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. Microelectronics Technology's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-145 Mil. Microelectronics Technology's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-13 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Microelectronics Technology's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2314's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 13.73 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
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 .
Microelectronics Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms
Microelectronics Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
TPE:2314 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Microelectronics Technology'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.
Microelectronics Technology Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Microelectronics Technology's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microelectronics Technology's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
Microelectronics Technology did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Microelectronics Technology (TPE:2314) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Microelectronics Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Microelectronics Technology ranks #999999 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Microelectronics Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
Microelectronics Technology's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Microelectronics Technology ranks #999999 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Microelectronics Technology has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microelectronics Technology's Interest Coverage compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Microelectronics Technology ranks #999999 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Microelectronics Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.73, based on 1,672 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. 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 Microelectronics Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microelectronics Technology's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microelectronics Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microelectronics Technology (TPE:2314) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$28.27, compared to a current price of NT$15.45 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Microelectronics Technology's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Microelectronics Technology (TPE:2314), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Microelectronics Technology (TPE:2314) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microelectronics Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$15.45 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$28.27.
GuruFocus considers Microelectronics Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2314:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: NT$28.27 vs. price of NT$15.45 (45.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2314 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microelectronics Technology Inc is engaged in the design, manufacture and sales of terrestrial microwave, satellite communication system products, and related customized products. The company's products include Satellite Broadband TV, Microwave Radio Blackhaul, mobile products, and RFID, among others. The company operates in the United States, Mainland China, and other areas.
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