Avalue Technology (ROCO:3479) Interest Coverage: 17.77 (As of Jun. 2026) — 69% Below Median

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ROCO:3479 Avalue Technology Inc ROCO:3479
78 GF Score
Price NT$129.00
GF Value NT$118.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Avalue Technology Interest Coverage?

Avalue Technology ROCO:3479 78 Interest Coverage is 17.77 as of Jun. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 57.87. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3479 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$118.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Hardware companies, Avalue Technology ranks better than 51.19% 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. Avalue Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$178 Mil. Avalue Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-10 Mil. Avalue Technology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.77. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:3479' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.86   Med: 57.87   Max: 246.54
Current: 15.86


ROCO:3479's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
51.19% of 1682 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.135 vs ROCO:3479: 15.86

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


Avalue Technology  (ROCO:3479) 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 .


Avalue Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms


Avalue Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avalue 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.

Avalue Technology Interest Coverage Chart

Avalue Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Avalue Technology Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 24.56 21.05 8.97 15.86 17.77

ROCO:3479 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Avalue 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.


Avalue Technology Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Avalue 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.

Avalue 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, Avalue Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-40 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$726 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,494 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*726.417/-39.755
=18.27

Avalue Technology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Avalue Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-10 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$178 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,090 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*178.299/-10.032
=17.77

* 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 17.77 mean?
Avalue Technology (ROCO:3479) has a Interest Coverage of 17.77 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Avalue Technology and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 57.87. Over the past decade, Avalue Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 15.86 to 246.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Avalue Technology ranks #821 out of 1682 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Avalue Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
Avalue Technology's current Interest Coverage of 17.77 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 57.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.86 to a high of 246.54. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 15.14. Avalue Technology's value of 17.77 is 17.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avalue Technology ranks #821 out of 1682 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avalue Technology has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avalue Technology's Interest Coverage compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Avalue Technology ranks #821 out of 1682 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Avalue Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.14. Avalue Technology's value of 17.77 is 17.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Avalue Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 15.86 to 246.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.87 vs. the industry median of 15.14, Avalue 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 15.14, based on 1,682 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. Avalue Technology's current Interest Coverage of 17.77 is 17.4% 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 Avalue Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avalue Technology's current Interest Coverage is 17.77, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 57.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avalue Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalue Technology (ROCO:3479) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$118.02, compared to a current price of NT$129.00 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 17.77, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 57.87 and 17.4% above the Hardware industry median of 15.14. Avalue Technology's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Avalue Technology (ROCO:3479), the current Interest Coverage is 17.77 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 Avalue Technology (ROCO:3479) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalue Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$129.00 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$118.02. GuruFocus considers Avalue Technology to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3479:

  • Interest Coverage: 17.77 (69% below median its 10-year median of 57.87)
  • GF Value™: NT$118.02 vs. price of NT$129.00 (9.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.4% above the Hardware median (#821 of 1682)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3479 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Avalue Technology Business Description

Address No. 228 Liancheng Road, Zhonghe District, 7th Floor, New Taipei City, TWN, 235
Avalue Technology Inc designs, manufactures, processes, imports as well as exports PC-based industrial computer products. Its products include an embedded platform, industrial motherboard, applied panel computing, RISC platform and ODM service, industrial motherboard, intelligent system, and among others.
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