Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) Interest Coverage: 30.51 (As of Dec. 2025) — 40% Below Median

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ROCO:2643 Soonest Express Co Ltd ROCO:2643
74 GF Score
Price NT$58.40
GF Value NT$114.84
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Soonest Express Co Interest Coverage?

Soonest Express Co ROCO:2643 -0.17% 74 Interest Coverage is 30.51 as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 51.04. GuruFocus rates ROCO:2643 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$114.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Transportation companies, Soonest Express Co ranks better than 85.97% 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. Soonest Express Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$56 Mil. Soonest Express Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-2 Mil. Soonest Express Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 30.51. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:2643' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.13   Med: 51.04   Max: 522.22
Current: 40.21


ROCO:2643's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
85.97% of 841 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.68 vs ROCO:2643: 40.21

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


Soonest Express Co  (ROCO:2643) 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 .


Soonest Express Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Soonest Express Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soonest Express 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.

Soonest Express Co Interest Coverage Chart

Soonest Express Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Soonest Express Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:2643 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Soonest Express 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.


Soonest Express Co Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Soonest Express Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Soonest Express Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Soonest Express 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.

Soonest Express 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, Soonest Express Co's Interest Expense was NT$-8 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$338 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$35 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*337.572/-8.396
=40.21

Soonest Express Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Soonest Express Co's Interest Expense was NT$-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$56 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$35 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*56.266/-1.844
=30.51

* 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 30.51 mean?
Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) has a Interest Coverage of 30.51 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Soonest Express Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 51.04. Over the past decade, Soonest Express Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 21.13 to 522.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Soonest Express Co ranks #118 out of 841 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Soonest Express Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Soonest Express Co's current Interest Coverage of 30.51 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 51.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.13 to a high of 522.22. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.68. Soonest Express Co's value of 30.51 is 437.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soonest Express Co ranks #118 out of 841 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Soonest Express Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soonest Express Co's Interest Coverage compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Soonest Express Co ranks #118 out of 841 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Soonest Express Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.68. Soonest Express Co's value of 30.51 is 437.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Soonest Express Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 21.13 to 522.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.04 vs. the industry median of 5.68, Soonest Express Co has consistently been above 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.68, based on 841 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. Soonest Express Co's current Interest Coverage of 30.51 is 437.1% above 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 Soonest Express Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soonest Express Co's current Interest Coverage is 30.51, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 51.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soonest Express Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$114.84, compared to a current price of NT$58.40 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 30.51, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 51.04 and 437.1% above the Transportation industry median of 5.68. Soonest Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643), the current Interest Coverage is 30.51 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 Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soonest Express Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$58.40 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$114.84. GuruFocus considers Soonest Express Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:2643:

  • Interest Coverage: 30.51 (40% below median its 10-year median of 51.04)
  • GF Value™: NT$114.84 vs. price of NT$58.40 (49.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 437.1% above the Transportation median (#118 of 841)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:2643 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Soonest Express Co Business Description

Address 4th Floor, Number 34, Rui Guang Road, Taipei, TWN, 114
Soonest Express Co Ltd is a Taiwan based company involved in providing cargo handling services to airlines. The company's services include Air Freight Forwarding, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Custom Clearance, Transit, and Courier Express.
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