TSC Auto ID Technology (ROCO:3611) Interest Coverage: 8.73 (As of Jun. 2026) — 65% Below Median

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ROCO:3611 TSC Auto ID Technology Corp ROCO:3611
86 GF Score
Price NT$185.50
GF Value NT$271.02
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is TSC Auto ID Technology Interest Coverage?

TSC Auto ID Technology ROCO:3611 86 Interest Coverage is 8.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 24.87. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3611 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$271.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,691 Hardware companies, TSC Auto ID Technology ranks worse than 63.93% 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. TSC Auto ID Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$298 Mil. TSC Auto ID Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-34 Mil. TSC Auto ID Technology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.73. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:3611' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.93   Med: 24.87   Max: 44.11
Current: 8.38


ROCO:3611's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
63.93% of 1691 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.09 vs ROCO:3611: 8.38

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


TSC Auto ID Technology  (ROCO:3611) 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 .


TSC Auto ID Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms


TSC Auto ID Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TSC Auto ID 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.

TSC Auto ID Technology Interest Coverage Chart

TSC Auto ID Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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TSC Auto ID 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 10.18 9.14 7.30 8.31 8.73

ROCO:3611 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, TSC Auto ID 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.


TSC Auto ID Technology Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where TSC Auto ID Technology's Interest Coverage falls into.


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TSC Auto ID 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.

TSC Auto ID 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, TSC Auto ID Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-146 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$1,155 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,972 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1154.52/-145.636
=7.93

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

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, TSC Auto ID Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-34 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$298 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,507 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*298.393/-34.17
=8.73

* 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 8.73 mean?
TSC Auto ID Technology (ROCO:3611) has a Interest Coverage of 8.73 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on TSC Auto ID Technology and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 24.87. Over the past decade, TSC Auto ID Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.93 to 44.11. According to the industry distribution chart, TSC Auto ID Technology ranks #1081 out of 1691 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is TSC Auto ID Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
TSC Auto ID Technology's current Interest Coverage of 8.73 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 24.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.93 to a high of 44.11. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 15.09. TSC Auto ID Technology's value of 8.73 is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TSC Auto ID Technology ranks #1081 out of 1691 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TSC Auto ID Technology has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TSC Auto ID Technology's Interest Coverage compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, TSC Auto ID Technology ranks #1081 out of 1691 companies for Interest Coverage. This places TSC Auto ID Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.09. TSC Auto ID Technology's value of 8.73 is 42.1% below this benchmark. Historically, TSC Auto ID Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.93 to 44.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.87 vs. the industry median of 15.09, TSC Auto ID Technology has consistently been below 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 15.09, based on 1,691 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. TSC Auto ID Technology's current Interest Coverage of 8.73 is 42.1% below 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 TSC Auto ID Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TSC Auto ID Technology's current Interest Coverage is 8.73, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 24.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TSC Auto ID Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TSC Auto ID Technology (ROCO:3611) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$271.02, compared to a current price of NT$185.50 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.73, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 24.87 and 42.1% below the Hardware industry median of 15.09. TSC Auto ID Technology's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 TSC Auto ID Technology (ROCO:3611), the current Interest Coverage is 8.73 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 TSC Auto ID Technology (ROCO:3611) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TSC Auto ID Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$185.50 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$271.02. GuruFocus considers TSC Auto ID Technology to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3611:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.73 (65% below median its 10-year median of 24.87)
  • GF Value™: NT$271.02 vs. price of NT$185.50 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.1% below the Hardware median (#1081 of 1691)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3611 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TSC Auto ID Technology Business Description

Address No. 95, Minquan Road, 9th Floor, Xindian District, New Taipei City, TWN, 231
TSC Auto ID Technology Corp is a company in auto-identification systems/products manufacturing and services. Its product categories include Industrial Printers; Desktop Printers; Mobile Printers; Enterprise Printers; Print Engines and Modules; Barcode Inspection Printers; Color Label Printers; and others. The company's operating segments are; Segment A which generates the majority of the revenue, and sells barcode printers and relevant components, and Segment B sells labels and printer consumables and segment C Enterprise mobile computers. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from America and the rest from China, Europe, Taiwan, and other parts of Asia.
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