CastleNet Technology (ROCO:8059) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.01% (As of Mar. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

ROCO:8059 CastleNet Technology Inc ROCO:8059
51 GF Score
Price NT$14.10
GF Value NT$442.63
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is CastleNet Technology Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

CastleNet Technology ROCO:8059 -4.08% 51 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.01% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8059 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$442.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 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. CastleNet Technology's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$54 Mil. CastleNet Technology's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,798 Mil. Therefore, CastleNet Technology's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.01%.


CastleNet Technology  (ROCO:8059) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


CastleNet Technology Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


CastleNet Technology Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for CastleNet Technology'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.

CastleNet Technology Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

CastleNet Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.67 1.55 2.30 2.11 4.48

CastleNet Technology 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 2.31 4.76 3.43 3.64 3.01

ROCO:8059 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, CastleNet Technology'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.


CastleNet Technology Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, CastleNet Technology's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


ROCO:8059
51GF Score
CastleNet Technology Inc ROCO:8059
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

CastleNet Technology Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

CastleNet Technology'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  *  -66.218/( (1054.072+1898.864)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -66.218/1476.468
=4.48 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0 + 1054.072
=1054.072

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=67.073 + 1831.791
=1898.864

CastleNet Technology'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  *  -54.168/( (1898.864+1697.453)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -54.168/1798.1585
=3.01 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=67.073 + 1831.791
=1898.864

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=17.064 + 1680.389
=1697.453

* 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 3.01% mean?
CastleNet Technology (ROCO:8059) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.01% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on CastleNet Technology and its competitors.
Is CastleNet Technology's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
CastleNet Technology's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.01%. Overall, CastleNet Technology has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CastleNet Technology's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CSCO and MSI?
CastleNet Technology's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.01% can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 a Hardware company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Hardware 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 CastleNet Technology and its competitors. CastleNet Technology's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CastleNet Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CastleNet Technology (ROCO:8059) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$442.63, compared to a current price of NT$14.10 — trading 96.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.01%. CastleNet Technology's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 CastleNet Technology (ROCO:8059), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.01% 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 CastleNet Technology (ROCO:8059) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CastleNet Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$14.10 is trading 96.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$442.63. GuruFocus considers CastleNet Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8059:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.01%
  • GF Value™: NT$442.63 vs. price of NT$14.10 (96.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8059 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CastleNet Technology Business Description

Address No. 14, Beishen Road, Ln. 141, Sec. 3, Shenkeng District, New Taipei City, TWN, 222004
CastleNet Technology Inc is a manufacturer of network communication equipment in Taiwan. It is predominantly engaged in the manufacturing and selling of consumer electronics products such as broadband communications and digital home entertainment. It offers products like EMTA Gateway, Data Gateway, Data Modem, and WiFi Mesh System among others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from America followed by Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
51GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ROCO:8059

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

NT$14.10
Price
NT$442.63
GF Value