Medeon Biodesign (ROCO:6499) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:6499 Medeon Biodesign Inc ROCO:6499
68 GF Score
Price NT$69.80
GF Value NT$107.08
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Medeon Biodesign Interest Coverage?

Medeon Biodesign ROCO:6499 -1.69% 68 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6499 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$107.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 466 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Medeon Biodesign ranks worse than 214592.06% 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. Medeon Biodesign's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-160.1 Mil. Medeon Biodesign's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.8 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


ROCO:6499's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 16.05
* 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.


Medeon Biodesign  (ROCO:6499) 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 .


Medeon Biodesign Interest Coverage Related Terms


Medeon Biodesign Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Medeon Biodesign'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.

Medeon Biodesign Interest Coverage Chart

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ROCO:6499 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Medeon Biodesign'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.


Medeon Biodesign Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Medeon Biodesign's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Medeon Biodesign's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Medeon Biodesign 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.

Medeon Biodesign'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, Medeon Biodesign's Interest Expense was NT$-3.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$-722.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$71.7 Mil.

Medeon Biodesign did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Medeon Biodesign's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Medeon Biodesign's Interest Expense was NT$-0.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$-160.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$71.7 Mil.

Medeon Biodesign did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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 (At Loss) mean?
Medeon Biodesign (ROCO:6499) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Medeon Biodesign and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Medeon Biodesign ranks #999999 out of 466 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Medeon Biodesign's Interest Coverage too high?
Medeon Biodesign's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Medeon Biodesign ranks #999999 out of 466 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Medeon Biodesign has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medeon Biodesign's Interest Coverage compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Medeon Biodesign ranks #999999 out of 466 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Medeon Biodesign in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.05. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 16.05, based on 466 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. 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 Medeon Biodesign and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 16.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medeon Biodesign's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medeon Biodesign stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medeon Biodesign (ROCO:6499) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$107.08, compared to a current price of NT$69.80 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Medeon Biodesign's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Medeon Biodesign (ROCO:6499), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Medeon Biodesign (ROCO:6499) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medeon Biodesign stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$69.80 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$107.08. GuruFocus considers Medeon Biodesign to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6499:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: NT$107.08 vs. price of NT$69.80 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6499 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Medeon Biodesign Business Description

Address No. 116, HouGang Street, 7th Floor, Shilin District, Taipei, TWN, 11170
Medeon Biodesign Inc develops medical device products. The main services of the Group are the research and development of medical devices, manufacturing, and sale of injection molding and components of medical devices. The company provides products in the fields of cardiovascular and laparoscopic. Its business includes Medical Device Development Department and Medical Device Components Manufacturing and Sales Department. The majority of the company revenue comes from Medical Device Components Manufacturing and Sales Department segment. The company revenue is mainly derived from the USA.
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