Materials Analysis Technology (ROCO:3587) Interest Coverage: 20.62 (As of Jun. 2026) — 32% Below Median

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ROCO:3587 Materials Analysis Technology Inc ROCO:3587
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Price NT$252.50
GF Value NT$283.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Materials Analysis Technology Interest Coverage?

Materials Analysis Technology ROCO:3587 -0.59% 95 Interest Coverage is 20.62 as of Jun. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 30.27. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3587 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$283.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Hardware companies, Materials Analysis Technology ranks better than 50.77% 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. Materials Analysis Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$281 Mil. Materials Analysis Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-14 Mil. Materials Analysis Technology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 20.62. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:3587' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.28   Med: 30.27   Max: 309.85
Current: 15.59


ROCO:3587's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
50.77% of 1682 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.135 vs ROCO:3587: 15.59

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


Materials Analysis Technology  (ROCO:3587) 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 .


Materials Analysis Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms


Materials Analysis Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Materials Analysis 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.

Materials Analysis Technology Interest Coverage Chart

Materials Analysis Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Materials Analysis Technology Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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ROCO:3587 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Materials Analysis 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.


Materials Analysis Technology Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Materials Analysis 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.

Materials Analysis 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, Materials Analysis Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-52 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$637 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,307 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*637.48/-51.928
=12.28

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

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Materials Analysis Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-14 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$281 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,572 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*280.848/-13.62
=20.62

* 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 20.62 mean?
Materials Analysis Technology (ROCO:3587) has a Interest Coverage of 20.62 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Materials Analysis Technology and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 30.27. Over the past decade, Materials Analysis Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.28 to 309.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Materials Analysis Technology ranks #828 out of 1682 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Materials Analysis Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
Materials Analysis Technology's current Interest Coverage of 20.62 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 30.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.28 to a high of 309.85. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 15.14. Materials Analysis Technology's value of 20.62 is 36.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Materials Analysis Technology ranks #828 out of 1682 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Materials Analysis Technology has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Materials Analysis Technology's Interest Coverage compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Materials Analysis Technology ranks #828 out of 1682 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Materials Analysis Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.14. Materials Analysis Technology's value of 20.62 is 36.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Materials Analysis Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.28 to 309.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.27 vs. the industry median of 15.14, Materials Analysis 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. Materials Analysis Technology's current Interest Coverage of 20.62 is 36.2% 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 Materials Analysis 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. Materials Analysis Technology's current Interest Coverage is 20.62, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 30.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Materials Analysis Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Materials Analysis Technology (ROCO:3587) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$283.56, compared to a current price of NT$252.50 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.62, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 30.27 and 36.2% above the Hardware industry median of 15.14. Materials Analysis Technology's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Materials Analysis Technology (ROCO:3587), the current Interest Coverage is 20.62 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 Materials Analysis Technology (ROCO:3587) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Materials Analysis Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$252.50 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$283.56. GuruFocus considers Materials Analysis Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3587:

  • Interest Coverage: 20.62 (32% below median its 10-year median of 30.27)
  • GF Value™: NT$283.56 vs. price of NT$252.50 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.2% above the Hardware median (#828 of 1682)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3587 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Materials Analysis Technology Business Description

Address 1st Floor. No.26-2, Taiyuan Street, Hsinchu County, Zhubei, TWN, 302
Materials Analysis Technology Inc engages in research and development (R&D) and intellectual property services required by the upstream, midstream, and downstream materials and components manufacturers of the high-tech industry in an integrated circuit, flat-screen display, optoelectronics, testing, and packaging, and nano components and materials industries.
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