Epoch Chemtronics (ROCO:3633) Interest Coverage: 71.27 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


ROCO:3633 Epoch Chemtronics Corp ROCO:3633
66 GF Score
Price NT$123.00
GF Value NT$75.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Epoch Chemtronics Interest Coverage?

Epoch Chemtronics ROCO:3633 +0.41% 66 Interest Coverage is 71.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 65.44. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3633 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$75.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,672 Hardware companies, Epoch Chemtronics ranks better than 78.23% 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. Epoch Chemtronics's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$218 Mil. Epoch Chemtronics's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-3 Mil. Epoch Chemtronics's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 71.27. 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. Epoch Chemtronics Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

ROCO:3633' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.56   Med: 65.44   Max: 2504.62
Current: 78.59


ROCO:3633's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
78.23% of 1672 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.73 vs ROCO:3633: 78.59

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


Epoch Chemtronics  (ROCO:3633) 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 .


Epoch Chemtronics Interest Coverage Related Terms


Epoch Chemtronics Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Epoch Chemtronics'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.

Epoch Chemtronics Interest Coverage Chart

Epoch Chemtronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Epoch Chemtronics Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ROCO:3633 vs APH, GLW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Epoch Chemtronics'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.


Epoch Chemtronics Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Epoch Chemtronics's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Epoch Chemtronics 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.

Epoch Chemtronics'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, Epoch Chemtronics's Interest Expense was NT$-6 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$470 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$76 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*469.674/-5.976
=78.59

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Epoch Chemtronics's Interest Expense was NT$-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$218 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$76 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*218.373/-3.064
=71.27

* 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 71.27 mean?
Epoch Chemtronics (ROCO:3633) has a Interest Coverage of 71.27 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Epoch Chemtronics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.44. Over the past decade, Epoch Chemtronics' Interest Coverage has ranged from 20.56 to 2,504.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Epoch Chemtronics ranks #364 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Epoch Chemtronics' Interest Coverage too high?
Epoch Chemtronics' current Interest Coverage of 71.27 is near median its 10-year median of 65.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.56 to a high of 2,504.62. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Epoch Chemtronics' value of 71.27 is 419.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Epoch Chemtronics ranks #364 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Epoch Chemtronics has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Epoch Chemtronics' Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Epoch Chemtronics ranks #364 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Epoch Chemtronics in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Epoch Chemtronics' value of 71.27 is 419.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Epoch Chemtronics' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 20.56 to 2,504.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.44 vs. the industry median of 13.73, Epoch Chemtronics 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 13.73, 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. Epoch Chemtronics's current Interest Coverage of 71.27 is 419.1% 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 Epoch Chemtronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Epoch Chemtronics's current Interest Coverage is 71.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Epoch Chemtronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Epoch Chemtronics (ROCO:3633) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$75.70, compared to a current price of NT$123.00 — trading 62.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 71.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.44 and 419.1% above the Hardware industry median of 13.73. Epoch Chemtronics' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Epoch Chemtronics (ROCO:3633), the current Interest Coverage is 71.27 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 Epoch Chemtronics (ROCO:3633) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Epoch Chemtronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$123.00 is trading 62.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$75.70. GuruFocus considers Epoch Chemtronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3633:

  • Interest Coverage: 71.27 (near median its 10-year median of 65.44)
  • GF Value™: NT$75.70 vs. price of NT$123.00 (62.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 419.1% above the Hardware median (#364 of 1672)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3633 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Epoch Chemtronics Business Description

Address Xintai Road, 5th Floor-1, No.35, Hsinchu County, Zhubei, TWN, 302
Epoch Chemtronics Corp is a Taiwan-based company. It designs and manufactures backlight modules, and LED lighting products. The company's products are widely used in mobile phones, digital cameras, car navigation systems, and other high-tech products.
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