International Carbide Technology Co (ROCO:4754) Interest Coverage: 8.31 (As of Dec. 2025) — 74% Below Median

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ROCO:4754 International Carbide Technology Co Ltd ROCO:4754
92 GF Score
Price NT$36.55
GF Value NT$42.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is International Carbide Technology Co Interest Coverage?

International Carbide Technology Co ROCO:4754 92 Interest Coverage is 8.31 as of Dec. 2025, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 32.49. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4754 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,232 Chemicals companies, International Carbide Technology Co ranks better than 72.24% 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. International Carbide Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$6.6 Mil. International Carbide Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.8 Mil. International Carbide Technology Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.31. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:4754' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.22   Med: 32.49   Max: 4929.5
Current: 36.43


ROCO:4754's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
72.24% of 1232 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.13 vs ROCO:4754: 36.43

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


International Carbide Technology Co  (ROCO:4754) 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 .


International Carbide Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


International Carbide Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Carbide 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.

International Carbide Technology Co Interest Coverage Chart

International Carbide Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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International Carbide 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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ROCO:4754 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Carbide 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.


International Carbide Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Carbide Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Carbide Technology Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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International Carbide 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.

International Carbide 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, International Carbide Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-3.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$109.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$134.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*108.968/-2.991
=36.43

International Carbide 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, International Carbide Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-0.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$6.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$134.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*6.557/-0.789
=8.31

* 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 8.31 mean?
International Carbide Technology Co (ROCO:4754) has a Interest Coverage of 8.31 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on International Carbide Technology Co and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 32.49. Over the past decade, International Carbide Technology Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 24.22 to 4,929.50. According to the industry distribution chart, International Carbide Technology Co ranks #342 out of 1232 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is International Carbide Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
International Carbide Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.31 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 32.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.22 to a high of 4,929.50. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.13. International Carbide Technology Co's value of 8.31 is 18% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Carbide Technology Co ranks #342 out of 1232 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Carbide Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Carbide Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Carbide Technology Co ranks #342 out of 1232 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts International Carbide Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.13. International Carbide Technology Co's value of 8.31 is 18% below this benchmark. Historically, International Carbide Technology Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 24.22 to 4,929.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.49 vs. the industry median of 10.13, International Carbide Technology Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.13, based on 1,232 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. International Carbide Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.31 is 18% 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 International Carbide Technology Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Carbide Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 8.31, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 32.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Carbide Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Carbide Technology Co (ROCO:4754) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.43, compared to a current price of NT$36.55 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.31, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 32.49 and 18% below the Chemicals industry median of 10.13. International Carbide Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 International Carbide Technology Co (ROCO:4754), the current Interest Coverage is 8.31 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 International Carbide Technology Co (ROCO:4754) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Carbide Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$36.55 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.43. GuruFocus considers International Carbide Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4754:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.31 (74% below median its 10-year median of 32.49)
  • GF Value™: NT$42.43 vs. price of NT$36.55 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18% below the Chemicals median (#342 of 1232)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4754 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


International Carbide Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 176, Zhongzun Street, Luzhu District, Taoyuan, TWN, 33842
International Carbide Technology Co Ltd is a manufacturer and exporter of fire resistance chemicals, refractory materials & products in Taiwan. Some of its products include fire resistant adhesive, PVC smoke suppressant, and firestop putty, among others.
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