China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756) Interest Expense: HK$-68 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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HKSE:01756 China Science and Education Industry Group Ltd HKSE:01756
57 GF Score
Price HK$0.39
GF Value HK$0.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is China Science and Education Industry Group Interest Expense?

China Science and Education Industry Group HKSE:01756 57 Interest Expense is HK$-68 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01756 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. China Science and Education Industry Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$ -34 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$-68 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. China Science and Education Industry Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$ 132 Mil. China Science and Education Industry Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$ -34 Mil. China Science and Education Industry Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.87. 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.


China Science and Education Industry Group  (HKSE:01756) 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.

China Science and Education Industry Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$-34 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$132 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$2,021 Mil.

China Science and Education Industry Group'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*132.222/-34.183
=3.87

* 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.


China Science and Education Industry Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Science and Education Industry Group'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.

China Science and Education Industry Group Interest Expense Chart

China Science and Education Industry Group Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Interest Expense
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China Science and Education Industry Group Semi-Annual Data
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China Science and Education Industry Group 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$-68 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$-68 Mil mean?
China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756) has a Interest Expense of HK$-68 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on China Science and Education Industry Group and its competitors.
Is China Science and Education Industry Group's Interest Expense too high?
China Science and Education Industry Group's current Interest Expense is HK$-68 Mil. Overall, China Science and Education Industry Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Science and Education Industry Group's Interest Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
China Science and Education Industry Group's Interest Expense of HK$-68 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 China Science and Education Industry Group and its competitors. China Science and Education Industry Group's current Interest Expense is HK$-68 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Science and Education Industry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.84, compared to a current price of HK$0.39 — trading 54.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-68 Mil. China Science and Education Industry Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756), the current Interest Expense is HK$-68 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 China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science and Education Industry Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.39 is trading 54.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.84. GuruFocus considers China Science and Education Industry Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01756:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-68 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.84 vs. price of HK$0.39 (54.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01756 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Science and Education Industry Group Business Description

Address Number 11 Huali Road, The Administration Building of Guangzhou, Huali Science and Technology Town, Zengcheng District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN
China Science and Education Industry Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in providing private tertiary education services, including tuition services and student accommodation services in the People's Republic of China. Its schools provide students with higher education and vocational revenue in various applied science fields. The company's revenue is mainly derived from tuition fees and boarding fees for the education services.
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