Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Jun. 2026)

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ROCO:3362 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Ltd ROCO:3362
64 GF Score
Price NT$202.00
GF Value NT$182.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Interest Coverage?

Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co ROCO:3362 +1.25% 64 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3362 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$182.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,677 Hardware companies, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co ranks worse than 59630.23% 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. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-224 Mil. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-31 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 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


ROCO:3362's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 15.19
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co  (ROCO:3362) 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 .


Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ability Opto-Electronics 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.

Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Interest Coverage Chart

Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Quarterly Data
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ROCO:3362 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ability Opto-Electronics 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.


Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Ability Opto-Electronics 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.

Ability Opto-Electronics 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, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-127 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$41 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,652 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*41.098/-127.395
=0.32

Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-31 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$-224 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$4,140 Mil.

Ability Opto-Electronics 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?
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co ranks #999999 out of 1677 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co ranks #999999 out of 1677 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co ranks #999999 out of 1677 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.19. 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 15.19, 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. 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 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ability Opto-Electronics 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 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$182.80, compared to a current price of NT$202.00 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 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 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Jun. 2026. 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 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$202.00 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$182.80. GuruFocus considers Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3362:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: NT$182.80 vs. price of NT$202.00 (10.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3362 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Business Description

Address No.14, Keyuan 1st Road, Xitun District, Daya Township, Taichung, TWN, 407
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the research & development, and manufacturing of professional optical lenses. The company designs and manufactures lenses for scanners, projectors, digital cameras, multi-function printers, mobile phones, digital video recorders, multi-function printers, cell phone cameras, laptops, tablets, IP cameras, monitors, automotive lenses, and others. The reportable segments of the company are; the Optical segment which derives key revenue, and the Electronic components segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Mainland China and the rest from Taiwan, and other countries.
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