Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co (TPE:2440) Interest Coverage: 0.69 (As of Dec. 2025) — 73% Below Median


TPE:2440 Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co Ltd TPE:2440
68 GF Score
Price NT$16.65
GF Value NT$14.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co Interest Coverage?

Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co TPE:2440 68 Interest Coverage is 0.69 as of Dec. 2025, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates TPE:2440 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,320 Industrial Products companies, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co ranks worse than 99.01% 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. Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$6 Mil. Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-9 Mil. Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.69. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2440' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 2.58   Max: 7.96
Current: 0.23


TPE:2440's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
99.01% of 2320 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.88 vs TPE:2440: 0.23

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


Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co  (TPE:2440) 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 .


Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Space Shuttle Hi-Tech 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.

Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co Interest Coverage Chart

Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co 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:2440 vs VRT, BE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech 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.


Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


TPE:2440
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Space Shuttle Hi-Tech 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.

Space Shuttle Hi-Tech 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, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's Interest Expense was NT$-36 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$85 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*8.024/-35.636
=0.23

Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's Interest Expense was NT$-9 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$85 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*6.34/-9.192
=0.69

* 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 0.69 mean?
Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co (TPE:2440) has a Interest Coverage of 0.69 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 7.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co ranks #2297 out of 2320 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 99%.
Is Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's current Interest Coverage of 0.69 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 7.96. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.88. Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's value of 0.69 is 95.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co ranks #2297 out of 2320 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's Interest Coverage compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co ranks #2297 out of 2320 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.88. Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's value of 0.69 is 95.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 7.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 14.88, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co has consistently been below 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 14.88, based on 2,320 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. Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's current Interest Coverage of 0.69 is 95.4% below 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 Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's current Interest Coverage is 0.69, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co (TPE:2440) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.20, compared to a current price of NT$16.65 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.69, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 95.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.88. Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co (TPE:2440), the current Interest Coverage is 0.69 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 Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co (TPE:2440) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$16.65 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.20. GuruFocus considers Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2440:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.69 (73% below median its 10-year median of 2.58)
  • GF Value™: NT$14.20 vs. price of NT$16.65 (17.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.4% below the Industrial Products median (#2297 of 2320)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2440 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co Business Description

Address Huanke 1ST Road, 9th floor-2, Number 23, Hsinchu County, Zhubei, TWN
Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co Ltd is engaged in the reprocessing of copper and the manufacturing and sales of information transmission cables. The company generates the majority of its revenues from the re-processing and re-manufacturing of various copper materials, the production and sales of information transmission wires, and the manufacturing and sales of related products. The company mainly operates in Asia, hence all the revenue come from Asia itself.
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