Genie Networks (ROCO:8298) Interest Coverage: 3,563.09 (As of Dec. 2025) — 305% Above Median


ROCO:8298 Genie Networks Ltd ROCO:8298
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Price NT$51.90
GF Value NT$38.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Genie Networks Interest Coverage?

Genie Networks ROCO:8298 +1.96% 80 Interest Coverage is 3,563.09 as of Dec. 2025, which is 305% above its 10-year median of 879.86. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8298 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$38.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,702 Software companies, Genie Networks ranks better than 83.49% 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. Genie Networks's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$114.0 Mil. Genie Networks's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.0 Mil. Genie Networks's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3,563.09. 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. Genie Networks Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

ROCO:8298' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 79.65   Med: 879.86   Max: 1807.35
Current: 879.86


ROCO:8298's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
83.49% of 1702 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.75 vs ROCO:8298: 879.86

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


Genie Networks  (ROCO:8298) 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 .


Genie Networks Interest Coverage Related Terms


Genie Networks Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genie Networks'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.

Genie Networks Interest Coverage Chart

Genie Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 109.55 0.00 79.65 0.00 879.86

Genie Networks 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 264.35 0.00 4,911.90 0.00 3,563.09

ROCO:8298 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Genie Networks'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.


Genie Networks Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Genie Networks's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Genie Networks 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.

Genie Networks'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, Genie Networks's Interest Expense was NT$-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$69.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*69.509/-0.079
=879.86

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

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Genie Networks's Interest Expense was NT$-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$114.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*114.019/-0.032
=3,563.09

* 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 3,563.09 mean?
Genie Networks (ROCO:8298) has a Interest Coverage of 3,563.09 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Genie Networks and its competitors. This is 305% above median its historical median of 879.86. Over the past decade, Genie Networks' Interest Coverage has ranged from 79.65 to 1,807.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Genie Networks ranks #281 out of 1702 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Genie Networks' Interest Coverage too high?
Genie Networks' current Interest Coverage of 3,563.09 is 305% above median its 10-year median of 879.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 79.65 to a high of 1,807.35. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.75. Genie Networks' value of 3,563.09 is 14296.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genie Networks ranks #281 out of 1702 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Genie Networks has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genie Networks' Interest Coverage compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Genie Networks ranks #281 out of 1702 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Genie Networks in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.75. Genie Networks' value of 3,563.09 is 14296.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Genie Networks' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 79.65 to 1,807.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 879.86 vs. the industry median of 24.75, Genie Networks 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.75, based on 1,702 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. Genie Networks's current Interest Coverage of 3,563.09 is 14296.3% 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 Genie Networks and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genie Networks's current Interest Coverage is 3,563.09, which is 305% above median its own 10-year median of 879.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genie Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genie Networks (ROCO:8298) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$38.35, compared to a current price of NT$51.90 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3,563.09, which is 305% above median its 10-year median of 879.86 and 14296.3% above the Software industry median of 24.75. Genie Networks' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Genie Networks (ROCO:8298), the current Interest Coverage is 3,563.09 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 Genie Networks (ROCO:8298) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genie Networks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$51.90 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$38.35. GuruFocus considers Genie Networks to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8298:

  • Interest Coverage: 3,563.09 (305% above median its 10-year median of 879.86)
  • GF Value™: NT$38.35 vs. price of NT$51.90 (35.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14296.3% above the Software median (#281 of 1702)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8298 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Genie Networks Business Description

Address No. 15, Lane 360, Section 1, Neihu Road, 5th Floor, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN
Genie Networks Ltd is engaged in providing networking and security solutions in Taiwan. The company's solutions include network management systems, traffic analysis systems, broadband access control systems, network policy controllers, and traffic management with instant security violation detection for service providers and enterprises Its product offering includes GenieATM-6000-ISP, GenieATM-6000-MPLS and GenieATM6200.
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