Sentien Printing Factory Co (ROCO:8410) Interest Coverage: 40.73 (As of Dec. 2025) — 26% Below Median


ROCO:8410 Sentien Printing Factory Co Ltd ROCO:8410
73 GF Score
Price NT$33.00
GF Value NT$59.68
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sentien Printing Factory Co Interest Coverage?

Sentien Printing Factory Co ROCO:8410 -0.30% 73 Interest Coverage is 40.73 as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 54.69. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8410 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$59.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, Sentien Printing Factory Co ranks better than 74.96% 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. Sentien Printing Factory Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$33 Mil. Sentien Printing Factory Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1 Mil. Sentien Printing Factory Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 40.73. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

ROCO:8410' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.89   Med: 54.69   Max: 239.39
Current: 46.09


ROCO:8410's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
74.96% of 1234 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.18 vs ROCO:8410: 46.09

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


Sentien Printing Factory Co  (ROCO:8410) 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 .


Sentien Printing Factory Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Sentien Printing Factory Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sentien Printing Factory 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.

Sentien Printing Factory Co Interest Coverage Chart

Sentien Printing Factory Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Sentien Printing Factory 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:8410 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sentien Printing Factory 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.


Sentien Printing Factory Co Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sentien Printing Factory Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sentien Printing Factory Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


ROCO:8410
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Sentien Printing Factory 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.

Sentien Printing Factory 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, Sentien Printing Factory Co's Interest Expense was NT$-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$160 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$134 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*160.13/-3.474
=46.09

Sentien Printing Factory Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Sentien Printing Factory Co's Interest Expense was NT$-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$33 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$134 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*33.069/-0.812
=40.73

* 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 40.73 mean?
Sentien Printing Factory Co (ROCO:8410) has a Interest Coverage of 40.73 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sentien Printing Factory Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 54.69. Over the past decade, Sentien Printing Factory Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 28.89 to 239.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Sentien Printing Factory Co ranks #309 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Sentien Printing Factory Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Sentien Printing Factory Co's current Interest Coverage of 40.73 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 54.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.89 to a high of 239.39. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.18. Sentien Printing Factory Co's value of 40.73 is 300.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sentien Printing Factory Co ranks #309 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sentien Printing Factory Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sentien Printing Factory Co's Interest Coverage compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sentien Printing Factory Co ranks #309 out of 1234 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sentien Printing Factory Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.18. Sentien Printing Factory Co's value of 40.73 is 300.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sentien Printing Factory Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 28.89 to 239.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.69 vs. the industry median of 10.18, Sentien Printing Factory 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.18, based on 1,234 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. Sentien Printing Factory Co's current Interest Coverage of 40.73 is 300.1% 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 Sentien Printing Factory Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sentien Printing Factory Co's current Interest Coverage is 40.73, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 54.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sentien Printing Factory Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentien Printing Factory Co (ROCO:8410) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$59.68, compared to a current price of NT$33.00 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 40.73, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 54.69 and 300.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.18. Sentien Printing Factory Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Sentien Printing Factory Co (ROCO:8410), the current Interest Coverage is 40.73 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 Sentien Printing Factory Co (ROCO:8410) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentien Printing Factory Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$33.00 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$59.68. GuruFocus considers Sentien Printing Factory Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8410:

  • Interest Coverage: 40.73 (26% below median its 10-year median of 54.69)
  • GF Value™: NT$59.68 vs. price of NT$33.00 (44.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300.1% above the Chemicals median (#309 of 1234)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8410 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sentien Printing Factory Co Business Description

Address No. 85, Keji 5th Road, Annan District, Tainan, TWN, 709
Sentien Printing Factory Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. The business of the company is in-mold film printing for the cover of consumer electronics products and heat transfer film for cases of related electronics or plastic products, including design, manufacturing, and related import-export business activities. The company has one reportable segment and is mainly engaged in single-product manufacturing and selling of Heat Transfer Film/In-mold decoration film. Its geographic markets are Taiwan, Mainland China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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