Yueyang Forest & Paper Co (SHSE:600963) Interest Expense: ¥-182 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:600963 Yueyang Forest & Paper Co Ltd SHSE:600963
50 GF Score
Price ¥3.36
GF Value ¥5.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Yueyang Forest & Paper Co Interest Expense?

Yueyang Forest & Paper Co SHSE:600963 -0.30% 50 Interest Expense is ¥-182 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600963 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Yueyang Forest & Paper Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥ -42 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-182 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. Yueyang Forest & Paper Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥ 55 Mil. Yueyang Forest & Paper Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥ -42 Mil. Yueyang Forest & Paper Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.29. 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.


Yueyang Forest & Paper Co  (SHSE:600963) 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.

Yueyang Forest & Paper Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-42 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥55 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,831 Mil.

Yueyang Forest & Paper Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*54.572/-42.173
=1.29

* 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. Yueyang Forest & Paper Co Ltd interest coverage is 1.86, which is low.


Yueyang Forest & Paper Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yueyang Forest & Paper Co'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.

Yueyang Forest & Paper Co Interest Expense Chart

Yueyang Forest & Paper Co Annual Data
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Yueyang Forest & Paper Co Quarterly Data
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Yueyang Forest & Paper Co 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥-182 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 ¥-182 Mil mean?
Yueyang Forest & Paper Co (SHSE:600963) has a Interest Expense of ¥-182 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Yueyang Forest & Paper Co and its competitors.
Is Yueyang Forest & Paper Co's Interest Expense too high?
Yueyang Forest & Paper Co's current Interest Expense is ¥-182 Mil. Overall, Yueyang Forest & Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yueyang Forest & Paper Co's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Yueyang Forest & Paper Co's Interest Expense of ¥-182 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Forest Products 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 Yueyang Forest & Paper Co and its competitors. Yueyang Forest & Paper Co's current Interest Expense is ¥-182 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yueyang Forest & Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yueyang Forest & Paper Co (SHSE:600963) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.08, compared to a current price of ¥3.36 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ¥-182 Mil. Yueyang Forest & Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 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 Yueyang Forest & Paper Co (SHSE:600963), the current Interest Expense is ¥-182 Mil 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 Yueyang Forest & Paper Co (SHSE:600963) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yueyang Forest & Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥3.36 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.08. GuruFocus considers Yueyang Forest & Paper Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600963:

  • Interest Expense: ¥-182 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥5.08 vs. price of ¥3.36 (33.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600963 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yueyang Forest & Paper Co Business Description

Address Hongjiazhou, Chenglingji, Yueyang, Hunan, CHN, 414002
Yueyang Forest & Paper Co Ltd is a China-based cultural paper, industrial paper, packaging paper production enterprise. The company's products are offset printing paper, digital printing paper, copy paper, refined lightweight coated paper, lightweight coated paper, light offset paper, industrial base paper, refined kraft paper, stretch paper bag paper and others. The products are offered to publishers, magazines, large printing plants, paper products processing companies, paper products dealers and others. The company's product enjoys a high reputation in China and its products are exported to many countries and regions.
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