Solomon Data International (ROCO:5432) Interest Coverage: 1,662.00 (As of Dec. 2025) — 58% Above Median

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ROCO:5432 Solomon Data International Corp ROCO:5432
81 GF Score
Price NT$123.00
GF Value NT$132.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Solomon Data International Interest Coverage?

Solomon Data International ROCO:5432 -4.28% 81 Interest Coverage is 1,662.00 as of Dec. 2025, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 1,053.12. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5432 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$132.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,675 Hardware companies, Solomon Data International ranks better than 94.33% 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. Solomon Data International's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$8.3 Mil. Solomon Data International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.0 Mil. Solomon Data International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,662.00. 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. Solomon Data International Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

ROCO:5432' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 78.17   Med: 1053.12   Max: No Debt
Current: 1053.12


ROCO:5432's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
94.33% of 1675 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.68 vs ROCO:5432: 1053.12

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


Solomon Data International  (ROCO:5432) 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 .


Solomon Data International Interest Coverage Related Terms


Solomon Data International Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solomon Data International'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.

Solomon Data International Interest Coverage Chart

Solomon Data International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Solomon Data International 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 172.08 326.70 1,006.29 2,190.00 1,662.00

ROCO:5432 vs APH, GLW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Solomon Data International'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.


Solomon Data International Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Solomon Data International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solomon Data International's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Solomon Data International 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.

Solomon Data International'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, Solomon Data International's Interest Expense was NT$-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$27.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$4.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*27.381/-0.026
=1,053.12

Solomon Data International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Solomon Data International's Interest Expense was NT$-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$8.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$4.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*8.31/-0.005
=1,662.00

* 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 1,662.00 mean?
Solomon Data International (ROCO:5432) has a Interest Coverage of 1,662.00 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Solomon Data International and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 1,053.12. Over the past decade, Solomon Data International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 78.17 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Solomon Data International ranks #95 out of 1675 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Solomon Data International's Interest Coverage too high?
Solomon Data International's current Interest Coverage of 1,662.00 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 1,053.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 78.17 to a high of 10,000.00. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Solomon Data International's value of 1,662.00 is 12049.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solomon Data International ranks #95 out of 1675 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Solomon Data International has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solomon Data International's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Solomon Data International ranks #95 out of 1675 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Solomon Data International in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Solomon Data International's value of 1,662.00 is 12049.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Solomon Data International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 78.17 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,053.12 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Solomon Data International 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.68, based on 1,675 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. Solomon Data International's current Interest Coverage of 1,662.00 is 12049.1% 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 Solomon Data International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solomon Data International's current Interest Coverage is 1,662.00, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 1,053.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solomon Data International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solomon Data International (ROCO:5432) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$132.59, compared to a current price of NT$123.00 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1,662.00, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 1,053.12 and 12049.1% above the Hardware industry median of 13.68. Solomon Data International's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Solomon Data International (ROCO:5432), the current Interest Coverage is 1,662.00 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 Solomon Data International (ROCO:5432) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solomon Data International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$123.00 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$132.59. GuruFocus considers Solomon Data International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5432:

  • Interest Coverage: 1,662.00 (58% above median its 10-year median of 1,053.12)
  • GF Value™: NT$132.59 vs. price of NT$123.00 (7.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12049.1% above the Hardware median (#95 of 1675)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5432 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Solomon Data International Business Description

Address 7th Floor, No.42, Xingzhong Road, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN
Solomon Data International Corp is a manufacturer of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) modules in Taiwan. It offers a range of LCD modules, including mono LCM, Intelligent, and Integrated LCM and TFT. Its products are categorized into Display, Closed-Circuit Television, OEM and ODM product.
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