BiOptic (ROCO:6850) Interest Coverage: 18.08 (As of Dec. 2025) — 31% Below Median


ROCO:6850 BiOptic Inc ROCO:6850
92 GF Score
Price NT$34.25
GF Value NT$44.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is BiOptic Interest Coverage?

BiOptic ROCO:6850 +0.74% 92 Interest Coverage is 18.08 as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 26.39. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6850 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 377 Biotechnology companies, BiOptic ranks worse than 68.44% 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. BiOptic's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$20.9 Mil. BiOptic's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1.2 Mil. BiOptic's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.08. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:6850' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.95   Med: 26.39   Max: 227.29
Current: 19.75


ROCO:6850's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
68.44% of 377 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 106.07 vs ROCO:6850: 19.75

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


BiOptic  (ROCO:6850) 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 .


BiOptic Interest Coverage Related Terms


BiOptic Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BiOptic'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.

BiOptic Interest Coverage Chart

BiOptic Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 72.99 227.29 33.04 9.73 19.75

BiOptic Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 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 25.13 1.67 18.03 22.07 18.08

ROCO:6850 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, BiOptic'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.


BiOptic Interest Coverage vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, BiOptic's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BiOptic 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.

BiOptic'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, BiOptic's Interest Expense was NT$-2.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$39.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$76.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*39.217/-1.986
=19.75

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, BiOptic's Interest Expense was NT$-1.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$20.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$76.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*20.923/-1.157
=18.08

* 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 18.08 mean?
BiOptic (ROCO:6850) has a Interest Coverage of 18.08 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on BiOptic and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 26.39. Over the past decade, BiOptic's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.95 to 227.29. According to the industry distribution chart, BiOptic ranks #258 out of 377 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is BiOptic's Interest Coverage too high?
BiOptic's current Interest Coverage of 18.08 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 26.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 227.29. The Biotechnology industry median Interest Coverage is 106.07. BiOptic's value of 18.08 is 83% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BiOptic ranks #258 out of 377 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BiOptic has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BiOptic's Interest Coverage compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, BiOptic ranks #258 out of 377 companies for Interest Coverage. This places BiOptic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 106.07. BiOptic's value of 18.08 is 83% below this benchmark. Historically, BiOptic's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.95 to 227.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.39 vs. the industry median of 106.07, BiOptic 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Interest Coverage among Biotechnology companies is 106.07, based on 377 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. BiOptic's current Interest Coverage of 18.08 is 83% 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 BiOptic and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Interest Coverage is 106.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BiOptic's current Interest Coverage is 18.08, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 26.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BiOptic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BiOptic (ROCO:6850) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.90, compared to a current price of NT$34.25 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.08, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 26.39 and 83% below the Biotechnology industry median of 106.07. BiOptic's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 BiOptic (ROCO:6850), the current Interest Coverage is 18.08 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 BiOptic (ROCO:6850) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BiOptic stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$34.25 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.90. GuruFocus considers BiOptic to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6850:

  • Interest Coverage: 18.08 (31% below median its 10-year median of 26.39)
  • GF Value™: NT$44.90 vs. price of NT$34.25 (23.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83% below the Biotechnology median (#258 of 377)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6850 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BiOptic Business Description

Address No. 108-3, Minquan Road, 4th Floor, Xindian District, New Taipei, TWN, 23141
BiOptic Inc is a biotechnology instrumentation company that develops scientific products for research and clinical applications. It serves professionals and laboratories dedicated to life science research, clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical and food industries, animal husbandry, and agriculture, performing diagnostic molecular genetic analyses.
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