United OrthopedicROCO:4129 +0.21%79 Interest Coverage is 14.29 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 12.20. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4129 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$123.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 466 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, United Orthopedic ranks better than 50% 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. United Orthopedic's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$176 Mil. United Orthopedic's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-12 Mil.
United Orthopedic's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.29.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Orthopedic's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4129'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.47 Med: 12.2 Max: 28.64
Current: 16.03
ROCO:4129's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 50% of 466
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 15.875
vs ROCO:4129: 16.03
United Orthopedic (ROCO:4129) 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 .
United Orthopedic Interest Coverage Related Terms
United Orthopedic Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Orthopedic'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.
ROCO:4129 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, United Orthopedic'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.
United Orthopedic Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, United Orthopedic's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Orthopedic's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
United Orthopedic (ROCO:4129) has a Interest Coverage of 14.29 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on United Orthopedic and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 12.20. Over the past decade, United Orthopedic's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.47 to 28.64. According to the industry distribution chart, United Orthopedic ranks #233 out of 466 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is United Orthopedic's Interest Coverage too high?
United Orthopedic's current Interest Coverage of 14.29 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 12.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.47 to a high of 28.64. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Interest Coverage is 15.88. United Orthopedic's value of 14.29 is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Orthopedic ranks #233 out of 466 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Orthopedic has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Orthopedic's Interest Coverage compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, United Orthopedic ranks #233 out of 466 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts United Orthopedic in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.88. United Orthopedic's value of 14.29 is 10% below this benchmark. Historically, United Orthopedic's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.47 to 28.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.20 vs. the industry median of 15.88, United Orthopedic 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 15.88, based on 466 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. United Orthopedic's current Interest Coverage of 14.29 is 10% 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 United Orthopedic and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Orthopedic's current Interest Coverage is 14.29, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 12.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Orthopedic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Orthopedic (ROCO:4129) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$123.93, compared to a current price of NT$94.60 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 14.29, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 12.20 and 10% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 15.88. United Orthopedic's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 United Orthopedic (ROCO:4129), the current Interest Coverage is 14.29 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 United Orthopedic (ROCO:4129) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Orthopedic stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$94.60 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$123.93.
GuruFocus considers United Orthopedic to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4129:
Interest Coverage: 14.29 (17% above median its 10-year median of 12.20)
GF Value™: NT$123.93 vs. price of NT$94.60 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#233 of 466)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Orthopedic Corp is engaged in the research, development, production, manufacturing, and sales of orthopedic implants, orthopedic surgical instruments and manufacturing equipment, special metal and plastics materials, as well as the import and export of the aforementioned products. Its products include Hip System, Knee System, and Limb Salvage.
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