WUXIF (Wuxi AppTec Co) Interest Coverage: 165.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 315% Above Median


WUXIF Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd WUXIF
84 GF Score
Price $15.63
GF Value $11.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Wuxi AppTec Co Interest Coverage?

Wuxi AppTec Co WUXIF 84 Interest Coverage is 165.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 315% above its 10-year median of 39.78. GuruFocus rates WUXIF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Wuxi AppTec Co ranks better than 79.79% 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. Wuxi AppTec Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $741 Mil. Wuxi AppTec Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4 Mil. Wuxi AppTec Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 165.04. 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. Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

WUXIF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.01   Med: 39.78   Max: 75.79
Current: 69.91


WUXIF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
79.79% of 94 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 9.155 vs WUXIF: 69.91

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


Wuxi AppTec Co  (OTCPK:WUXIF) 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 .


Wuxi AppTec Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Wuxi AppTec Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wuxi AppTec 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.

Wuxi AppTec Co Interest Coverage Chart

Wuxi AppTec Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Wuxi AppTec Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WUXIF vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Wuxi AppTec 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.


Wuxi AppTec Co Interest Coverage vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Wuxi AppTec Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wuxi AppTec Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Wuxi AppTec 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.

Wuxi AppTec 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, Wuxi AppTec Co's Interest Expense was $-44 Mil. Its Operating Income was $2,414 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $323 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2414.377/-43.516
=55.48

Wuxi AppTec Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Wuxi AppTec Co's Interest Expense was $-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was $741 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $325 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*741.206/-4.491
=165.04

* 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 165.04 mean?
Wuxi AppTec Co (WUXIF) has a Interest Coverage of 165.04 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Wuxi AppTec Co and its competitors. This is 315% above median its historical median of 39.78. Over the past decade, Wuxi AppTec Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 17.01 to 75.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Wuxi AppTec Co ranks #19 out of 94 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Wuxi AppTec Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Wuxi AppTec Co's current Interest Coverage of 165.04 is 315% above median its 10-year median of 39.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.01 to a high of 75.79. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Interest Coverage is 9.16. Wuxi AppTec Co's value of 165.04 is 1702.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wuxi AppTec Co ranks #19 out of 94 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wuxi AppTec Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wuxi AppTec Co's Interest Coverage compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Wuxi AppTec Co ranks #19 out of 94 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Wuxi AppTec Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.16. Wuxi AppTec Co's value of 165.04 is 1702.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Wuxi AppTec Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 17.01 to 75.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.78 vs. the industry median of 9.16, Wuxi AppTec 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 9.16, based on 94 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. Wuxi AppTec Co's current Interest Coverage of 165.04 is 1702.7% 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 Wuxi AppTec Co and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wuxi AppTec Co's current Interest Coverage is 165.04, which is 315% above median its own 10-year median of 39.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wuxi AppTec Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi AppTec Co (WUXIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.26, compared to a current price of $15.63 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 165.04, which is 315% above median its 10-year median of 39.78 and 1702.7% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 9.16. Wuxi AppTec Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Wuxi AppTec Co (WUXIF), the current Interest Coverage is 165.04 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 Wuxi AppTec Co (WUXIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi AppTec Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.63 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.26. GuruFocus considers Wuxi AppTec Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WUXIF:

  • Interest Coverage: 165.04 (315% above median its 10-year median of 39.78)
  • GF Value™: $11.26 vs. price of $15.63 (38.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1702.7% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#19 of 94)

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


Wuxi AppTec Co Business Description

Address 288 Fute Zhong Road, Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200131
Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd provides a portfolio of research and manufacturing services throughout the discovery, development, and manufacturing spectrum for small molecule drugs, development of computer software and databases as well as consulting services for combinatorial chemistry and pharmaceuticals. The services offered by the company include drug research and development testing, clinical research services, an end-to-end CRDMO platform for peptide, oligonucleotide, and small molecules, and integrated biology services and solutions for drug discovery. The company's reportable segments are WuXi Chemistry, which derives maximum revenue, WuXi Testing, WuXi Biology, and Others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States of America, followed by PRC, Europe, and other regions.
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