China Ecotek (TPE:1535) Interest Coverage: 794.17 (As of Dec. 2025) — 584% Above Median


TPE:1535 China Ecotek Corp TPE:1535
87 GF Score
Price NT$49.75
GF Value NT$68.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China Ecotek Interest Coverage?

China Ecotek TPE:1535 -0.70% 87 Interest Coverage is 794.17 as of Dec. 2025, which is 584% above its 10-year median of 116.17. GuruFocus rates TPE:1535 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$68.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,322 Industrial Products companies, China Ecotek ranks better than 91.95% 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. China Ecotek's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$159 Mil. China Ecotek's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0 Mil. China Ecotek's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 794.17. 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. China Ecotek Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TPE:1535' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.25   Med: 116.17   Max: 465.57
Current: 465.57


TPE:1535's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
91.95% of 2322 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.775 vs TPE:1535: 465.57

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


China Ecotek  (TPE:1535) 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 .


China Ecotek Interest Coverage Related Terms


China Ecotek Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Ecotek'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.

China Ecotek Interest Coverage Chart

China Ecotek Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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China Ecotek 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:1535 vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, China Ecotek'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.


China Ecotek Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, China Ecotek's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Ecotek's Interest Coverage falls into.


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China Ecotek 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.

China Ecotek'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, China Ecotek's Interest Expense was NT$-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$466 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$24 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*466.037/-1.001
=465.57

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, China Ecotek's Interest Expense was NT$-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$159 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$24 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*158.834/-0.2
=794.17

* 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 794.17 mean?
China Ecotek (TPE:1535) has a Interest Coverage of 794.17 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China Ecotek and its competitors. This is 584% above median its historical median of 116.17. Over the past decade, China Ecotek's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.25 to 465.57. According to the industry distribution chart, China Ecotek ranks #187 out of 2322 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is China Ecotek's Interest Coverage too high?
China Ecotek's current Interest Coverage of 794.17 is 584% above median its 10-year median of 116.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.25 to a high of 465.57. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.78. China Ecotek's value of 794.17 is 5275.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Ecotek ranks #187 out of 2322 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Ecotek has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Ecotek's Interest Coverage compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, China Ecotek ranks #187 out of 2322 companies for Interest Coverage. This places China Ecotek in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.78. China Ecotek's value of 794.17 is 5275.1% above this benchmark. Historically, China Ecotek's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.25 to 465.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 116.17 vs. the industry median of 14.78, China Ecotek 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.78, based on 2,322 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. China Ecotek's current Interest Coverage of 794.17 is 5275.1% 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 China Ecotek and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Ecotek's current Interest Coverage is 794.17, which is 584% above median its own 10-year median of 116.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Ecotek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Ecotek (TPE:1535) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$68.05, compared to a current price of NT$49.75 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 794.17, which is 584% above median its 10-year median of 116.17 and 5275.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.78. China Ecotek's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 China Ecotek (TPE:1535), the current Interest Coverage is 794.17 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 China Ecotek (TPE:1535) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Ecotek stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$49.75 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$68.05. GuruFocus considers China Ecotek to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1535:

  • Interest Coverage: 794.17 (584% above median its 10-year median of 116.17)
  • GF Value™: NT$68.05 vs. price of NT$49.75 (26.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 5275.1% above the Industrial Products median (#187 of 2322)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1535 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Ecotek Business Description

Address Chenggong 2nd Road, No.88, 8th Floor, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City, TWN, 80661
China Ecotek Corp is engaged in the planning, design, installation, maintenance, and environmental impact assessment for environmental protection equipment, cogeneration equipment, and steel industry equipment. The company and its subsidiaries mainly operate in two regions - Taiwan and Vietnam.
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