Chialin Precision Industrial Co (ROCO:3310) Interest Coverage: 2.38 (As of Dec. 2025) — 53% Below Median

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ROCO:3310 Chialin Precision Industrial Co Ltd ROCO:3310
68 GF Score
Price NT$68.30
GF Value NT$138.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Chialin Precision Industrial Co Interest Coverage?

Chialin Precision Industrial Co ROCO:3310 68 Interest Coverage is 2.38 as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 5.04. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3310 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$138.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,677 Hardware companies, Chialin Precision Industrial Co ranks worse than 67.2% 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. Chialin Precision Industrial Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$26 Mil. Chialin Precision Industrial Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-11 Mil. Chialin Precision Industrial Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.38. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:3310' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.32   Med: 5.04   Max: 8.84
Current: 6.78


ROCO:3310's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
67.2% of 1677 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.68 vs ROCO:3310: 6.78

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


Chialin Precision Industrial Co  (ROCO:3310) 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 .


Chialin Precision Industrial Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Chialin Precision Industrial Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chialin Precision Industrial 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.

Chialin Precision Industrial Co Interest Coverage Chart

Chialin Precision Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.77 3.77 5.20 2.32 6.78

Chialin Precision Industrial 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 2.13 15.88 3.86 2.57 2.38

ROCO:3310 vs APH, GLW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Chialin Precision Industrial 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.


Chialin Precision Industrial Co Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chialin Precision Industrial Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chialin Precision Industrial Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


ROCO:3310
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Chialin Precision Industrial 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.

Chialin Precision Industrial 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, Chialin Precision Industrial Co's Interest Expense was NT$-46 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$315 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$201 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*314.755/-46.419
=6.78

Chialin Precision Industrial Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Chialin Precision Industrial Co's Interest Expense was NT$-11 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$26 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$201 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*25.603/-10.768
=2.38

* 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 2.38 mean?
Chialin Precision Industrial Co (ROCO:3310) has a Interest Coverage of 2.38 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Chialin Precision Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 5.04. Over the past decade, Chialin Precision Industrial Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.32 to 8.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Chialin Precision Industrial Co ranks #1127 out of 1677 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Chialin Precision Industrial Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Chialin Precision Industrial Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.38 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 5.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.32 to a high of 8.84. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Chialin Precision Industrial Co's value of 2.38 is 82.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chialin Precision Industrial Co ranks #1127 out of 1677 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chialin Precision Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chialin Precision Industrial Co's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chialin Precision Industrial Co ranks #1127 out of 1677 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Chialin Precision Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Chialin Precision Industrial Co's value of 2.38 is 82.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Chialin Precision Industrial Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.32 to 8.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.04 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Chialin Precision Industrial Co has consistently been below 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 1,677 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. Chialin Precision Industrial Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.38 is 82.6% below 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 Chialin Precision Industrial Co 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. Chialin Precision Industrial Co's current Interest Coverage is 2.38, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 5.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chialin Precision Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chialin Precision Industrial Co (ROCO:3310) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$138.43, compared to a current price of NT$68.30 — trading 50.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.38, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 5.04 and 82.6% below the Hardware industry median of 13.68. Chialin Precision Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Chialin Precision Industrial Co (ROCO:3310), the current Interest Coverage is 2.38 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 Chialin Precision Industrial Co (ROCO:3310) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chialin Precision Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$68.30 is trading 50.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$138.43. GuruFocus considers Chialin Precision Industrial Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3310:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.38 (53% below median its 10-year median of 5.04)
  • GF Value™: NT$138.43 vs. price of NT$68.30 (50.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.6% below the Hardware median (#1127 of 1677)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chialin Precision Industrial Co Business Description

Address No. 110, Section 2, Heping West Road, Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, TWN, 337
Chialin Precision Industrial Co Ltd main business activities include the design, manufacture, processing, and trading of progressive dies and their components, precision terminals, hardware components, and residential and building development and leasing business. Its products include Automotive, Lead Frame, Network, Industrial & Consumer, and Medical. The company operates through the Electronics segment and Construction segment. The Electronics segment generates maximum revenue, and the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.
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