Level Biotechnology (ROCO:3118) Interest Coverage: 552.28 (As of Dec. 2025) — 131% Above Median

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ROCO:3118 Level Biotechnology Inc ROCO:3118
76 GF Score
Price NT$31.75
GF Value NT$35.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Level Biotechnology Interest Coverage?

Level Biotechnology ROCO:3118 76 Interest Coverage is 552.28 as of Dec. 2025, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 238.84. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3118 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$35.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 376 Biotechnology companies, Level Biotechnology ranks better than 57.98% 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. Level Biotechnology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$22.1 Mil. Level Biotechnology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.0 Mil. Level Biotechnology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 552.28. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Level Biotechnology Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Level Biotechnology's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:3118' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 120.35   Med: 238.84   Max: No Debt
Current: 417.59


ROCO:3118's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
57.98% of 376 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 104.025 vs ROCO:3118: 417.59

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


Level Biotechnology  (ROCO:3118) 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 .


Level Biotechnology Interest Coverage Related Terms


Level Biotechnology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Level Biotechnology'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.

Level Biotechnology Interest Coverage Chart

Level Biotechnology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Level Biotechnology 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:3118 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Level Biotechnology'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.


Level Biotechnology Interest Coverage vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Level Biotechnology's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Level Biotechnology's Interest Coverage falls into.


ROCO:3118
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Level Biotechnology 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.

Level Biotechnology'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, Level Biotechnology's Interest Expense was NT$-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$83.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*83.517/-0.2
=417.59

Level Biotechnology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Level Biotechnology's Interest Expense was NT$-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$22.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*22.091/-0.04
=552.28

* 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 552.28 mean?
Level Biotechnology (ROCO:3118) has a Interest Coverage of 552.28 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Level Biotechnology and its competitors. This is 131% above median its historical median of 238.84. Over the past decade, Level Biotechnology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 120.35 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Level Biotechnology ranks #158 out of 376 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Level Biotechnology's Interest Coverage too high?
Level Biotechnology's current Interest Coverage of 552.28 is 131% above median its 10-year median of 238.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 120.35 to a high of 10,000.00. The Biotechnology industry median Interest Coverage is 104.03. Level Biotechnology's value of 552.28 is 430.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Level Biotechnology ranks #158 out of 376 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Level Biotechnology has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Level Biotechnology's Interest Coverage compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Level Biotechnology ranks #158 out of 376 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Level Biotechnology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 104.03. Level Biotechnology's value of 552.28 is 430.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Level Biotechnology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 120.35 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 238.84 vs. the industry median of 104.03, Level Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Interest Coverage among Biotechnology companies is 104.03, based on 376 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. Level Biotechnology's current Interest Coverage of 552.28 is 430.9% 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 Level Biotechnology and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Interest Coverage is 104.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Level Biotechnology's current Interest Coverage is 552.28, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 238.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Level Biotechnology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Level Biotechnology (ROCO:3118) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$35.57, compared to a current price of NT$31.75 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 552.28, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 238.84 and 430.9% above the Biotechnology industry median of 104.03. Level Biotechnology's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Level Biotechnology (ROCO:3118), the current Interest Coverage is 552.28 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 Level Biotechnology (ROCO:3118) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Level Biotechnology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$31.75 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$35.57. GuruFocus considers Level Biotechnology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3118:

  • Interest Coverage: 552.28 (131% above median its 10-year median of 238.84)
  • GF Value™: NT$35.57 vs. price of NT$31.75 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 430.9% above the Biotechnology median (#158 of 376)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3118 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Level Biotechnology Business Description

Address No. 80, Lane 169, Kangning Street, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, TWN, 221
Level Biotechnology Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the sales of biomedical products and providing preclinical testing services. The company has three reportable segments: Department A and B, Department C, and Department D. Department A and Department B sell the cell culture consumables and the antibody reagents, Department C sells the instruments and equipment, and Department D provides CRO services. The majority of revenue is derived from the Department A and B.
76GF Score

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