 450 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.885 vs SZSE:002608: 4.11

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


Jiangsu Guoxin  (SZSE:002608) 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 .


Jiangsu Guoxin Interest Coverage Related Terms


Jiangsu Guoxin Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu Guoxin'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.

Jiangsu Guoxin Interest Coverage Chart

Jiangsu Guoxin Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Jiangsu Guoxin 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:002608 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Jiangsu Guoxin'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.


Jiangsu Guoxin Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Jiangsu Guoxin's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Guoxin's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Jiangsu Guoxin 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.

Jiangsu Guoxin'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, Jiangsu Guoxin's Interest Expense was ¥-842 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥4,189 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥23,211 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*4189.255/-842.219
=4.97

Jiangsu Guoxin's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Jiangsu Guoxin's Interest Expense was ¥-213 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥710 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥22,782 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*709.936/-212.972
=3.33

* 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 3.33 mean?
Jiangsu Guoxin (SZSE:002608) has a Interest Coverage of 3.33 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Jiangsu Guoxin and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 4.27. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Guoxin's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.77 to 4.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Guoxin ranks #216 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Jiangsu Guoxin's Interest Coverage too high?
Jiangsu Guoxin's current Interest Coverage of 3.33 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.77 to a high of 4.97. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.89. Jiangsu Guoxin's value of 3.33 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Guoxin ranks #216 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu Guoxin has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Guoxin's Interest Coverage compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Guoxin ranks #216 out of 450 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Jiangsu Guoxin in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.89. Jiangsu Guoxin's value of 3.33 is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Guoxin's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.77 to 4.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.27 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Jiangsu Guoxin 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.89, based on 450 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. Jiangsu Guoxin's current Interest Coverage of 3.33 is 14.3% 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 Jiangsu Guoxin and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Guoxin's current Interest Coverage is 3.33, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 4.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Guoxin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Guoxin (SZSE:002608) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.74, compared to a current price of ¥7.17 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.33, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.27 and 14.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.89. Jiangsu Guoxin's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Jiangsu Guoxin (SZSE:002608), the current Interest Coverage is 3.33 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 Jiangsu Guoxin (SZSE:002608) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Guoxin stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥7.17 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.74. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Guoxin to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:002608:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.33 (22% below median its 10-year median of 4.27)
  • GF Value™: ¥7.74 vs. price of ¥7.17 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#216 of 450)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002608 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Guoxin Business Description

Address No. 88 Changjiang Road, Xuanwu District, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, CHN, 210005
Jiangsu Guoxin Corp Ltd is engaged in the thermal power production and related power services. Further it is also involved in coal and power sales business.
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