Chen Lin Education Group Holdings (HKSE:01593) Interest Expense: HK$-117.1 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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HKSE:01593 Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Ltd HKSE:01593
66 GF Score
Price HK$1.04
GF Value HK$1.63
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Interest Expense?

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings HKSE:01593 66 Interest Expense is HK$-117.1 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01593 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$ -44.6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$-117.1 Mil.

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. Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$ 14.6 Mil. Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$ -44.6 Mil. Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.33. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings  (HKSE:01593) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

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

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$-44.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$14.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$1,669.1 Mil.

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*14.63/-44.55
=0.33

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's Interest Expense 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.

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Interest Expense Chart

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$-117.1 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of HK$-117.1 Mil mean?
Chen Lin Education Group Holdings (HKSE:01593) has a Interest Expense of HK$-117.1 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Chen Lin Education Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Chen Lin Education Group Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Chen Lin Education Group Holdings' current Interest Expense is HK$-117.1 Mil. Overall, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chen Lin Education Group Holdings' Interest Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
Chen Lin Education Group Holdings' Interest Expense of HK$-117.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Education company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Education industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Chen Lin Education Group Holdings and its competitors. Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's current Interest Expense is HK$-117.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chen Lin Education Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings (HKSE:01593) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.63, compared to a current price of HK$1.04 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-117.1 Mil. Chen Lin Education Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chen Lin Education Group Holdings (HKSE:01593), the current Interest Expense is HK$-117.1 Mil as of Feb. 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 Chen Lin Education Group Holdings (HKSE:01593) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.04 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.63. GuruFocus considers Chen Lin Education Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01593:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-117.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$1.63 vs. price of HK$1.04 (36.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01593 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Business Description

Address No. 001, Xinjian Lianfu Dadao, Jiangxi, Nanchang, CHN
Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Ltd is engaged in the provision of private tertiary education services in the PRC. It specializes in full-system applied undergraduate education, vocational education, and quality high school education. The group derives revenue from Tuition fees, Boarding fees, Internship management fees, Tutoring and program management services, and others.
66GF Score

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