Microtips Technology (ROCO:3285) Interest Coverage: 149.42 (As of Dec. 2025) — 378% Above Median


ROCO:3285 Microtips Technology Inc ROCO:3285
59 GF Score
Price NT$40.10
GF Value NT$21.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Microtips Technology Interest Coverage?

Microtips Technology ROCO:3285 59 Interest Coverage is 149.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 378% above its 10-year median of 31.28. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3285 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$21.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,671 Hardware companies, Microtips Technology ranks better than 70.68% 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. Microtips Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$17.6 Mil. Microtips Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.1 Mil. Microtips Technology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 149.42. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:3285' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.47   Med: 31.28   Max: 131.95
Current: 46.92


ROCO:3285's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
70.68% of 1671 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.68 vs ROCO:3285: 46.92

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


Microtips Technology  (ROCO:3285) 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 .


Microtips Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms


Microtips Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Microtips Technology'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.

Microtips Technology Interest Coverage Chart

Microtips Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Microtips Technology 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 28.67 0.00 0.00 117.59 149.42

ROCO:3285 vs APH, GLW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Microtips Technology'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.


Microtips Technology Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Microtips Technology's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Microtips Technology 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.

Microtips Technology'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, Microtips Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$22.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$20.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*22.711/-0.484
=46.92

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Microtips Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$17.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$20.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*17.631/-0.118
=149.42

* 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 149.42 mean?
Microtips Technology (ROCO:3285) has a Interest Coverage of 149.42 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Microtips Technology and its competitors. This is 378% above median its historical median of 31.28. Over the past decade, Microtips Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.47 to 131.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Microtips Technology ranks #490 out of 1671 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Microtips Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
Microtips Technology's current Interest Coverage of 149.42 is 378% above median its 10-year median of 31.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.47 to a high of 131.95. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Microtips Technology's value of 149.42 is 992.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microtips Technology ranks #490 out of 1671 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Microtips Technology has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microtips Technology's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Microtips Technology ranks #490 out of 1671 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Microtips Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Microtips Technology's value of 149.42 is 992.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Microtips Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.47 to 131.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.28 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Microtips Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.68, based on 1,671 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. Microtips Technology's current Interest Coverage of 149.42 is 992.3% 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 Microtips Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microtips Technology's current Interest Coverage is 149.42, which is 378% above median its own 10-year median of 31.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microtips Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microtips Technology (ROCO:3285) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.61, compared to a current price of NT$40.10 — trading 85.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 149.42, which is 378% above median its 10-year median of 31.28 and 992.3% above the Hardware industry median of 13.68. Microtips Technology's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Microtips Technology (ROCO:3285), the current Interest Coverage is 149.42 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 Microtips Technology (ROCO:3285) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microtips Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$40.10 is trading 85.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.61. GuruFocus considers Microtips Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3285:

  • Interest Coverage: 149.42 (378% above median its 10-year median of 31.28)
  • GF Value™: NT$21.61 vs. price of NT$40.10 (85.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 992.3% above the Hardware median (#490 of 1671)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Microtips Technology Business Description

Address No. 31, Kangning Street, 12th Floor, Lane 169, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, TWN
Microtips Technology Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sales of electronic components, electrical appliances, and telecommunications equipment. Its products include liquid crystal display modules (LCMs), fingerprint identification modules, digital audio, and video multimedia products, portable digital cameras, wireless charging products, and others.
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