Formosa Oilseed Processing Co (TPE:1225) Interest Coverage: 10.20 (As of Dec. 2025) — 20% Below Median


TPE:1225 Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Ltd TPE:1225
71 GF Score
Price NT$28.10
GF Value NT$38.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Interest Coverage?

Formosa Oilseed Processing Co TPE:1225 71 Interest Coverage is 10.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 12.78. GuruFocus rates TPE:1225 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$38.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co ranks worse than 55.42% 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. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$164 Mil. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-16 Mil. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.20. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:1225' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.13   Med: 12.78   Max: 20.91
Current: 6.77


TPE:1225's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
55.42% of 1505 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs TPE:1225: 6.77

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


Formosa Oilseed Processing Co  (TPE:1225) 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 .


Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosa Oilseed Processing 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.

Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Interest Coverage Chart

Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Formosa Oilseed Processing 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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TPE:1225 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Formosa Oilseed Processing 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.


Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


TPE:1225
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Formosa Oilseed Processing 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.

Formosa Oilseed Processing 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, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Interest Expense was NT$-78 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$529 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$806 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*528.836/-78.136
=6.77

Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Interest Expense was NT$-16 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$164 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$806 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*164.497/-16.12
=10.20

* 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 10.20 mean?
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co (TPE:1225) has a Interest Coverage of 10.20 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Formosa Oilseed Processing Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 12.78. Over the past decade, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.13 to 20.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co ranks #834 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's current Interest Coverage of 10.20 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 12.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.13 to a high of 20.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's value of 10.20 is 18.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co ranks #834 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co ranks #834 out of 1505 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Formosa Oilseed Processing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's value of 10.20 is 18.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.13 to 20.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.78 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Formosa Oilseed Processing 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,505 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. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's current Interest Coverage of 10.20 is 18.6% 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 Formosa Oilseed Processing Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's current Interest Coverage is 10.20, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 12.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Oilseed Processing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co (TPE:1225) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$38.67, compared to a current price of NT$28.10 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 10.20, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 12.78 and 18.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Formosa Oilseed Processing Co (TPE:1225), the current Interest Coverage is 10.20 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 Formosa Oilseed Processing Co (TPE:1225) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$28.10 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$38.67. GuruFocus considers Formosa Oilseed Processing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1225:

  • Interest Coverage: 10.20 (20% below median its 10-year median of 12.78)
  • GF Value™: NT$38.67 vs. price of NT$28.10 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#834 of 1505)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Business Description

Address No. 453, Section 1, Shatian Road, Dadu District, Fushan Village, Taichung, TWN, 432004
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Ltd is a company principally engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of oil products and feedstuff. Its businesses include the manufacturing and the selling of soybean oil, soy flour, flour, oatmeal, corn, pet food, and import and export transactions. Its feedstuff products include soybean powder, wheat powder, wheat bran, barley, and mixed feedstuff, among others.
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