Viking Tech (ROCO:3624) Interest Coverage: 155.41 (As of Dec. 2025) — 35% Above Median


ROCO:3624 Viking Tech Corp ROCO:3624
57 GF Score
Price NT$155.00
GF Value NT$50.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Viking Tech Interest Coverage?

Viking Tech ROCO:3624 +0.98% 57 Interest Coverage is 155.41 as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 115.11. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3624 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$50.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,672 Hardware companies, Viking Tech ranks better than 87.26% 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. Viking Tech's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$47 Mil. Viking Tech's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0 Mil. Viking Tech's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 155.41. 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. Viking Tech Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

ROCO:3624' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.73   Med: 115.11   Max: 295.8
Current: 200.76


ROCO:3624's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
87.26% of 1672 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.675 vs ROCO:3624: 200.76

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


Viking Tech  (ROCO:3624) 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 .


Viking Tech Interest Coverage Related Terms


Viking Tech Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viking Tech'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.

Viking Tech Interest Coverage Chart

Viking Tech Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Viking Tech 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 79.06 181.46 317.23 136.68 155.41

ROCO:3624 vs APH, GLW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Viking Tech'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.


Viking Tech Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Viking Tech's Interest Coverage falls into.


ROCO:3624
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Viking Tech 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.

Viking Tech'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, Viking Tech's Interest Expense was NT$-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$260 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$30 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*259.581/-1.293
=200.76

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Viking Tech's Interest Expense was NT$-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$47 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$30 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*46.933/-0.302
=155.41

* 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 155.41 mean?
Viking Tech (ROCO:3624) has a Interest Coverage of 155.41 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Viking Tech and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 115.11. Over the past decade, Viking Tech's Interest Coverage has ranged from 23.73 to 295.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Viking Tech ranks #213 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Viking Tech's Interest Coverage too high?
Viking Tech's current Interest Coverage of 155.41 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 115.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.73 to a high of 295.80. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Viking Tech's value of 155.41 is 1036.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viking Tech ranks #213 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Viking Tech has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viking Tech's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Viking Tech ranks #213 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Viking Tech in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Viking Tech's value of 155.41 is 1036.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Viking Tech's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 23.73 to 295.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 115.11 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Viking Tech 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 13.68, based on 1,672 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. Viking Tech's current Interest Coverage of 155.41 is 1036.5% 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 Viking Tech and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viking Tech's current Interest Coverage is 155.41, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 115.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viking Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viking Tech (ROCO:3624) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$50.86, compared to a current price of NT$155.00 — trading 204.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 155.41, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 115.11 and 1036.5% above the Hardware industry median of 13.68. Viking Tech's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Viking Tech (ROCO:3624), the current Interest Coverage is 155.41 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 Viking Tech (ROCO:3624) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viking Tech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$155.00 is trading 204.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$50.86. GuruFocus considers Viking Tech to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3624:

  • Interest Coverage: 155.41 (35% above median its 10-year median of 115.11)
  • GF Value™: NT$50.86 vs. price of NT$155.00 (204.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1036.5% above the Hardware median (#213 of 1672)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3624 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Viking Tech Business Description

Address No. 70, Guangfu North Road, Hukou Township, HsinChu Industrial Park, Hsinchu County, Hsinchu, TWN, 303
Viking Tech Corp is a Taiwan based electronic components manufacturing company. It is engaged in research, development, manufacturing, and sale of thick and thin film passive components. The company's product categories include resistors, inductors, and capacitors. Some of these include Automotive Grade Resistor, Thin Film Resistor, Metal Low Ohm Resistor, Leaded Resistor, RF Ceramic Inductor, Miniature Power Inductor, and Shielding Power Inductor among others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from China, and the rest from Taiwan, Hong Kong, America, Germany, Korea, and other regions.
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