China Xinhua Education Group (HKSE:02779) Interest Expense: HK$-13.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:02779 China Xinhua Education Group Ltd HKSE:02779
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Price HK$0.30
GF Value HK$0.68
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What is China Xinhua Education Group Interest Expense?

China Xinhua Education Group HKSE:02779 -3.23% 60 Interest Expense is HK$-13.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02779 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. China Xinhua Education Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -6.4 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-13.4 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 Xinhua Education Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ 70.3 Mil. China Xinhua Education Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -6.4 Mil. China Xinhua Education Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.04. 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 Xinhua Education Group  (HKSE:02779) 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 Xinhua Education Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-6.4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$70.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$526.8 Mil.

China Xinhua Education Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*70.286/-6.368
=11.04

* 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.


China Xinhua Education Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Xinhua Education 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 Xinhua Education Group Interest Expense Chart

China Xinhua Education Group Annual Data
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China Xinhua Education Group Semi-Annual Data
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China Xinhua Education 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$-13.4 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$-13.4 Mil mean?
China Xinhua Education Group (HKSE:02779) has a Interest Expense of HK$-13.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on China Xinhua Education Group and its competitors.
Is China Xinhua Education Group's Interest Expense too high?
China Xinhua Education Group's current Interest Expense is HK$-13.4 Mil. Overall, China Xinhua Education Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Xinhua Education Group's Interest Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
China Xinhua Education Group's Interest Expense of HK$-13.4 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 Xinhua Education Group and its competitors. China Xinhua Education Group's current Interest Expense is HK$-13.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Xinhua Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Xinhua Education Group (HKSE:02779) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.68, compared to a current price of HK$0.30 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-13.4 Mil. China Xinhua Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Xinhua Education Group (HKSE:02779), the current Interest Expense is HK$-13.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Xinhua Education Group (HKSE:02779) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Xinhua Education Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.30 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.68. GuruFocus considers China Xinhua Education Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02779:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-13.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.68 vs. price of HK$0.30 (55.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02779 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Xinhua Education Group Business Description

Address No. 555 West Wangjiangxi Road, High-Tech Development Zone, Anhui Province, Hefei, CHN, 230088
China Xinhua Education Group Ltd is principally engaged in the provision of education services in China. It mainly provides private formal higher education and formal secondary vocational education in the Yangtze River Delta. It currently operates four private schools, namely Anhui Xinhua University, School of Clinical Medicine jointly operated by the Group and Anhui Medical University, Hongshan College, a college jointly operated by the Group and Nanjing University of Finance & Economics Hongshan College, and Anhui Xinhua School. The company generates revenues from tuition fees, and boarding fees out of which tuition fees contribute the majority part.
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