ICP DAS Co (ROCO:3577) Interest Coverage: 452.00 (As of Dec. 2025) — 629% Above Median

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ROCO:3577 ICP DAS Co Ltd ROCO:3577
70 GF Score
Price NT$132.50
GF Value NT$68.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is ICP DAS Co Interest Coverage?

ICP DAS Co ROCO:3577 +5.58% 70 Interest Coverage is 452.00 as of Dec. 2025, which is 629% above its 10-year median of 61.98. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3577 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$68.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,678 Hardware companies, ICP DAS Co ranks better than 91.84% 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. ICP DAS Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$43 Mil. ICP DAS Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0 Mil. ICP DAS Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 452.00. 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. ICP DAS Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

ROCO:3577' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.73   Med: 61.98   Max: 451.68
Current: 451.68


ROCO:3577's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
91.84% of 1678 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.645 vs ROCO:3577: 451.68

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


ICP DAS Co  (ROCO:3577) 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 .


ICP DAS Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


ICP DAS Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ICP DAS 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.

ICP DAS Co Interest Coverage Chart

ICP DAS Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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ICP DAS 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 19.61 508.13 600.94 281.04 452.00

ROCO:3577 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, ICP DAS 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.


ICP DAS Co Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where ICP DAS Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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ICP DAS 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.

ICP DAS 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, ICP DAS Co's Interest Expense was NT$-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$186 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*185.64/-0.411
=451.68

ICP DAS Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, ICP DAS Co's Interest Expense was NT$-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$43 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*43.392/-0.096
=452.00

* 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 452.00 mean?
ICP DAS Co (ROCO:3577) has a Interest Coverage of 452.00 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ICP DAS Co and its competitors. This is 629% above median its historical median of 61.98. Over the past decade, ICP DAS Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.73 to 451.68. According to the industry distribution chart, ICP DAS Co ranks #137 out of 1678 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is ICP DAS Co's Interest Coverage too high?
ICP DAS Co's current Interest Coverage of 452.00 is 629% above median its 10-year median of 61.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.73 to a high of 451.68. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.65. ICP DAS Co's value of 452.00 is 3212.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ICP DAS Co ranks #137 out of 1678 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ICP DAS Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ICP DAS Co's Interest Coverage compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ICP DAS Co ranks #137 out of 1678 companies for Interest Coverage. This places ICP DAS Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.65. ICP DAS Co's value of 452.00 is 3212.6% above this benchmark. Historically, ICP DAS Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.73 to 451.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.98 vs. the industry median of 13.65, ICP DAS Co 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 13.65, based on 1,678 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. ICP DAS Co's current Interest Coverage of 452.00 is 3212.6% 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 ICP DAS Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ICP DAS Co's current Interest Coverage is 452.00, which is 629% above median its own 10-year median of 61.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ICP DAS Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICP DAS Co (ROCO:3577) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$68.28, compared to a current price of NT$132.50 — trading 94.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 452.00, which is 629% above median its 10-year median of 61.98 and 3212.6% above the Hardware industry median of 13.65. ICP DAS Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 ICP DAS Co (ROCO:3577), the current Interest Coverage is 452.00 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 ICP DAS Co (ROCO:3577) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICP DAS Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$132.50 is trading 94.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$68.28. GuruFocus considers ICP DAS Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3577:

  • Interest Coverage: 452.00 (629% above median its 10-year median of 61.98)
  • GF Value™: NT$68.28 vs. price of NT$132.50 (94.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3212.6% above the Hardware median (#137 of 1678)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3577 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ICP DAS Co Business Description

Address No. 111, Guangfu North Road, Hsinchu Industrial Zone, Hukou Township, Hsinchu, TWN, 30351
ICP DAS Co Ltd is a Taiwan based company engaged in the production and sale of industrial computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment. Its products include programmable automation controllers, PC based I/O boards, machine automation products, industrial communication products, wireless modems, intelligent power meters and others. The company also geographically operates in Taiwan, Mainland China, United States, Germany, UAE and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.
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