Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co (ROCO:3128) Interest Coverage: 13.74 (As of Dec. 2025) — 55% Above Median

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ROCO:3128 Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co Ltd ROCO:3128
76 GF Score
Price NT$23.15
GF Value NT$26.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co Interest Coverage?

Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co ROCO:3128 -0.43% 76 Interest Coverage is 13.74 as of Dec. 2025, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 8.89. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3128 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 813 Business Services companies, Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co ranks worse than 58.06% 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. Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$25 Mil. Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-2 Mil. Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.74. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:3128' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.13   Med: 8.89   Max: 19.77
Current: 8.6


ROCO:3128's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
58.06% of 813 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 13.21 vs ROCO:3128: 8.60

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


Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co  (ROCO:3128) 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 .


Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hi Sharp Intelligence 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.

Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co Interest Coverage Chart

Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology 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:3128 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Hi Sharp Intelligence 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.


Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Hi Sharp Intelligence 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:

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.

Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology 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, Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-10 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$87 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$415 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*86.56/-10.061
=8.60

Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$25 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$415 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*25.174/-1.832
=13.74

* 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 13.74 mean?
Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co (ROCO:3128) has a Interest Coverage of 13.74 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 8.89. Over the past decade, Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.13 to 19.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co ranks #472 out of 813 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 13.74 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 8.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.13 to a high of 19.77. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 13.21. Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's value of 13.74 is 4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co ranks #472 out of 813 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co ranks #472 out of 813 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.21. Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's value of 13.74 is 4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.13 to 19.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.89 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Hi Sharp Intelligence 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 a Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 13.21, based on 813 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. Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 13.74 is 4% 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 Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 13.74, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 8.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co (ROCO:3128) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.25, compared to a current price of NT$23.15 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 13.74, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 8.89 and 4% above the Business Services industry median of 13.21. Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co (ROCO:3128), the current Interest Coverage is 13.74 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 Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co (ROCO:3128) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$23.15 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.25. GuruFocus considers Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3128:

  • Interest Coverage: 13.74 (55% above median its 10-year median of 8.89)
  • GF Value™: NT$26.25 vs. price of NT$23.15 (11.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4% above the Business Services median (#472 of 813)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3128 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 673, Chang Shing Road, Bade Dist, Taoyuan, TWN, 33452
Hi Sharp Intelligence Technology Co Ltd is a Taiwan based company engages in the manufacture and sale of electronic surveillance products. Its products include liquid crystal display, camera, digital video recorder, video server, and car safety system.
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