TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.97% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:4169 TCM Biotech International Corp TPE:4169
52 GF Score
Price NT$157.00
GF Value NT$42.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is TCM Biotech International Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

TCM Biotech International TPE:4169 -2.48% 52 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.97% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:4169 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. TCM Biotech International's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$0.7 Mil. TCM Biotech International's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$33.7 Mil. Therefore, TCM Biotech International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.97%.


TCM Biotech International  (TPE:4169) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


TCM Biotech International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


TCM Biotech International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TCM Biotech International'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.

TCM Biotech International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

TCM Biotech International 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 1.29 1.42 1.88 1.84 1.84

TCM Biotech International Quarterly Data
Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 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 1.77 1.73 1.82 1.89 1.97

TPE:4169 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, TCM Biotech International'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.


TCM Biotech International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, TCM Biotech International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TCM Biotech International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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TCM Biotech International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

TCM Biotech International'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  *  -0.864/( (51.038+42.917)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.864/46.9775
=1.84 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=36.695 + 14.343
=51.038

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=29.855 + 13.062
=42.917

TCM Biotech International'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  *  -0.664/( (42.917+24.384)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.664/33.6505
=1.97 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=29.855 + 13.062
=42.917

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=12.957 + 11.427
=24.384

* 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 1.97% mean?
TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.97% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on TCM Biotech International and its competitors.
Is TCM Biotech International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
TCM Biotech International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.97%. Overall, TCM Biotech International has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TCM Biotech International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to VRTX and REGN?
TCM Biotech International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.97% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Biotechnology 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 TCM Biotech International and its competitors. TCM Biotech International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TCM Biotech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.31, compared to a current price of NT$157.00 — trading 271.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.97%. TCM Biotech International's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.97% 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 TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCM Biotech International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$157.00 is trading 271.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.31. GuruFocus considers TCM Biotech International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4169:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.97%
  • GF Value™: NT$42.31 vs. price of NT$157.00 (271.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4169 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TCM Biotech International Business Description

Address No. 97, Section 1, Xintai 5th Road, 24th Floor-8, Xizhi District, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 221416
TCM Biotech International Corp is a Taiwan based biotechnology company. It is engaged in research and development of new biotech drugs, development of microbial strain cultivation and fermentation technology, biotechnology services, wholesale of medical equipment, and sales of functional foods. Its products includes medical equipment, medical testing platform, medical drugs, and others. The Group has two reportable segments: Segment A and Segment B. Segment A is the functional foods segment, while Segment B is the pharmaceuticals segment. It derives maximum revenue from pharmaceuticals segment. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan and Other countries, of which it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan.
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