China Information Technology Development (HKSE:08178) Interest Expense: HK$-2.25 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:08178 China Information Technology Development Ltd HKSE:08178
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Price HK$0.17
GF Value HK$0.69
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What is China Information Technology Development Interest Expense?

China Information Technology Development HKSE:08178 +5.06% 29 Interest Expense is HK$-2.25 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08178 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. China Information Technology Development's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -1.14 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-2.25 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 Information Technology Development's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -18.16 Mil. China Information Technology Development's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$ -1.14 Mil. China Information Technology Development did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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 Information Technology Development  (HKSE:08178) 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 Information Technology Development's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-1.14 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-18.16 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$31.51 Mil.

China Information Technology Development's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

China Information Technology Development did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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 Information Technology Development Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Information Technology Development'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 Information Technology Development Interest Expense Chart

China Information Technology Development Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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China Information Technology Development Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:08178
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China Information Technology Development 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$-2.25 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$-2.25 Mil mean?
China Information Technology Development (HKSE:08178) has a Interest Expense of HK$-2.25 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on China Information Technology Development and its competitors.
Is China Information Technology Development's Interest Expense too high?
China Information Technology Development's current Interest Expense is HK$-2.25 Mil. Overall, China Information Technology Development has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Information Technology Development's Interest Expense compare to IBM and ACN?
China Information Technology Development's Interest Expense of HK$-2.25 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 a Software company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Software 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 Information Technology Development and its competitors. China Information Technology Development's current Interest Expense is HK$-2.25 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Information Technology Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Information Technology Development (HKSE:08178) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.69, compared to a current price of HK$0.17 — trading 75.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is HK$-2.25 Mil. China Information Technology Development's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 Information Technology Development (HKSE:08178), the current Interest Expense is HK$-2.25 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 Information Technology Development (HKSE:08178) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Information Technology Development stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.17 is trading 75.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.69. GuruFocus considers China Information Technology Development to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08178:

  • Interest Expense: HK$-2.25 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.69 vs. price of HK$0.17 (75.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Information Technology Development Business Description

Address 392 Kwun Tong Road, Unit 3308, 33rd Floor, Millennium City 6, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, HKG
China Information Technology Development Ltd is an investment holding company. The company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in provision of system integration and related support services, provision of IT infrastructure solutions and maintenance services, rental of properties and securities trading. It operates in three reportable segments: i) provision of IT infrastructure solutions and maintenance services (IT solutions and maintenance); ii) securities investments; and iii) rental of properties. It generates the majority of revenue from the IT solutions and maintenance segment. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Hong Kong and the rest from the PRC except Hong Kong.
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