Climax Technology Co (ROCO:7689) Interest Coverage: 10.03 (As of Dec. 2025) — 12% Below Median

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ROCO:7689 Climax Technology Co Ltd ROCO:7689
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What is Climax Technology Co Interest Coverage?

Climax Technology Co ROCO:7689 -9.87% 17 Interest Coverage is 10.03 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 11.35. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7689 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Climax Technology Co ranks better than 61.15% 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. Climax Technology Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$274 Mil. Climax Technology Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-27 Mil. Climax Technology Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.03. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:7689' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.17   Med: 11.35   Max: 13.14
Current: 13.14


ROCO:7689's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
61.15% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81 vs ROCO:7689: 13.14

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


Climax Technology Co  (ROCO:7689) 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 .


Climax Technology Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Climax Technology Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Climax 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.

Climax Technology Co Interest Coverage Chart

Climax Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
N/A 3.17 11.35 13.14

Climax Technology Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial N/A 5.08 17.28 17.53 10.03

ROCO:7689 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Climax 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.


Climax Technology Co Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Climax Technology Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Climax 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.

Climax 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, Climax Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-47 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$612 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,106 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*612.225/-46.59
=13.14

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Climax Technology Co's Interest Expense was NT$-27 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$274 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,106 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*273.683/-27.275
=10.03

* 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 10.03 mean?
Climax Technology Co (ROCO:7689) has a Interest Coverage of 10.03 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Climax Technology Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 11.35. Over the past decade, Climax Technology Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.17 to 13.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Climax Technology Co ranks #528 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Climax Technology Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Climax Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 10.03 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 11.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.17 to a high of 13.14. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Climax Technology Co's value of 10.03 is 28.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Climax Technology Co ranks #528 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Climax Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Climax Technology Co's Interest Coverage compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Climax Technology Co ranks #528 out of 1359 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Climax Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Climax Technology Co's value of 10.03 is 28.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Climax Technology Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.17 to 13.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.35 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Climax Technology 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,359 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. Climax Technology Co's current Interest Coverage of 10.03 is 28.4% 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 Climax Technology Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Climax Technology Co's current Interest Coverage is 10.03, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 11.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Climax Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Climax Technology Co (ROCO:7689) has a current Interest Coverage of 10.03. The current Interest Coverage is 10.03, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 11.35 and 28.4% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. Climax Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Climax Technology Co (ROCO:7689), the current Interest Coverage is 10.03 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.

Climax Technology Co Business Description

Address Hsin Hu 2nd Road, No.258, Taipei, TWN, 114
Climax Technology Co Ltd is an expert in the field of wireless home security systems, smart home solutions, telecare solutions, its own portal servers, and an extensive range of accessories, while specializing in RF technology, wireless and wired communication. Its products include wireless and wired alarm systems.
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