King Chou Marine Technology Co (ROCO:4417) Interest Coverage: 29.47 (As of Dec. 2025) — 11% Above Median


ROCO:4417 King Chou Marine Technology Co Ltd ROCO:4417
82 GF Score
Price NT$48.20
GF Value NT$47.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is King Chou Marine Technology Co Interest Coverage?

King Chou Marine Technology Co ROCO:4417 +0.31% 82 Interest Coverage is 29.47 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 26.45. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4417 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$47.84 (Fairly Valued). Among 736 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, King Chou Marine Technology Co ranks better than 76.63% 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. King Chou Marine Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$179 Mil. King Chou Marine Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-6 Mil. King Chou Marine Technology Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 29.47. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for King Chou Marine Technology Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:4417' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.74   Med: 26.45   Max: 46.58
Current: 25.32


ROCO:4417's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
76.63% of 736 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.435 vs ROCO:4417: 25.32

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


King Chou Marine Technology Co  (ROCO:4417) 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 .


King Chou Marine Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


King Chou Marine Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for King Chou Marine Technology Co'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.

King Chou Marine Technology Co Interest Coverage Chart

King Chou Marine Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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King Chou Marine Technology Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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King Chou Marine Technology Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, King Chou Marine Technology Co'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.


King Chou Marine Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, King Chou Marine Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where King Chou Marine Technology Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


ROCO:4417
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King Chou Marine Technology Co 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.

King Chou Marine Technology Co'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, King Chou Marine Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-27 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$690 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$28 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*690.315/-27.259
=25.32

King Chou Marine Technology Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, King Chou Marine Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-6 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$179 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$28 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*178.755/-6.066
=29.47

* 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 29.47 mean?
King Chou Marine Technology Co (ROCO:4417) has a Interest Coverage of 29.47 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on King Chou Marine Technology Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 26.45. Over the past decade, King Chou Marine Technology Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.74 to 46.58. According to the industry distribution chart, King Chou Marine Technology Co ranks #172 out of 736 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is King Chou Marine Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
King Chou Marine Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 29.47 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 26.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.74 to a high of 46.58. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.44. King Chou Marine Technology Co's value of 29.47 is 442.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, King Chou Marine Technology Co ranks #172 out of 736 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, King Chou Marine Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does King Chou Marine Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, King Chou Marine Technology Co ranks #172 out of 736 companies for Interest Coverage. This places King Chou Marine Technology Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.44. King Chou Marine Technology Co's value of 29.47 is 442.2% above this benchmark. Historically, King Chou Marine Technology Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.74 to 46.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.45 vs. the industry median of 5.44, King Chou Marine Technology Co 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.44, based on 736 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. King Chou Marine Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 29.47 is 442.2% 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 King Chou Marine Technology Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. King Chou Marine Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 29.47, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 26.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is King Chou Marine Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Chou Marine Technology Co (ROCO:4417) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$47.84, compared to a current price of NT$48.20 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 29.47, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 26.45 and 442.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.44. King Chou Marine Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 King Chou Marine Technology Co (ROCO:4417), the current Interest Coverage is 29.47 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 King Chou Marine Technology Co (ROCO:4417) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Chou Marine Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$48.20 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$47.84. GuruFocus considers King Chou Marine Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4417:

  • Interest Coverage: 29.47 (11% above median its 10-year median of 26.45)
  • GF Value™: NT$47.84 vs. price of NT$48.20 (0.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100
  • Industry Position: 442.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#172 of 736)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4417 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


King Chou Marine Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 12, Hsingan Road, Hsinyuan Township, Kanghsi Village, Pingtung, TWN, 806
King Chou Marine Technology Co Ltd engages in the manufacturing, processing, domestic/export sales and export/import trade of a variety of fishing nets, twines and ropes. Its products include Nylon Twisted Net, Nylon Braided Net, Polyester Twisted Net, Polyster Braided Net, PE Twisted Net, Nylon Monofilament Net ( Regular and Flat type ), Nylon Multi-Mono Net, PE Braided Net, Nylon Raschel Knotless Net, Polyester Raschel Knotless Net, Nylon Super-Knot Knotless Net, PE Raschel Knotless Net, KK Raschel Knotless Net, and KK Braided Net. Its segments include King Chou, Kunshan King Chou, Vietnam King ChouIndonesia King Da, and Others.
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