Aethertek Technology Co (ROCO:3219) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:3219 Aethertek Technology Co Ltd ROCO:3219
75 GF Score
Price NT$72.30
GF Value NT$70.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Aethertek Technology Co Interest Coverage?

Aethertek Technology Co ROCO:3219 -1.90% 75 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3219 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$70.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,321 Industrial Products companies, Aethertek Technology Co ranks better than 53.94% 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. Aethertek Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-59 Mil. Aethertek Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-3 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:3219' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.59   Med: 1416.3   Max: No Debt
Current: 17.59


ROCO:3219's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
53.94% of 2321 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.75 vs ROCO:3219: 17.59

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


Aethertek Technology Co  (ROCO:3219) 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 .


Aethertek Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Aethertek Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aethertek 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.

Aethertek Technology Co Interest Coverage Chart

Aethertek Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Aethertek Technology Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 8.45 37.93 42.50 0.00

ROCO:3219 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Aethertek 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.


Aethertek Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Aethertek Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aethertek 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.

Aethertek 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, Aethertek Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-9 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$166 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$193 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*165.768/-9.422
=17.59

Aethertek 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, Aethertek Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$-59 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$193 Mil.

Aethertek Technology Co did not have earnings to cover the 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Aethertek Technology Co (ROCO:3219) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Aethertek Technology Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Aethertek Technology Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 17.59 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Aethertek Technology Co ranks #1069 out of 2321 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Aethertek Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Aethertek Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.59 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Aethertek Technology Co ranks #1069 out of 2321 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aethertek Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aethertek Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Aethertek Technology Co ranks #1069 out of 2321 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Aethertek Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.75. Historically, Aethertek Technology Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 17.59 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. 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 Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.75, based on 2,321 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. 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 Aethertek Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aethertek Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aethertek Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aethertek Technology Co (ROCO:3219) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$70.08, compared to a current price of NT$72.30 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Aethertek Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Aethertek Technology Co (ROCO:3219), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Aethertek Technology Co (ROCO:3219) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aethertek Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$72.30 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$70.08. GuruFocus considers Aethertek Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3219:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: NT$70.08 vs. price of NT$72.30 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3219 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aethertek Technology Co Business Description

Address Ruiguang Road, 9th Floor, No. 607, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Aethertek Technology Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company mainly engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of automation machinery and related equipment. Its product portfolio includes the T800 Functional Tester, T1000 Board-Level Tester, passive antennas, RF switches, shield boxes, and micro-probing equipment for microscale diagnostics, among others. In addition to its core products, the company provides solutions for 5G communication and offers test and measurement devices across various industries. Aethertek also offers design services encompassing software, hardware, and antenna development. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from China, followed by Taiwan, India, and other regions.
75GF Score

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