Kinik Co (TPE:1560) Interest Coverage: 24.06 (As of Dec. 2025) — 38% Below Median

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TPE:1560 Kinik Co TPE:1560
86 GF Score
Price NT$700.00
GF Value NT$361.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kinik Co Interest Coverage?

Kinik Co TPE:1560 -1.27% 86 Interest Coverage is 24.06 as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 38.66. GuruFocus rates TPE:1560 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$361.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,322 Industrial Products companies, Kinik Co ranks better than 62.19% 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. Kinik Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$338 Mil. Kinik Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-14 Mil. Kinik Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 24.06. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:1560' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.72   Med: 38.66   Max: 836
Current: 26.97


TPE:1560's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
62.19% of 2322 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.735 vs TPE:1560: 26.97

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


Kinik Co  (TPE:1560) 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 .


Kinik Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kinik Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kinik 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.

Kinik Co Interest Coverage Chart

Kinik Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Kinik 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 28.11 27.50 31.33 25.92 24.06

TPE:1560 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Kinik 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.


Kinik Co Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kinik Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Kinik 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.

Kinik 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, Kinik Co's Interest Expense was NT$-48 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$1,305 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,972 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1305.423/-48.398
=26.97

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Kinik Co's Interest Expense was NT$-14 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$338 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,972 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*337.788/-14.037
=24.06

* 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 24.06 mean?
Kinik Co (TPE:1560) has a Interest Coverage of 24.06 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kinik Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 38.66. Over the past decade, Kinik Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 22.72 to 836.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kinik Co ranks #878 out of 2322 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Kinik Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Kinik Co's current Interest Coverage of 24.06 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 38.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.72 to a high of 836.00. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.74. Kinik Co's value of 24.06 is 63.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kinik Co ranks #878 out of 2322 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kinik Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinik Co's Interest Coverage compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kinik Co ranks #878 out of 2322 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Kinik Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.74. Kinik Co's value of 24.06 is 63.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kinik Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 22.72 to 836.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.66 vs. the industry median of 14.74, Kinik 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.74, 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. Kinik Co's current Interest Coverage of 24.06 is 63.3% 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 Kinik Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kinik Co's current Interest Coverage is 24.06, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 38.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinik Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinik Co (TPE:1560) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$361.49, compared to a current price of NT$700.00 — trading 93.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 24.06, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 38.66 and 63.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.74. Kinik Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Kinik Co (TPE:1560), the current Interest Coverage is 24.06 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 Kinik Co (TPE:1560) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinik Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$700.00 is trading 93.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$361.49. GuruFocus considers Kinik Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1560:

  • Interest Coverage: 24.06 (38% below median its 10-year median of 38.66)
  • GF Value™: NT$361.49 vs. price of NT$700.00 (93.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.3% above the Industrial Products median (#878 of 2322)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kinik Co Business Description

Address No.64, Zhongshan Road, Yingge District, Taipei, TWN, 239010
Kinik Co manufactures conventional grinding wheels, diamond grinding wheels, CMP diamond disks, dicing blades, and recycled wafers; it also engages in the buying and selling of wafers and import and export transactions.
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