Feng Hsin Steel Co (TPE:2015) Interest Coverage: 133.34 (As of Dec. 2025) — 53% Below Median


TPE:2015 Feng Hsin Steel Co Ltd TPE:2015
79 GF Score
Price NT$61.00
GF Value NT$56.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Feng Hsin Steel Co Interest Coverage?

Feng Hsin Steel Co TPE:2015 +0.49% 79 Interest Coverage is 133.34 as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 284.23. GuruFocus rates TPE:2015 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$56.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 456 Steel companies, Feng Hsin Steel Co ranks better than 88.16% 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. Feng Hsin Steel Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$558 Mil. Feng Hsin Steel Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-4 Mil. Feng Hsin Steel Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 133.34. 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. Feng Hsin Steel Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TPE:2015' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.98   Med: 284.23   Max: 1462.13
Current: 112.03


TPE:2015's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
88.16% of 456 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.445 vs TPE:2015: 112.03

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


Feng Hsin Steel Co  (TPE:2015) 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 .


Feng Hsin Steel Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Feng Hsin Steel Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Feng Hsin Steel 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.

Feng Hsin Steel Co Interest Coverage Chart

Feng Hsin Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 596.31 162.50 66.42 62.98 112.03

Feng Hsin Steel 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 75.10 90.29 97.20 150.77 133.34

TPE:2015 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Feng Hsin Steel 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.


Feng Hsin Steel Co Interest Coverage vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Feng Hsin Steel Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Feng Hsin Steel Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


TPE:2015
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Feng Hsin Steel 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.

Feng Hsin Steel 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, Feng Hsin Steel Co's Interest Expense was NT$-22 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$2,502 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$655 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2502.212/-22.335
=112.03

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Feng Hsin Steel Co's Interest Expense was NT$-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$558 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$655 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*557.779/-4.183
=133.34

* 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 133.34 mean?
Feng Hsin Steel Co (TPE:2015) has a Interest Coverage of 133.34 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Feng Hsin Steel Co and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 284.23. Over the past decade, Feng Hsin Steel Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 62.98 to 1,462.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Feng Hsin Steel Co ranks #54 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Feng Hsin Steel Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Feng Hsin Steel Co's current Interest Coverage of 133.34 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 284.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.98 to a high of 1,462.13. The Steel industry median Interest Coverage is 4.45. Feng Hsin Steel Co's value of 133.34 is 2899.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Feng Hsin Steel Co ranks #54 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Feng Hsin Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Feng Hsin Steel Co's Interest Coverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Feng Hsin Steel Co ranks #54 out of 456 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Feng Hsin Steel Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.45. Feng Hsin Steel Co's value of 133.34 is 2899.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Feng Hsin Steel Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 62.98 to 1,462.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 284.23 vs. the industry median of 4.45, Feng Hsin Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Interest Coverage among Steel companies is 4.45, based on 456 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. Feng Hsin Steel Co's current Interest Coverage of 133.34 is 2899.8% 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 Feng Hsin Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Feng Hsin Steel Co's current Interest Coverage is 133.34, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 284.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Feng Hsin Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Feng Hsin Steel Co (TPE:2015) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$56.70, compared to a current price of NT$61.00 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 133.34, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 284.23 and 2899.8% above the Steel industry median of 4.45. Feng Hsin Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Feng Hsin Steel Co (TPE:2015), the current Interest Coverage is 133.34 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 Feng Hsin Steel Co (TPE:2015) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Feng Hsin Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$61.00 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$56.70. GuruFocus considers Feng Hsin Steel Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2015:

  • Interest Coverage: 133.34 (53% below median its 10-year median of 284.23)
  • GF Value™: NT$56.70 vs. price of NT$61.00 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2899.8% above the Steel median (#54 of 456)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2015 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Feng Hsin Steel Co Business Description

Address No.998, Section 1, Jiahou Road, Houli district, Taichung, TWN, 421
Feng Hsin Steel Co Ltd manufacture and sell various types of steel products. The services provided by the Group mainly consist of transportation and insurance services for the various steel products sold. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, processing and trading of various angle iron, round iron, flat iron, flat bar, and others, along with the operation and investment of various incidental businesses. Its Steel Rolling Mill produces carbon steel and special steel. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan.
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