Etrend Hightech (ROCO:3567) Interest Coverage: 1,564.22 (As of Dec. 2025) — 62% Above Median


ROCO:3567 Etrend Hightech Corp ROCO:3567
74 GF Score
Price NT$30.05
GF Value NT$25.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Etrend Hightech Interest Coverage?

Etrend Hightech ROCO:3567 74 Interest Coverage is 1,564.22 as of Dec. 2025, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 965.05. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3567 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$25.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Semiconductors companies, Etrend Hightech ranks better than 90.58% 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. Etrend Hightech's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$14.1 Mil. Etrend Hightech's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.0 Mil. Etrend Hightech's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,564.22. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Etrend Hightech Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

ROCO:3567' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 84.62   Med: 965.05   Max: No Debt
Current: 801.04


ROCO:3567's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
90.58% of 637 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.5 vs ROCO:3567: 801.04

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


Etrend Hightech  (ROCO:3567) 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 .


Etrend Hightech Interest Coverage Related Terms


Etrend Hightech Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Etrend Hightech'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.

Etrend Hightech Interest Coverage Chart

Etrend Hightech Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Etrend Hightech 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 1,389.91 1,354.29 272.27 1,074.36 1,564.22

ROCO:3567 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Etrend Hightech'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.


Etrend Hightech Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Etrend Hightech's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Etrend Hightech's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Etrend Hightech 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.

Etrend Hightech'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, Etrend Hightech's Interest Expense was NT$-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$42.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*42.455/-0.053
=801.04

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Etrend Hightech's Interest Expense was NT$-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$14.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*14.078/-0.009
=1,564.22

* 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 1,564.22 mean?
Etrend Hightech (ROCO:3567) has a Interest Coverage of 1,564.22 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Etrend Hightech and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 965.05. Over the past decade, Etrend Hightech's Interest Coverage has ranged from 84.62 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Etrend Hightech ranks #60 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Etrend Hightech's Interest Coverage too high?
Etrend Hightech's current Interest Coverage of 1,564.22 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 965.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.62 to a high of 10,000.00. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.50. Etrend Hightech's value of 1,564.22 is 7530.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Etrend Hightech ranks #60 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Etrend Hightech has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etrend Hightech's Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Etrend Hightech ranks #60 out of 637 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Etrend Hightech in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.50. Etrend Hightech's value of 1,564.22 is 7530.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Etrend Hightech's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 84.62 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 965.05 vs. the industry median of 20.50, Etrend Hightech 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.50, based on 637 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. Etrend Hightech's current Interest Coverage of 1,564.22 is 7530.3% 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 Etrend Hightech and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Etrend Hightech's current Interest Coverage is 1,564.22, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 965.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etrend Hightech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etrend Hightech (ROCO:3567) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$25.42, compared to a current price of NT$30.05 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1,564.22, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 965.05 and 7530.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 20.50. Etrend Hightech's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Etrend Hightech (ROCO:3567), the current Interest Coverage is 1,564.22 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 Etrend Hightech (ROCO:3567) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etrend Hightech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$30.05 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$25.42. GuruFocus considers Etrend Hightech to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3567:

  • Interest Coverage: 1,564.22 (62% above median its 10-year median of 965.05)
  • GF Value™: NT$25.42 vs. price of NT$30.05 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7530.3% above the Semiconductors median (#60 of 637)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3567 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Etrend Hightech Business Description

Address No.35, Xintai Road, 1st Floor, 4th Floor, Zhubei, Hsin-chu, TWN, 302
Etrend Hightech Corp provides analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits testing services. Its services include test program development, probe card/load board/DUT board design, kit design, test process flow design and test production.
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