Chang Jia M&E Engineering (ROCO:4550) Interest Coverage: 282.93 (As of Dec. 2025) — 171% Above Median


ROCO:4550 Chang Jia M&E Engineering Corp ROCO:4550
58 GF Score
Price NT$24.50
GF Value NT$17.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chang Jia M&E Engineering Interest Coverage?

Chang Jia M&E Engineering ROCO:4550 +0.20% 58 Interest Coverage is 282.93 as of Dec. 2025, which is 171% above its 10-year median of 104.35. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4550 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,349 Construction companies, Chang Jia M&E Engineering ranks better than 92.74% 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. Chang Jia M&E Engineering's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$28.0 Mil. Chang Jia M&E Engineering's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.1 Mil. Chang Jia M&E Engineering's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 282.93. 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. Chang Jia M&E Engineering Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chang Jia M&E Engineering's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:4550' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.45   Med: 104.35   Max: 473.72
Current: 340.19


ROCO:4550's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
92.74% of 1349 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.92 vs ROCO:4550: 340.19

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


Chang Jia M&E Engineering  (ROCO:4550) 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 .


Chang Jia M&E Engineering Interest Coverage Related Terms


Chang Jia M&E Engineering Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chang Jia M&E Engineering'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.

Chang Jia M&E Engineering Interest Coverage Chart

Chang Jia M&E Engineering Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Chang Jia M&E Engineering 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 623.21 226.09 344.32 880.20 282.93

ROCO:4550 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Chang Jia M&E Engineering'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.


Chang Jia M&E Engineering Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Chang Jia M&E Engineering's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chang Jia M&E Engineering's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Chang Jia M&E Engineering 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.

Chang Jia M&E Engineering'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, Chang Jia M&E Engineering's Interest Expense was NT$-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$52.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*52.729/-0.155
=340.19

Chang Jia M&E Engineering's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Chang Jia M&E Engineering's Interest Expense was NT$-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$28.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*28.01/-0.099
=282.93

* 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 282.93 mean?
Chang Jia M&E Engineering (ROCO:4550) has a Interest Coverage of 282.93 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Chang Jia M&E Engineering and its competitors. This is 171% above median its historical median of 104.35. Over the past decade, Chang Jia M&E Engineering's Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.45 to 473.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Chang Jia M&E Engineering ranks #98 out of 1349 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Chang Jia M&E Engineering's Interest Coverage too high?
Chang Jia M&E Engineering's current Interest Coverage of 282.93 is 171% above median its 10-year median of 104.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.45 to a high of 473.72. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Chang Jia M&E Engineering's value of 282.93 is 3472.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chang Jia M&E Engineering ranks #98 out of 1349 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chang Jia M&E Engineering has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chang Jia M&E Engineering's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Chang Jia M&E Engineering ranks #98 out of 1349 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Chang Jia M&E Engineering in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Chang Jia M&E Engineering's value of 282.93 is 3472.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Chang Jia M&E Engineering's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.45 to 473.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 104.35 vs. the industry median of 7.92, Chang Jia M&E Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.92, based on 1,349 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. Chang Jia M&E Engineering's current Interest Coverage of 282.93 is 3472.3% 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 Chang Jia M&E Engineering and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chang Jia M&E Engineering's current Interest Coverage is 282.93, which is 171% above median its own 10-year median of 104.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chang Jia M&E Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Jia M&E Engineering (ROCO:4550) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.73, compared to a current price of NT$24.50 — trading 38.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 282.93, which is 171% above median its 10-year median of 104.35 and 3472.3% above the Construction industry median of 7.92. Chang Jia M&E Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Chang Jia M&E Engineering (ROCO:4550), the current Interest Coverage is 282.93 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 Chang Jia M&E Engineering (ROCO:4550) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Jia M&E Engineering stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$24.50 is trading 38.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.73. GuruFocus considers Chang Jia M&E Engineering to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4550:

  • Interest Coverage: 282.93 (171% above median its 10-year median of 104.35)
  • GF Value™: NT$17.73 vs. price of NT$24.50 (38.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3472.3% above the Construction median (#98 of 1349)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4550 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chang Jia M&E Engineering Business Description

Address Number 1, Lane 10, Jihu Road, 8th Floor, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Chang Jia M&E Engineering Corp is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the planning, design and engineering contracting of electrical, drainage and air conditioning equipment for various commercial buildings and factories, as well as the operation of sports centers and the import and export of the above-mentioned equipment.
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