Pixon Technologies (ROCO:5248) Interest Coverage: 0.58 (As of Jun. 2026) — 99% Below Median

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ROCO:5248 Pixon Technologies Corp ROCO:5248
67 GF Score
Price NT$40.35
GF Value NT$31.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Pixon Technologies Interest Coverage?

Pixon Technologies ROCO:5248 -7.73% 67 Interest Coverage is 0.58 as of Jun. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 53.81. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5248 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$31.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,670 Hardware companies, Pixon Technologies ranks worse than 59880.18% 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. Pixon Technologies's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1.0 Mil. Pixon Technologies's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-1.8 Mil. Pixon Technologies's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.58. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pixon Technologies's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


ROCO:5248's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 14.56
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Pixon Technologies  (ROCO:5248) 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 .


Pixon Technologies Interest Coverage Related Terms


Pixon Technologies Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pixon Technologies'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.

Pixon Technologies Interest Coverage Chart

Pixon Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.35 4.49 9.51 15.06 0.00

Pixon Technologies Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 17.61 12.81 7.94 0.00 0.58

ROCO:5248 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Pixon Technologies'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.


Pixon Technologies Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Pixon Technologies's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pixon Technologies's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Pixon Technologies 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.

Pixon Technologies'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, Pixon Technologies's Interest Expense was NT$-3.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$-7.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$120.9 Mil.

Pixon Technologies did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Pixon Technologies's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Jun. 2026, Pixon Technologies's Interest Expense was NT$-1.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$1.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$106.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*1.026/-1.783
=0.58

* 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 0.58 mean?
Pixon Technologies (ROCO:5248) has a Interest Coverage of 0.58 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Pixon Technologies and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 53.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Pixon Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1670 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Pixon Technologies' Interest Coverage too high?
Pixon Technologies' current Interest Coverage of 0.58 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 53.81. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 14.56. Pixon Technologies' value of 0.58 is 96% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pixon Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1670 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pixon Technologies has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pixon Technologies' Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Pixon Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1670 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Pixon Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.56. Pixon Technologies' value of 0.58 is 96% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 53.81 vs. the industry median of 14.56, Pixon Technologies 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 14.56, based on 1,670 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. Pixon Technologies's current Interest Coverage of 0.58 is 96% 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 Pixon Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pixon Technologies's current Interest Coverage is 0.58, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 53.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pixon Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pixon Technologies (ROCO:5248) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.78, compared to a current price of NT$40.35 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.58, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 53.81 and 96% below the Hardware industry median of 14.56. Pixon Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Pixon Technologies (ROCO:5248), the current Interest Coverage is 0.58 as of Jun. 2026. 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 Pixon Technologies (ROCO:5248) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pixon Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$40.35 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.78. GuruFocus considers Pixon Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5248:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.58 (99% below median its 10-year median of 53.81)
  • GF Value™: NT$31.78 vs. price of NT$40.35 (27% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96% below the Hardware median (#999999 of 1670)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pixon Technologies Business Description

Address No. 52, Minquan Road, 9th Floor, Xindian District, New Taipei City, TWN, 23141
Pixon Technologies Corp is a Taiwan based company operating in the imaging and optical component industry. Its designs and manufactures color CIS modules, imaging lens arrays, and linear illumination products. The products of the company include a linear light guide, CIS module, linear micro lens array, COB chip on board, and 3-in-1 module. The entity's product application provides document scanning and printing, fax, photocopiers, MFP multifunction printers, banknote counterfeit machines, lottery, electronic whiteboard, large format textile and paper printing and scanning, and other visual inspection.
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