Shinkong Synthetic Fiber (TPE:1409) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.80% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:1409 Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Corp TPE:1409
54 GF Score
Price NT$20.20
GF Value NT$14.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Shinkong Synthetic Fiber TPE:1409 -0.98% 54 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.80% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1409 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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. Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,386 Mil. Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$62,785 Mil. Therefore, Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.80%.


Shinkong Synthetic Fiber  (TPE:1409) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shinkong Synthetic Fiber'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.

Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Shinkong Synthetic Fiber 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 1.74 2.38 3.54 3.74 3.62

Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 3.78 3.37 3.89 3.89 3.80

Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Shinkong Synthetic Fiber'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.


Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Shinkong Synthetic Fiber'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  *  -2326.196/( (63841.175+64601.638)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2326.196/64221.4065
=3.62 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=27064.557 + 36776.618
=63841.175

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=23487.843 + 41113.795
=64601.638

Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2386.476/( (60967.783+64601.638)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2386.476/62784.7105
=3.80 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=24680.997 + 36286.786
=60967.783

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=23487.843 + 41113.795
=64601.638

* 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 (Dec. 2025) 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 3.80% mean?
Shinkong Synthetic Fiber (TPE:1409) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.80% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Shinkong Synthetic Fiber and its competitors.
Is Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.80%. Overall, Shinkong Synthetic Fiber has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to competitors?
Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.80% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Shinkong Synthetic Fiber and its competitors. Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinkong Synthetic Fiber stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinkong Synthetic Fiber (TPE:1409) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.29, compared to a current price of NT$20.20 — trading 41.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.80%. Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Shinkong Synthetic Fiber (TPE:1409), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.80% 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 Shinkong Synthetic Fiber (TPE:1409) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinkong Synthetic Fiber stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$20.20 is trading 41.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.29. GuruFocus considers Shinkong Synthetic Fiber to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1409:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.80%
  • GF Value™: NT$14.29 vs. price of NT$20.20 (41.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Business Description

Address No. 136, Ren Ai Road, Section 3, Lotus Building, 5th Floor, Da An District, Taipei, TWN, 10657
Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Corp manufactures and sells polyester polymers, polyester staple fibers, polyester textured yarns, polyester chips, pre-oriented yarns, polyester flat yarns, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins used in PET bottles and polyester base films. The company's PET fiber products can mainly be categorized into industrial yarn, partially oriented yarn (POY), Spin draw yarn (SDY), polyester staple fiber (PSF), and draw textured yarn (DTY). Its plastic products include polyester resin, bottle grade polyester resin , PET bottle preforms, PET bottles, Engineering polymers, and PE sheets. Its segments include Polyester, Finance and Securities, and Optronics of which the Polyester segment derives the majority of the revenue.
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