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. Acer Gadget's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$69 Mil. Acer Gadget's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
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. Acer Gadget Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acer Gadget's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2432'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 147.26 Med: 2113.87 Max: 2355.28
Current: 2130.17
TPE:2432's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 96.05% of 1672
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.73
vs TPE:2432: 2130.17
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 .
Acer Gadget Interest Coverage Related Terms
Acer Gadget Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acer Gadget'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.
TPE:2432 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Acer Gadget'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.
Acer Gadget Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Acer Gadget's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acer Gadget'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:
* 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?
Acer Gadget (TPE:2432) 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 Acer Gadget and its competitors. Over the past decade, Acer Gadget's Interest Coverage has ranged from 147.26 to 2,355.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Acer Gadget ranks #66 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Acer Gadget's Interest Coverage too high?
Acer Gadget's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 147.26 to a high of 2,355.28. Based on the distribution chart, Acer Gadget ranks #66 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acer Gadget has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acer Gadget's Interest Coverage compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Acer Gadget ranks #66 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Acer Gadget in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Historically, Acer Gadget's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 147.26 to 2,355.28 over the past decade. 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 Acer Gadget 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. Acer Gadget'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 Acer Gadget stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acer Gadget (TPE:2432) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$50.85, compared to a current price of NT$28.60 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Acer Gadget's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Acer Gadget (TPE:2432), 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 Acer Gadget (TPE:2432) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acer Gadget stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$28.60 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$50.85.
GuruFocus considers Acer Gadget to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2432:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: NT$50.85 vs. price of NT$28.60 (43.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2432 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acer Gadget Inc mainly engages in telecom value-added network business, the design, sales, and lease of computer software and hardware application systems, and the sales of computer peripherals and smart life products. Its segments include the Smart Devices and Value-Added Trading Division, which generates maximum revenue and mainly engages in gaming and non-gaming products, computer peripherals, and smart life products, the Fashion Division, which engages in bags, apparel, luggage, and accessories, the Smart Mobility Division, which engages in e-Scooters and e-Bikes, and the Solutions Division, which engages in system planning, development, maintenance, operation, and service promotion. The company generates maximum revenue from China.
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