AMPAK Technology (ROCO:6546) Interest Coverage: 19.80 (As of Dec. 2025) — 77% Below Median

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ROCO:6546 AMPAK Technology Inc ROCO:6546
68 GF Score
Price NT$64.30
GF Value NT$100.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is AMPAK Technology Interest Coverage?

AMPAK Technology ROCO:6546 -4.17% 68 Interest Coverage is 19.80 as of Dec. 2025, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 85.43. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6546 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$100.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,678 Hardware companies, AMPAK Technology ranks better than 55.3% 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. AMPAK Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$65 Mil. AMPAK Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-3 Mil. AMPAK Technology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.80. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:6546' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.2   Med: 85.43   Max: 613.42
Current: 17.92


ROCO:6546's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
55.3% of 1678 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.645 vs ROCO:6546: 17.92

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


AMPAK Technology  (ROCO:6546) 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 .


AMPAK Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms


AMPAK Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AMPAK Technology'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.

AMPAK Technology Interest Coverage Chart

AMPAK Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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AMPAK Technology 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 11.69 16.88 19.87 15.13 19.80

ROCO:6546 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, AMPAK Technology'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.


AMPAK Technology Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where AMPAK Technology's Interest Coverage falls into.


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AMPAK Technology 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.

AMPAK Technology'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, AMPAK Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-14 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$246 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$62 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*246.453/-13.75
=17.92

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, AMPAK Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$65 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$62 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*65.489/-3.307
=19.80

* 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 19.80 mean?
AMPAK Technology (ROCO:6546) has a Interest Coverage of 19.80 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on AMPAK Technology and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 85.43. Over the past decade, AMPAK Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.20 to 613.42. According to the industry distribution chart, AMPAK Technology ranks #750 out of 1678 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is AMPAK Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
AMPAK Technology's current Interest Coverage of 19.80 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 85.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.20 to a high of 613.42. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.65. AMPAK Technology's value of 19.80 is 45.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMPAK Technology ranks #750 out of 1678 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AMPAK Technology has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMPAK Technology's Interest Coverage compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AMPAK Technology ranks #750 out of 1678 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts AMPAK Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.65. AMPAK Technology's value of 19.80 is 45.1% above this benchmark. Historically, AMPAK Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.20 to 613.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 85.43 vs. the industry median of 13.65, AMPAK Technology 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 13.65, based on 1,678 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. AMPAK Technology's current Interest Coverage of 19.80 is 45.1% 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 AMPAK Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMPAK Technology's current Interest Coverage is 19.80, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 85.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMPAK Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMPAK Technology (ROCO:6546) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$100.22, compared to a current price of NT$64.30 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 19.80, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 85.43 and 45.1% above the Hardware industry median of 13.65. AMPAK Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 AMPAK Technology (ROCO:6546), the current Interest Coverage is 19.80 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 AMPAK Technology (ROCO:6546) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMPAK Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$64.30 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$100.22. GuruFocus considers AMPAK Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6546:

  • Interest Coverage: 19.80 (77% below median its 10-year median of 85.43)
  • GF Value™: NT$100.22 vs. price of NT$64.30 (35.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.1% above the Hardware median (#750 of 1678)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6546 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AMPAK Technology Business Description

Address No. 23, Huanke 1st Road, 6th Floor-2, Hsinchu county, Zhubei, TWN, 302047
AMPAK Technology Inc is mainly engaged in manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of wireless communication machinery and equipment, the manufacturing of electronic components, the wholesale and retail of electronic materials, manufacturing of data storage and processing equipment, and the manufacturing of wired communication machinery and equipment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sales of wireless communication modules.
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