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Hsin-Li Chemical IndustrialROCO:4303 +4.40%65 Interest Coverage is 4.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 8.94. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4303 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$120.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks worse than 135685.07% 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. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5.6 Mil. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1.3 Mil.
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.45.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4303's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 5.28 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) 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 .
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Interest Coverage Related Terms
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Interest Coverage Chart
ROCO:4303 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial'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.
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Interest Coverage falls into.
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial 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:
* 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.
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) has a Interest Coverage of 4.45 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 8.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks #999999 out of 737 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Interest Coverage too high?
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current Interest Coverage of 4.45 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 8.94. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.28. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's value of 4.45 is 15.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks #999999 out of 737 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Interest Coverage compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks #999999 out of 737 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.28. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's value of 4.45 is 15.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.94 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.28, based on 737 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. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current Interest Coverage of 4.45 is 15.7% 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current Interest Coverage is 4.45, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 8.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$120.30, compared to a current price of NT$43.85 — trading 63.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.45, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 8.94 and 15.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.28. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303), the current Interest Coverage is 4.45 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$43.85 is trading 63.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$120.30.
GuruFocus considers Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4303:
Interest Coverage: 4.45 (50% below median its 10-year median of 8.94)
GF Value™: NT$120.30 vs. price of NT$43.85 (63.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#999999 of 737)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4303 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Corp mainly engages in the manufacturing and trading of synthetic leather and plastic leather products. Its business activities include production and manufacturing of various synthetic leathers, product scheduling and inventory management, maintenance of factory equipment, new product development and research, quality inspection and improvement. Its PVC products include PVC simulated leather, PVC pearlescent leather (paper texture), PVC furniture leather, PVC non-slip leather, PVC leather (printed), PVC leather (embossed), and PVC leather (paper texture + embossing). Its PU products include Dry PU, Wet-process PU products (non-slip leather), PU + TPU, PU film printing, and PU waterproof and breathable membrane. Taiwan generates the maximum revenue.
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