Ligitek Electronics Co (ROCO:8111) Interest Coverage: 3.68 (As of Dec. 2025) — 15% Below Median

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ROCO:8111 Ligitek Electronics Co Ltd ROCO:8111
66 GF Score
Price NT$50.50
GF Value NT$29.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ligitek Electronics Co Interest Coverage?

Ligitek Electronics Co ROCO:8111 +7.33% 66 Interest Coverage is 3.68 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 4.35. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8111 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,677 Hardware companies, Ligitek Electronics Co ranks worse than 76.57% 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. Ligitek Electronics Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$10.2 Mil. Ligitek Electronics Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-2.8 Mil. Ligitek Electronics Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.68. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:8111' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 4.35   Max: 20.36
Current: 4.35


ROCO:8111's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
76.57% of 1677 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.68 vs ROCO:8111: 4.35

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


Ligitek Electronics Co  (ROCO:8111) 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 .


Ligitek Electronics Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Ligitek Electronics Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ligitek Electronics 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.

Ligitek Electronics Co Interest Coverage Chart

Ligitek Electronics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Ligitek Electronics 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:8111 vs APH, GLW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ligitek Electronics 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.


Ligitek Electronics Co Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ligitek Electronics Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ligitek Electronics Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


ROCO:8111
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Ligitek Electronics 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.

Ligitek Electronics 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, Ligitek Electronics Co's Interest Expense was NT$-10.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$46.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$6.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*46.584/-10.703
=4.35

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Ligitek Electronics Co's Interest Expense was NT$-2.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$10.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$6.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*10.186/-2.765
=3.68

* 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 3.68 mean?
Ligitek Electronics Co (ROCO:8111) has a Interest Coverage of 3.68 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ligitek Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 4.35. Over the past decade, Ligitek Electronics Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.91 to 20.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Ligitek Electronics Co ranks #1284 out of 1677 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Ligitek Electronics Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Ligitek Electronics Co's current Interest Coverage of 3.68 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 20.36. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Ligitek Electronics Co's value of 3.68 is 73.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ligitek Electronics Co ranks #1284 out of 1677 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ligitek Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ligitek Electronics Co's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ligitek Electronics Co ranks #1284 out of 1677 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ligitek Electronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Ligitek Electronics Co's value of 3.68 is 73.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ligitek Electronics Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.91 to 20.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.35 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Ligitek Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.68, based on 1,677 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. Ligitek Electronics Co's current Interest Coverage of 3.68 is 73.1% 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 Ligitek Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ligitek Electronics Co's current Interest Coverage is 3.68, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 4.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ligitek Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ligitek Electronics Co (ROCO:8111) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.23, compared to a current price of NT$50.50 — trading 72.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.68, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.35 and 73.1% below the Hardware industry median of 13.68. Ligitek Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Ligitek Electronics Co (ROCO:8111), the current Interest Coverage is 3.68 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 Ligitek Electronics Co (ROCO:8111) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ligitek Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$50.50 is trading 72.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.23. GuruFocus considers Ligitek Electronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8111:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.68 (15% below median its 10-year median of 4.35)
  • GF Value™: NT$29.23 vs. price of NT$50.50 (72.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.1% below the Hardware median (#1284 of 1677)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8111 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ligitek Electronics Co Business Description

Address No. 238, Bo-Ai Street, Shulin District, New Taipei, TWN, 238
Ligitek Electronics Co Ltd engages in manufacturing, processing and trading of various electronic components like Light Emitting Diodes, monitors, along with import/export trading, agent, distribution, bidding and quotation businesses of the above related products and raw materials. It offers LED components, LED backlights and displays, and light bars, leads, PCBs, and reflectors for SMD; and automotive, invisible, super bright, and special LEDs. The geographical markets of the group are Taiwan, the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Others. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan. The company's segment includes the LED First Business Unit, which derives the majority of revenue, the LED Second Business Unit, and the Other Unit.
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