Winston Medical Supply Co (ROCO:6817) Interest Coverage: 96.48 (As of Dec. 2025) — 22% Below Median


ROCO:6817 Winston Medical Supply Co Ltd ROCO:6817
85 GF Score
Price NT$60.30
GF Value NT$102.62
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Winston Medical Supply Co Interest Coverage?

Winston Medical Supply Co ROCO:6817 +1.69% 85 Interest Coverage is 96.48 as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 123.07. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6817 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$102.62 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 684 Drug Manufacturers companies, Winston Medical Supply Co ranks better than 80.26% 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. Winston Medical Supply Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$60.4 Mil. Winston Medical Supply Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.6 Mil. Winston Medical Supply Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 96.48. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Winston Medical Supply Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Winston Medical Supply Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:6817' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.87   Med: 123.07   Max: 136
Current: 119.08


ROCO:6817's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
80.26% of 684 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 12.765 vs ROCO:6817: 119.08

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


Winston Medical Supply Co  (ROCO:6817) 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 .


Winston Medical Supply Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Winston Medical Supply Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Winston Medical Supply 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.

Winston Medical Supply Co Interest Coverage Chart

Winston Medical Supply Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 63.36 127.05 128.33 136.00 119.08

Winston Medical Supply Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 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 116.08 131.36 140.75 144.12 96.48

ROCO:6817 vs ZTS, UTHR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Winston Medical Supply 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.


Winston Medical Supply Co Interest Coverage vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Winston Medical Supply Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Winston Medical Supply Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Winston Medical Supply 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.

Winston Medical Supply 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, Winston Medical Supply Co's Interest Expense was NT$-1.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$141.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$40.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*141.825/-1.191
=119.08

Winston Medical Supply Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Winston Medical Supply Co's Interest Expense was NT$-0.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$60.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$40.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*60.398/-0.626
=96.48

* 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 96.48 mean?
Winston Medical Supply Co (ROCO:6817) has a Interest Coverage of 96.48 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Winston Medical Supply Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 123.07. Over the past decade, Winston Medical Supply Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 26.87 to 136.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Winston Medical Supply Co ranks #135 out of 684 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Winston Medical Supply Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Winston Medical Supply Co's current Interest Coverage of 96.48 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 123.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.87 to a high of 136.00. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Interest Coverage is 12.77. Winston Medical Supply Co's value of 96.48 is 655.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Winston Medical Supply Co ranks #135 out of 684 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Winston Medical Supply Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Winston Medical Supply Co's Interest Coverage compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Winston Medical Supply Co ranks #135 out of 684 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Winston Medical Supply Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.77. Winston Medical Supply Co's value of 96.48 is 655.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Winston Medical Supply Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 26.87 to 136.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 123.07 vs. the industry median of 12.77, Winston Medical Supply Co 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Drug Manufacturers companies is 12.77, based on 684 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. Winston Medical Supply Co's current Interest Coverage of 96.48 is 655.8% 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 Winston Medical Supply Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Winston Medical Supply Co's current Interest Coverage is 96.48, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 123.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Winston Medical Supply Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winston Medical Supply Co (ROCO:6817) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$102.62, compared to a current price of NT$60.30 — trading 41.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 96.48, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 123.07 and 655.8% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 12.77. Winston Medical Supply Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Winston Medical Supply Co (ROCO:6817), the current Interest Coverage is 96.48 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 Winston Medical Supply Co (ROCO:6817) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winston Medical Supply Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$60.30 is trading 41.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$102.62. GuruFocus considers Winston Medical Supply Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6817:

  • Interest Coverage: 96.48 (22% below median its 10-year median of 123.07)
  • GF Value™: NT$102.62 vs. price of NT$60.30 (41.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 655.8% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#135 of 684)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6817 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Winston Medical Supply Co Business Description

Address 117 Renai Street, Yanzhouli, Yongkang District, Tainan, TWN, 710
Winston Medical Supply Co Ltd is a manufacturer of medical products. It produces sterile ophthalmic preparations, hormone preparations and healthy products.
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