Giantec Semiconductor (SHSE:688123) Interest Coverage: 729.71 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:688123 Giantec Semiconductor Corp SHSE:688123
91 GF Score
Price ¥132.41
GF Value ¥102.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Giantec Semiconductor Interest Coverage?

Giantec Semiconductor SHSE:688123 -1.13% 91 Interest Coverage is 729.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 707.45. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688123 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥102.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Semiconductors companies, Giantec Semiconductor ranks better than 93.88% 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. Giantec Semiconductor's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥33 Mil. Giantec Semiconductor's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-0 Mil. Giantec Semiconductor's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 729.71. 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. Giantec Semiconductor Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

SHSE:688123' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.78   Med: 707.45   Max: No Debt
Current: 1381.61


SHSE:688123's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
93.88% of 637 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.5 vs SHSE:688123: 1381.61

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


Giantec Semiconductor  (SHSE:688123) 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 .


Giantec Semiconductor Interest Coverage Related Terms


Giantec Semiconductor Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Giantec Semiconductor'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.

Giantec Semiconductor Interest Coverage Chart

Giantec Semiconductor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Giantec Semiconductor Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1,262.78 1,442.31 2,321.55 766.51 729.71

SHSE:688123 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Giantec Semiconductor'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.


Giantec Semiconductor Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Giantec Semiconductor's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Giantec Semiconductor's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Giantec Semiconductor 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.

Giantec Semiconductor'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, Giantec Semiconductor's Interest Expense was ¥-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥373 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*372.973/-0.255
=1,462.64

Giantec Semiconductor's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Giantec Semiconductor's Interest Expense was ¥-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was ¥33 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*32.837/-0.045
=729.71

* 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 729.71 mean?
Giantec Semiconductor (SHSE:688123) has a Interest Coverage of 729.71 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Giantec Semiconductor and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 707.45. Over the past decade, Giantec Semiconductor's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.78 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Giantec Semiconductor ranks #39 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Giantec Semiconductor's Interest Coverage too high?
Giantec Semiconductor's current Interest Coverage of 729.71 is near median its 10-year median of 707.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.78 to a high of 10,000.00. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.50. Giantec Semiconductor's value of 729.71 is 3459.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Giantec Semiconductor ranks #39 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Giantec Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Giantec Semiconductor's Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Giantec Semiconductor ranks #39 out of 637 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Giantec Semiconductor in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.50. Giantec Semiconductor's value of 729.71 is 3459.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Giantec Semiconductor's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.78 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 707.45 vs. the industry median of 20.50, Giantec Semiconductor 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.50, based on 637 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. Giantec Semiconductor's current Interest Coverage of 729.71 is 3459.6% 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 Giantec Semiconductor and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Giantec Semiconductor's current Interest Coverage is 729.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 707.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Giantec Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Giantec Semiconductor (SHSE:688123) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥102.28, compared to a current price of ¥132.41 — trading 29.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 729.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 707.45 and 3459.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 20.50. Giantec Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Giantec Semiconductor (SHSE:688123), the current Interest Coverage is 729.71 as of Mar. 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 Giantec Semiconductor (SHSE:688123) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Giantec Semiconductor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥132.41 is trading 29.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥102.28. GuruFocus considers Giantec Semiconductor to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688123:

  • Interest Coverage: 729.71 (near median its 10-year median of 707.45)
  • GF Value™: ¥102.28 vs. price of ¥132.41 (29.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3459.6% above the Semiconductors median (#39 of 637)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Giantec Semiconductor Business Description

Address No.12, Lane 647, Songtao Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN
Giantec Semiconductor Corp is engaged in research and development, design and sales of integrated circuit products, and provides application solutions and technical support services. The company has four product lines, EEPROM, MCU/Smart Card, VCM Driver and OPA. It provides products to various industries including electronics, networking, telecommunication, home electronic applications, computers, smart energy meters, medical, automotive, transportation.
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