Lian Fa International Dining Business Co (ROCO:2756) Interest Coverage: 7.52 (As of Dec. 2025) — 78% Below Median

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ROCO:2756 Lian Fa International Dining Business Co ROCO:2756
80 GF Score
Price NT$58.50
GF Value NT$131.49
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Lian Fa International Dining Business Co Interest Coverage?

Lian Fa International Dining Business Co ROCO:2756 -1.02% 80 Interest Coverage is 7.52 as of Dec. 2025, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 34.14. GuruFocus rates ROCO:2756 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$131.49 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,515 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lian Fa International Dining Business Co ranks better than 54.46% 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. Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$23 Mil. Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-3 Mil. Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.52. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:2756' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.18   Med: 34.14   Max: 82.68
Current: 11.18


ROCO:2756's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
54.46% of 1515 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs ROCO:2756: 11.18

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


Lian Fa International Dining Business Co  (ROCO:2756) 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 .


Lian Fa International Dining Business Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Lian Fa International Dining Business Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lian Fa International Dining Business 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.

Lian Fa International Dining Business Co Interest Coverage Chart

Lian Fa International Dining Business Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 43.87 82.68 60.04 12.09 11.18

Lian Fa International Dining Business 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:2756 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lian Fa International Dining Business 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.


Lian Fa International Dining Business Co Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Lian Fa International Dining Business 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.

Lian Fa International Dining Business 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, Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's Interest Expense was NT$-10 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$113 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$123 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*113.429/-10.144
=11.18

Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's Interest Expense was NT$-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$23 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$123 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*22.901/-3.047
=7.52

* 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 7.52 mean?
Lian Fa International Dining Business Co (ROCO:2756) has a Interest Coverage of 7.52 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lian Fa International Dining Business Co and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 34.14. Over the past decade, Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.18 to 82.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Lian Fa International Dining Business Co ranks #690 out of 1515 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's current Interest Coverage of 7.52 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 34.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.18 to a high of 82.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's value of 7.52 is 12.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lian Fa International Dining Business Co ranks #690 out of 1515 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lian Fa International Dining Business Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lian Fa International Dining Business Co ranks #690 out of 1515 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Lian Fa International Dining Business Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's value of 7.52 is 12.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.18 to 82.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.14 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Lian Fa International Dining Business 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,515 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. Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's current Interest Coverage of 7.52 is 12.6% 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 Lian Fa International Dining Business Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's current Interest Coverage is 7.52, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 34.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lian Fa International Dining Business Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lian Fa International Dining Business Co (ROCO:2756) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$131.49, compared to a current price of NT$58.50 — trading 55.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.52, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 34.14 and 12.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Lian Fa International Dining Business Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Lian Fa International Dining Business Co (ROCO:2756), the current Interest Coverage is 7.52 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 Lian Fa International Dining Business Co (ROCO:2756) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lian Fa International Dining Business Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$58.50 is trading 55.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$131.49. GuruFocus considers Lian Fa International Dining Business Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:2756:

  • Interest Coverage: 7.52 (78% below median its 10-year median of 34.14)
  • GF Value™: NT$131.49 vs. price of NT$58.50 (55.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#690 of 1515)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:2756 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lian Fa International Dining Business Co Business Description

Address No. 95, Xintai 5th Road, 18th Floor, Section 1, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, TWN
Lian Fa International Dining Business Co is engaged in the distribution and selling of tea-based beverages and ingredients. Its signature beverages include foam black tea and milk bubble tea.
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