Taiwan Paiho (TPE:9938) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.43% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:9938 Taiwan Paiho Ltd TPE:9938
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Price NT$45.30
GF Value NT$68.72
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What is Taiwan Paiho Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Taiwan Paiho TPE:9938 -2.79% 82 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.43% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:9938 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$68.72 (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. Taiwan Paiho's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$535 Mil. Taiwan Paiho's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$12,082 Mil. Therefore, Taiwan Paiho's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.43%.


Taiwan Paiho  (TPE:9938) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Taiwan Paiho Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Taiwan Paiho Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Paiho'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.

Taiwan Paiho Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Taiwan Paiho Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Taiwan Paiho 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 5.38 4.96 4.86 4.90 4.43

Taiwan Paiho Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Taiwan Paiho'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.


Taiwan Paiho Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

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


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Taiwan Paiho Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Taiwan Paiho'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  *  -558.515/( (11729.738+12340.983)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -558.515/12035.3605
=4.64 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4440.683 + 7289.055
=11729.738

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5106.323 + 7234.66
=12340.983

Taiwan Paiho'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  *  -534.844/( (11823.095+12340.983)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -534.844/12082.039
=4.43 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3754.355 + 8068.74
=11823.095

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5106.323 + 7234.66
=12340.983

* 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 4.43% mean?
Taiwan Paiho (TPE:9938) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.43% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Taiwan Paiho and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Paiho's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Taiwan Paiho's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.43%. Overall, Taiwan Paiho has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Paiho's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to competitors?
Taiwan Paiho's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.43% 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 Taiwan Paiho and its competitors. Taiwan Paiho's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Paiho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Paiho (TPE:9938) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$68.72, compared to a current price of NT$45.30 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.43%. Taiwan Paiho's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Taiwan Paiho (TPE:9938), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.43% 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 Taiwan Paiho (TPE:9938) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Paiho stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$45.30 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$68.72. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Paiho to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9938:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.43%
  • GF Value™: NT$68.72 vs. price of NT$45.30 (34.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9938 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Paiho Business Description

Address No. 575, Hegang Road, Hemei Township, Changhua County, Changhua, TWN, 508004
Taiwan Paiho Ltd manufactures and sells touch fasteners, webbing, shoelaces, elastic, easy tape, and related superficial materials, as well as residential buildings constructed by entrusted construction contractors. The Group is also engaged in the construction business, including the sale of housing, shopping centers, and office buildings constructed by entrusted construction contractors. The Group operates through two reportable segments: Production, which generates maximum revenue, and Construction. Its business mainly operates in Taiwan, China, and Vietnam, with maximum revenue generated from Vietnam.
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