ASE Technology Holding Co (MEX:ASEH N) Interest Coverage: 8.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:ASEH N ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd MEX:ASEH N
67 GF Score
Price MXN699.00
GF Value MXN198.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ASE Technology Holding Co Interest Coverage?

ASE Technology Holding Co MEX:ASEH N 67 Interest Coverage is 8.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 9.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:ASEH N with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN198.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Semiconductors companies, ASE Technology Holding Co ranks worse than 70.69% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. ASE Technology Holding Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN9,920 Mil. ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,158 Mil. ASE Technology Holding Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.57. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:ASEH N' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.76   Med: 9.2   Max: 22.85
Current: 7.18


MEX:ASEH N's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
70.69% of 638 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.225 vs MEX:ASEH N: 7.18

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


ASE Technology Holding Co  (MEX:ASEH N) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


ASE Technology Holding Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


ASE Technology Holding Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

ASE Technology Holding Co Interest Coverage Chart

ASE Technology Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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ASE Technology Holding Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:ASEH N vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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.


ASE Technology Holding Co Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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ASE Technology Holding Co Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Expense was MXN-4,295 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN29,597 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN127,472 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*29596.633/-4294.863
=6.89

ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Expense was MXN-1,158 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN9,920 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN118,021 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*9919.848/-1158.105
=8.57

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 8.57 mean?
ASE Technology Holding Co (MEX:ASEH N) has a Interest Coverage of 8.57 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ASE Technology Holding Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.20. Over the past decade, ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.76 to 22.85. According to the industry distribution chart, ASE Technology Holding Co ranks #451 out of 638 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Coverage too high?
ASE Technology Holding Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.57 is near median its 10-year median of 9.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.76 to a high of 22.85. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. ASE Technology Holding Co's value of 8.57 is 57.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASE Technology Holding Co ranks #451 out of 638 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ASE Technology Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASE Technology Holding Co's Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ASE Technology Holding Co ranks #451 out of 638 companies for Interest Coverage. This places ASE Technology Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. ASE Technology Holding Co's value of 8.57 is 57.6% below this benchmark. Historically, ASE Technology Holding Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.76 to 22.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.20 vs. the industry median of 20.23, ASE Technology Holding Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.23, based on 638 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ASE Technology Holding Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.57 is 57.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ASE Technology Holding Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASE Technology Holding Co's current Interest Coverage is 8.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASE Technology Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASE Technology Holding Co (MEX:ASEH N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN198.52, compared to a current price of MXN699.00 — trading 252.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.20 and 57.6% below the Semiconductors industry median of 20.23. ASE Technology Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ASE Technology Holding Co (MEX:ASEH N), the current Interest Coverage is 8.57 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 ASE Technology Holding Co (MEX:ASEH N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASE Technology Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN699.00 is trading 252.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN198.52. GuruFocus considers ASE Technology Holding Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ASEH N:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.57 (near median its 10-year median of 9.20)
  • GF Value™: MXN198.52 vs. price of MXN699.00 (252.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.6% below the Semiconductors median (#451 of 638)

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


ASE Technology Holding Co Business Description

Address No. 26, Chin Third Road, Nantze Export Processing Zone, Nanzih District, Kaoshiung, Kaohsiung, TWN, 811
ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd is a semiconductor assembly and testing firm. The company operates in segments: Packaging, Testing, Electronic Manufacturing Services and others. Of these, Packaging segment contribute the maximum revenue. The packaging segment involves packaging bare semiconductors into completed semiconductors with improved electrical and thermal characteristics. The Testing Segment includes front-end engineering testing, wafer probing, and final testing services. In the EMS segment, the company designs manufactures, and sells electronic components and telecommunication equipment motherboards. The company is based in Taiwan but generates over half its sales from firms in the United States.
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