ShareHope Medicine Co (ROCO:8403) Interest Coverage: 4.70 (As of Jun. 2026) — 49% Below Median

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ROCO:8403 ShareHope Medicine Co Ltd ROCO:8403
72 GF Score
Price NT$18.95
GF Value NT$28.99
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is ShareHope Medicine Co Interest Coverage?

ShareHope Medicine Co ROCO:8403 +0.80% 72 Interest Coverage is 4.70 as of Jun. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 9.30. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8403 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$28.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 96 Medical Distribution companies, ShareHope Medicine Co ranks worse than 66.67% 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. ShareHope Medicine Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$54 Mil. ShareHope Medicine Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-12 Mil. ShareHope Medicine Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.70. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:8403' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.28   Med: 9.3   Max: 35.47
Current: 4.2


ROCO:8403's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
66.67% of 96 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 7.215 vs ROCO:8403: 4.20

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


ShareHope Medicine Co  (ROCO:8403) 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 .


ShareHope Medicine Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


ShareHope Medicine Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ShareHope Medicine 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.

ShareHope Medicine Co Interest Coverage Chart

ShareHope Medicine Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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ShareHope Medicine Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.15 1.97 3.95 0.10 4.70

ROCO:8403 vs MCK, COR, CAH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, ShareHope Medicine 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.


ShareHope Medicine Co Interest Coverage vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, ShareHope Medicine Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ShareHope Medicine Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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ShareHope Medicine 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.

ShareHope Medicine 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, ShareHope Medicine Co's Interest Expense was NT$-48 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$81 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$812 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*80.814/-47.811
=1.69

ShareHope Medicine Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, ShareHope Medicine Co's Interest Expense was NT$-12 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$54 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$787 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*54.462/-11.589
=4.70

* 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 4.70 mean?
ShareHope Medicine Co (ROCO:8403) has a Interest Coverage of 4.70 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ShareHope Medicine Co and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 9.30. Over the past decade, ShareHope Medicine Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.28 to 35.47. According to the industry distribution chart, ShareHope Medicine Co ranks #64 out of 96 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is ShareHope Medicine Co's Interest Coverage too high?
ShareHope Medicine Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.70 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 9.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.28 to a high of 35.47. The Medical Distribution industry median Interest Coverage is 7.22. ShareHope Medicine Co's value of 4.70 is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ShareHope Medicine Co ranks #64 out of 96 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ShareHope Medicine Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ShareHope Medicine Co's Interest Coverage compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, ShareHope Medicine Co ranks #64 out of 96 companies for Interest Coverage. This places ShareHope Medicine Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.22. ShareHope Medicine Co's value of 4.70 is 34.9% below this benchmark. Historically, ShareHope Medicine Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.28 to 35.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.30 vs. the industry median of 7.22, ShareHope Medicine 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Distribution companies is 7.22, based on 96 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. ShareHope Medicine Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.70 is 34.9% 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 ShareHope Medicine Co and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ShareHope Medicine Co's current Interest Coverage is 4.70, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 9.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ShareHope Medicine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ShareHope Medicine Co (ROCO:8403) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$28.99, compared to a current price of NT$18.95 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.70, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 9.30 and 34.9% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 7.22. ShareHope Medicine Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 ShareHope Medicine Co (ROCO:8403), the current Interest Coverage is 4.70 as of Jun. 2026. 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 ShareHope Medicine Co (ROCO:8403) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ShareHope Medicine Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$18.95 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$28.99. GuruFocus considers ShareHope Medicine Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8403:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.70 (49% below median its 10-year median of 9.30)
  • GF Value™: NT$28.99 vs. price of NT$18.95 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.9% below the Medical Distribution median (#64 of 96)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8403 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ShareHope Medicine Co Business Description

Address No.168 Jingguo Road, 19th Floor, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan, TWN
ShareHope Medicine Co Ltd is engaged in wholesale and retail sales of medicines and hygiene materials, leasing of assets for medical institutions to undertake related medical services, and physical examinations for Taiwanese people and foreign labors, on-site medical support services, hemodialysis business management, ophthalmic medical management, clothing-related management services, manufacturing, processing and sales of various non-woven fabrics and management consulting for chain pharmacies in collaboration with medical institutions.
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