Chang Wah Technology Co (ROCO:6548) Interest Coverage: 13.77 (As of Dec. 2025) — 46% Below Median


ROCO:6548 Chang Wah Technology Co Ltd ROCO:6548
71 GF Score
Price NT$90.60
GF Value NT$39.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Chang Wah Technology Co Interest Coverage?

Chang Wah Technology Co ROCO:6548 +9.95% 71 Interest Coverage is 13.77 as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 25.48. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6548 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$39.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Semiconductors companies, Chang Wah Technology Co ranks worse than 60.16% 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. Chang Wah Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$457 Mil. Chang Wah Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-33 Mil. Chang Wah Technology Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.77. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:6548' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.78   Med: 25.48   Max: No Debt
Current: 12.78


ROCO:6548's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
60.16% of 635 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.32 vs ROCO:6548: 12.78

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


Chang Wah Technology Co  (ROCO:6548) 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 .


Chang Wah Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Chang Wah Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chang Wah Technology Co'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.

Chang Wah Technology Co Interest Coverage Chart

Chang Wah Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Chang Wah Technology Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:6548 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Chang Wah Technology Co'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.


Chang Wah Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Chang Wah Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chang Wah Technology Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Chang Wah Technology Co 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.

Chang Wah Technology Co'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, Chang Wah Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-131 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$1,680 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$5,495 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1679.573/-131.439
=12.78

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Chang Wah Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-33 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$457 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$5,495 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*456.885/-33.169
=13.77

* 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 13.77 mean?
Chang Wah Technology Co (ROCO:6548) has a Interest Coverage of 13.77 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Chang Wah Technology Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 25.48. Over the past decade, Chang Wah Technology Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.78 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Chang Wah Technology Co ranks #382 out of 635 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Chang Wah Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Chang Wah Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 13.77 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 25.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.78 to a high of 10,000.00. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.32. Chang Wah Technology Co's value of 13.77 is 32.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chang Wah Technology Co ranks #382 out of 635 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chang Wah Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chang Wah Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Chang Wah Technology Co ranks #382 out of 635 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Chang Wah Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.32. Chang Wah Technology Co's value of 13.77 is 32.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Chang Wah Technology Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.78 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.48 vs. the industry median of 20.32, Chang Wah Technology Co 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.32, based on 635 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. Chang Wah Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 13.77 is 32.2% 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 Chang Wah Technology Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chang Wah Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 13.77, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 25.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chang Wah Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Wah Technology Co (ROCO:6548) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$39.45, compared to a current price of NT$90.60 — trading 129.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 13.77, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 25.48 and 32.2% below the Semiconductors industry median of 20.32. Chang Wah Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Chang Wah Technology Co (ROCO:6548), the current Interest Coverage is 13.77 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 Chang Wah Technology Co (ROCO:6548) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Wah Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$90.60 is trading 129.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$39.45. GuruFocus considers Chang Wah Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6548:

  • Interest Coverage: 13.77 (46% below median its 10-year median of 25.48)
  • GF Value™: NT$39.45 vs. price of NT$90.60 (129.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.2% below the Semiconductors median (#382 of 635)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6548 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chang Wah Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 24, Kaifa Road, Nanzi District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 811
Chang Wah Technology Co Ltd mainly manufactures industrial plastic products and electronics components, and sells electronics components and machinery, and tools. The company focuses on manufacturing semiconductor frames, offering different products such as IC-Pin lead Frame, IC-Leadless lead Frame, IC-Special surface treatment, EMC lead frame, and PreMold lead frame. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: CWTC, CWTS, SHAP, Shing Zheng Investment, SHEC, SHPC, SHS, MSHE, WSP, and CWES. Maximum revenue is generated from its CWTC segment. Geographically, the group operates in Taiwan, Asia, and other regions.
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