Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co (ROCO:8931) Interest Coverage: 0.99 (As of Dec. 2025) — 93% Below Median

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ROCO:8931 Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co Ltd ROCO:8931
79 GF Score
Price NT$42.35
GF Value NT$47.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co Interest Coverage?

Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co ROCO:8931 79 Interest Coverage is 0.99 as of Dec. 2025, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 13.22. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8931 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$47.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co ranks better than 72.83% 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. Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$9 Mil. Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-9 Mil. Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.99. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:8931' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.24   Med: 13.22   Max: 34.31
Current: 8.24


ROCO:8931's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
72.83% of 449 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78 vs ROCO:8931: 8.24

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


Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co  (ROCO:8931) 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 .


Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ta-Yuan Cogeneration 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.

Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co Interest Coverage Chart

Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co 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 13.49 16.79 11.36 6.97 0.99

ROCO:8931 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration 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.


Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


ROCO:8931
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Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co Ltd ROCO:8931
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Ta-Yuan Cogeneration 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.

Ta-Yuan Cogeneration 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, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's Interest Expense was NT$-33 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$270 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,070 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*269.835/-32.735
=8.24

Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's Interest Expense was NT$-9 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,070 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*9.203/-9.268
=0.99

* 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 0.99 mean?
Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co (ROCO:8931) has a Interest Coverage of 0.99 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 13.22. Over the past decade, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.24 to 34.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co ranks #122 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's current Interest Coverage of 0.99 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 13.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.24 to a high of 34.31. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's value of 0.99 is 73.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co ranks #122 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's Interest Coverage compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co ranks #122 out of 449 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's value of 0.99 is 73.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.24 to 34.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.22 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 449 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. Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's current Interest Coverage of 0.99 is 73.8% 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 Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's current Interest Coverage is 0.99, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 13.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co (ROCO:8931) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$47.23, compared to a current price of NT$42.35 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.99, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 13.22 and 73.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co (ROCO:8931), the current Interest Coverage is 0.99 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 Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co (ROCO:8931) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$42.35 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$47.23. GuruFocus considers Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8931:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.99 (93% below median its 10-year median of 13.22)
  • GF Value™: NT$47.23 vs. price of NT$42.35 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#122 of 449)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8931 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co Business Description

Address Chaoyin North Road, No. 276, Dayuan District, Taoyuan, TWN
Ta-Yuan Cogeneration Co Ltd engages mainly in operating the cogeneration business, operating and repairing equipment, processing waste disposal, managing incinerators, and processing refuse-derived fuel. It is involved in the operation, management, and maintenance of cogeneration plants, as well as waste disposal and incinerator management. Through the development of cogeneration, the company focuses on supplying power to industrial areas and balancing peak and off-peak electricity demand. The company's reportable segments are: Plant of Cogeneration, which generates the maximum revenue, and Plant of Renewable Energy. Geographically, it operates only in Taiwan.
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