Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.06% (As of Mar. 2026)

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ROCO:3114 Howteh Technology Co Ltd ROCO:3114
64 GF Score
Price NT$32.30
GF Value NT$28.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Howteh Technology Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Howteh Technology Co ROCO:3114 +1.10% 64 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.06% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3114 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$28.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Howteh Technology Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$13 Mil. Howteh Technology Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$622 Mil. Therefore, Howteh Technology Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.06%.


Howteh Technology Co  (ROCO:3114) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Howteh Technology Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Howteh Technology Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Howteh Technology Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.

Howteh Technology Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Howteh Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Howteh Technology Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.02 1.98 2.06 2.02 2.06

ROCO:3114 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Howteh Technology Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Howteh Technology Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Howteh Technology Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Howteh Technology Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Howteh Technology Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Howteh Technology Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -12.218/( (583.044+647.068)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -12.218/615.056
=1.99 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.795 + 582.249
=583.044

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.357 + 641.711
=647.068

Howteh Technology Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -12.832/( (647.068+596.155)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -12.832/621.6115
=2.06 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.357 + 641.711
=647.068

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6.562 + 589.593
=596.155

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.06% mean?
Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.06% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Howteh Technology Co and its competitors.
Is Howteh Technology Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Howteh Technology Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.06%. Overall, Howteh Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howteh Technology Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to GWW and FAST?
Howteh Technology Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.06% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Howteh Technology Co and its competitors. Howteh Technology Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howteh Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$28.51, compared to a current price of NT$32.30 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.06%. Howteh Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.06% 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 Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howteh Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$32.30 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$28.51. GuruFocus considers Howteh Technology Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3114:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.06%
  • GF Value™: NT$28.51 vs. price of NT$32.30 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3114 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Howteh Technology Co Business Description

Address 6th Floor, No. 25, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Taipei, TWN, 105
Howteh Technology Co Ltd is engaged mainly in trading and agency business in passive electronic components, active electronic components, integrated circuit carrier board equipment, chemicals and raw materials, semiconductors and optical equipment. Its operating segment includes Taiwan Segment responsible for the agency sales of electronic components and process equipment in Taiwan; and China and South East Asia segment responsible for the distribution of electronic components in Eastern and Southern China (including Hongkong) and Vietnam. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Taiwan segment.
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