Poindus Systems (ROCO:6599) Interest Coverage: 21.23 (As of Dec. 2025) — 36% Below Median

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ROCO:6599 Poindus Systems Corp ROCO:6599
84 GF Score
Price NT$40.30
GF Value NT$57.37
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Poindus Systems Interest Coverage?

Poindus Systems ROCO:6599 84 Interest Coverage is 21.23 as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 33.22. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6599 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$57.37 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,678 Hardware companies, Poindus Systems ranks better than 61.98% 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. Poindus Systems's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$28 Mil. Poindus Systems's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1 Mil. Poindus Systems's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.23. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:6599' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.64   Med: 33.22   Max: No Debt
Current: 25.72


ROCO:6599's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
61.98% of 1678 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.645 vs ROCO:6599: 25.72

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


Poindus Systems  (ROCO:6599) 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 .


Poindus Systems Interest Coverage Related Terms


Poindus Systems Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Poindus Systems'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.

Poindus Systems Interest Coverage Chart

Poindus Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Poindus Systems Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 52.12 31.83 44.18 31.13 21.23

ROCO:6599 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Poindus Systems'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.


Poindus Systems Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Poindus Systems's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Poindus Systems 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.

Poindus Systems'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, Poindus Systems's Interest Expense was NT$-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$61 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*61.438/-2.389
=25.72

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Poindus Systems's Interest Expense was NT$-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$28 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*27.726/-1.306
=21.23

* 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 21.23 mean?
Poindus Systems (ROCO:6599) has a Interest Coverage of 21.23 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Poindus Systems and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 33.22. Over the past decade, Poindus Systems' Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.64 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Poindus Systems ranks #638 out of 1678 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Poindus Systems' Interest Coverage too high?
Poindus Systems' current Interest Coverage of 21.23 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 33.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.64 to a high of 10,000.00. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.65. Poindus Systems' value of 21.23 is 55.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poindus Systems ranks #638 out of 1678 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Poindus Systems has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poindus Systems' Interest Coverage compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Poindus Systems ranks #638 out of 1678 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Poindus Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.65. Poindus Systems' value of 21.23 is 55.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Poindus Systems' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.64 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.22 vs. the industry median of 13.65, Poindus Systems 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. Poindus Systems's current Interest Coverage of 21.23 is 55.6% 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 Poindus Systems 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. Poindus Systems's current Interest Coverage is 21.23, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 33.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poindus Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poindus Systems (ROCO:6599) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$57.37, compared to a current price of NT$40.30 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 21.23, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 33.22 and 55.6% above the Hardware industry median of 13.65. Poindus Systems' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Poindus Systems (ROCO:6599), the current Interest Coverage is 21.23 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 Poindus Systems (ROCO:6599) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poindus Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$40.30 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$57.37. GuruFocus considers Poindus Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6599:

  • Interest Coverage: 21.23 (36% below median its 10-year median of 33.22)
  • GF Value™: NT$57.37 vs. price of NT$40.30 (29.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.6% above the Hardware median (#638 of 1678)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6599 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Poindus Systems Business Description

Address Lane 77, Xing-Ai Road, 5th Floor, No 59, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Poindus Systems Corp is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the development and manufacture of All In One point of sale (POS) terminals, industrial displays, and box controllers. The company offers products such as panel personal computers (PCs), tablets, displays and box PCs, as well as table service units, kiosk, and other custom products. Its products are used in hospitality, retail, medical, and industrial applications.
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