Zimmite Taiwan (ROCO:8435) Interest Coverage: 450.67 (As of Dec. 2025) — 69% Above Median

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ROCO:8435 Zimmite Taiwan Ltd ROCO:8435
67 GF Score
Price NT$53.10
GF Value NT$51.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Zimmite Taiwan Interest Coverage?

Zimmite Taiwan ROCO:8435 +0.38% 67 Interest Coverage is 450.67 as of Dec. 2025, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 266.82. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8435 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$51.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,233 Chemicals companies, Zimmite Taiwan ranks better than 90.75% 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. Zimmite Taiwan's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$38.3 Mil. Zimmite Taiwan's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.1 Mil. Zimmite Taiwan's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 450.67. 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. Zimmite Taiwan Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

ROCO:8435' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 171.14   Med: 266.82   Max: 469.27
Current: 260.87


ROCO:8435's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
90.75% of 1233 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.15 vs ROCO:8435: 260.87

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


Zimmite Taiwan  (ROCO:8435) 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 .


Zimmite Taiwan Interest Coverage Related Terms


Zimmite Taiwan Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zimmite Taiwan'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.

Zimmite Taiwan Interest Coverage Chart

Zimmite Taiwan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Zimmite Taiwan Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 639.93 376.49 500.96 105.57 450.67

ROCO:8435 vs DOW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Zimmite Taiwan'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.


Zimmite Taiwan Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Zimmite Taiwan's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zimmite Taiwan's Interest Coverage falls into.


ROCO:8435
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Zimmite Taiwan 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.

Zimmite Taiwan'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, Zimmite Taiwan's Interest Expense was NT$-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$140.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$4.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*140.35/-0.538
=260.87

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Zimmite Taiwan's Interest Expense was NT$-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$38.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$4.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*38.307/-0.085
=450.67

* 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 450.67 mean?
Zimmite Taiwan (ROCO:8435) has a Interest Coverage of 450.67 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Zimmite Taiwan and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 266.82. Over the past decade, Zimmite Taiwan's Interest Coverage has ranged from 171.14 to 469.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Zimmite Taiwan ranks #114 out of 1233 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Zimmite Taiwan's Interest Coverage too high?
Zimmite Taiwan's current Interest Coverage of 450.67 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 266.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 171.14 to a high of 469.27. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.15. Zimmite Taiwan's value of 450.67 is 4340.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zimmite Taiwan ranks #114 out of 1233 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zimmite Taiwan has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zimmite Taiwan's Interest Coverage compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Zimmite Taiwan ranks #114 out of 1233 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Zimmite Taiwan in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.15. Zimmite Taiwan's value of 450.67 is 4340.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Zimmite Taiwan's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 171.14 to 469.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 266.82 vs. the industry median of 10.15, Zimmite Taiwan 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 10.15, based on 1,233 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. Zimmite Taiwan's current Interest Coverage of 450.67 is 4340.1% 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 Zimmite Taiwan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zimmite Taiwan's current Interest Coverage is 450.67, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 266.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zimmite Taiwan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimmite Taiwan (ROCO:8435) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$51.46, compared to a current price of NT$53.10 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 450.67, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 266.82 and 4340.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.15. Zimmite Taiwan's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Zimmite Taiwan (ROCO:8435), the current Interest Coverage is 450.67 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 Zimmite Taiwan (ROCO:8435) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimmite Taiwan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$53.10 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$51.46. GuruFocus considers Zimmite Taiwan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8435:

  • Interest Coverage: 450.67 (69% above median its 10-year median of 266.82)
  • GF Value™: NT$51.46 vs. price of NT$53.10 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4340.1% above the Chemicals median (#114 of 1233)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8435 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zimmite Taiwan Business Description

Address No.77, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Road, 5F-4, New Taipei City, TWN, 22101
Zimmite Taiwan Ltd is a Taiwan based company engaged in industrial water treatment business. It provides a comprehensive water treatment program, diagnostics, and specialty formulas. The company offered services include the production of proprietary and custom formulas, product development, after-sale product support and full technical support of industrial water treatment. The company serves a broad range of customers, including oil refineries and petrochemicals production plants, power generation plants, textile manufacturing processes, public facilities and others.
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