Howteh Technology CoROCO:3114 +0.95%59 Interest Coverage is 6.86 as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 11.26. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3114 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 133 Industrial Distribution companies, Howteh Technology Co ranks better than 54.14% 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. Howteh Technology Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$22 Mil. Howteh Technology Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-3 Mil.
Howteh Technology Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.86.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Howteh Technology Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3114'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.47 Med: 11.26 Max: 28.25
Current: 7.95
ROCO:3114's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 54.14% of 133
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.79
vs ROCO:3114: 7.95
Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) 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 .
Howteh Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Howteh Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howteh Technology 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.
ROCO:3114 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Howteh Technology 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.
Howteh Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Howteh Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howteh Technology Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Howteh Technology 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:
* 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.
Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) has a Interest Coverage of 6.86 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Howteh Technology Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 11.26. Over the past decade, Howteh Technology Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.47 to 28.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Howteh Technology Co ranks #61 out of 133 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Howteh Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Howteh Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 6.86 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 11.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.47 to a high of 28.25. The Industrial Distribution industry median Interest Coverage is 6.79. Howteh Technology Co's value of 6.86 is 1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howteh Technology Co ranks #61 out of 133 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Howteh Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howteh Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Howteh Technology Co ranks #61 out of 133 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Howteh Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.79. Howteh Technology Co's value of 6.86 is 1% above this benchmark. Historically, Howteh Technology Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.47 to 28.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.26 vs. the industry median of 6.79, Howteh Technology 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.79, based on 133 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. Howteh Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 6.86 is 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 Howteh Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howteh Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 6.86, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 11.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howteh Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.61, compared to a current price of NT$47.90 — trading 73.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.86, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 11.26 and 1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.79. Howteh Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114), the current Interest Coverage is 6.86 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 Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howteh Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$47.90 is trading 73.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.61.
GuruFocus considers Howteh Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3114:
Interest Coverage: 6.86 (39% below median its 10-year median of 11.26)
GF Value™: NT$27.61 vs. price of NT$47.90 (73.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#61 of 133)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3114 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howteh Technology Co Ltd is engaged mainly in trading and agency business in passive electronic components, active electronic components, integrated circuit carrier board equipment, chemicals and raw materials, semiconductors and optical equipment. Its operating segment includes Taiwan Segment responsible for the agency sales of electronic components and process equipment in Taiwan; and China and South East Asia segment responsible for the distribution of electronic components in Eastern and Southern China (including Hongkong) and Vietnam. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Taiwan segment.
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