Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) Interest Coverage: 23.95 (As of Jun. 2026) — 15% Below Median

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ROCO:6279 Hu Lane Associate Inc ROCO:6279
94 GF Score
Price NT$128.00
GF Value NT$179.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hu Lane Associate Interest Coverage?

Hu Lane Associate ROCO:6279 +0.39% 94 Interest Coverage is 23.95 as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 28.20. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6279 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$179.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hu Lane Associate ranks better than 71.23% 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. Hu Lane Associate's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$373 Mil. Hu Lane Associate's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-16 Mil. Hu Lane Associate's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 23.95. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hu Lane Associate's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:6279' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.19   Med: 28.2   Max: 136.37
Current: 23.38


ROCO:6279's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
71.23% of 1060 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.385 vs ROCO:6279: 23.38

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


Hu Lane Associate  (ROCO:6279) 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 .


Hu Lane Associate Interest Coverage Related Terms


Hu Lane Associate Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hu Lane Associate'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.

Hu Lane Associate Interest Coverage Chart

Hu Lane Associate Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Hu Lane Associate Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 24.90 17.90 37.65 14.65 23.95

ROCO:6279 vs ORLY, AZO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Hu Lane Associate'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.


Hu Lane Associate Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hu Lane Associate's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hu Lane Associate's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Hu Lane Associate 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.

Hu Lane Associate'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, Hu Lane Associate's Interest Expense was NT$-63 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$1,643 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$40 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1643.22/-62.753
=26.19

Hu Lane Associate's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Hu Lane Associate's Interest Expense was NT$-16 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$373 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$41 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*373.344/-15.587
=23.95

* 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 23.95 mean?
Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) has a Interest Coverage of 23.95 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hu Lane Associate and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 28.20. Over the past decade, Hu Lane Associate's Interest Coverage has ranged from 20.19 to 136.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Hu Lane Associate ranks #305 out of 1060 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Hu Lane Associate's Interest Coverage too high?
Hu Lane Associate's current Interest Coverage of 23.95 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 28.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.19 to a high of 136.37. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.39. Hu Lane Associate's value of 23.95 is 185.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hu Lane Associate ranks #305 out of 1060 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hu Lane Associate has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hu Lane Associate's Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hu Lane Associate ranks #305 out of 1060 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Hu Lane Associate in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.39. Hu Lane Associate's value of 23.95 is 185.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hu Lane Associate's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 20.19 to 136.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.20 vs. the industry median of 8.39, Hu Lane Associate 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.39, based on 1,060 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. Hu Lane Associate's current Interest Coverage of 23.95 is 185.6% 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 Hu Lane Associate and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hu Lane Associate's current Interest Coverage is 23.95, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 28.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hu Lane Associate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$179.66, compared to a current price of NT$128.00 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 23.95, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 28.20 and 185.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.39. Hu Lane Associate's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279), the current Interest Coverage is 23.95 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 Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hu Lane Associate stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$128.00 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$179.66. GuruFocus considers Hu Lane Associate to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6279:

  • Interest Coverage: 23.95 (15% below median its 10-year median of 28.20)
  • GF Value™: NT$179.66 vs. price of NT$128.00 (28.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 185.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#305 of 1060)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6279 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hu Lane Associate Business Description

Address No. 1, Lane. 342, Fude 1st Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, TWN, 221
Hu Lane Associate Inc is a Taiwan based company principally engaged in the production and sales of terminal products of cars and motorcycles. The company offers connectors for automobiles, motorbikes, electric vehicles, extended fields, specific application purposes, rubber seals, fasten accessories, and other connectors. Some of the connectors produced are an automotive connector, manufactured housing, terminal connectors, and wiring harness connectors. The group also sells mold applicator parts and plastic accessory products. The operations of the company are carried out in China which is also its key revenue generating market, rest of Asia and other regions.
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