Syscom Computer Engineering Co (TPE:2453) Interest Coverage: 25.36 (As of Dec. 2025) — 45% Above Median


TPE:2453 Syscom Computer Engineering Co TPE:2453
96 GF Score
Price NT$55.00
GF Value NT$66.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Syscom Computer Engineering Co Interest Coverage?

Syscom Computer Engineering Co TPE:2453 -0.54% 96 Interest Coverage is 25.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 17.43. GuruFocus rates TPE:2453 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$66.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,705 Software companies, Syscom Computer Engineering Co ranks worse than 52.26% 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. Syscom Computer Engineering Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$110 Mil. Syscom Computer Engineering Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-4 Mil. Syscom Computer Engineering Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.36. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:2453' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.04   Med: 17.43   Max: 52.66
Current: 22.15


TPE:2453's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
52.26% of 1705 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.78 vs TPE:2453: 22.15

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


Syscom Computer Engineering Co  (TPE:2453) 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 .


Syscom Computer Engineering Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Syscom Computer Engineering Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Syscom Computer Engineering 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.

Syscom Computer Engineering Co Interest Coverage Chart

Syscom Computer Engineering Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Syscom Computer Engineering 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:2453 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Syscom Computer Engineering 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.


Syscom Computer Engineering Co Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Syscom Computer Engineering Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Syscom Computer Engineering Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Syscom Computer Engineering 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.

Syscom Computer Engineering 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, Syscom Computer Engineering Co's Interest Expense was NT$-16 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$353 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*352.78/-15.928
=22.15

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Syscom Computer Engineering Co's Interest Expense was NT$-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$110 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*109.579/-4.321
=25.36

* 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 25.36 mean?
Syscom Computer Engineering Co (TPE:2453) has a Interest Coverage of 25.36 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Syscom Computer Engineering Co and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 17.43. Over the past decade, Syscom Computer Engineering Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.04 to 52.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Syscom Computer Engineering Co ranks #891 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Syscom Computer Engineering Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Syscom Computer Engineering Co's current Interest Coverage of 25.36 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 17.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.04 to a high of 52.66. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. Syscom Computer Engineering Co's value of 25.36 is 2.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Syscom Computer Engineering Co ranks #891 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Syscom Computer Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Syscom Computer Engineering Co's Interest Coverage compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Syscom Computer Engineering Co ranks #891 out of 1705 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Syscom Computer Engineering Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. Syscom Computer Engineering Co's value of 25.36 is 2.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Syscom Computer Engineering Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.04 to 52.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.43 vs. the industry median of 24.78, Syscom Computer Engineering 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.78, based on 1,705 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. Syscom Computer Engineering Co's current Interest Coverage of 25.36 is 2.3% 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 Syscom Computer Engineering Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Syscom Computer Engineering Co's current Interest Coverage is 25.36, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 17.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Syscom Computer Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Syscom Computer Engineering Co (TPE:2453) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$66.72, compared to a current price of NT$55.00 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 25.36, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 17.43 and 2.3% above the Software industry median of 24.78. Syscom Computer Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Syscom Computer Engineering Co (TPE:2453), the current Interest Coverage is 25.36 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 Syscom Computer Engineering Co (TPE:2453) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Syscom Computer Engineering Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$55.00 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$66.72. GuruFocus considers Syscom Computer Engineering Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2453:

  • Interest Coverage: 25.36 (45% above median its 10-year median of 17.43)
  • GF Value™: NT$66.72 vs. price of NT$55.00 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 2.3% above the Software median (#891 of 1705)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2453 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Syscom Computer Engineering Co Business Description

Address No. 115, Emei Street, 6th Floor, Wanhua District, Taipei, TWN, 108
Syscom Computer Engineering Co is an information technology service-providing company. The company mainly leases and sells computer systems and designs computer software. The company also provides services for the integration of computer information systems and maintenance of computer hardware. The company operates in geographical areas of Taiwan, China, the U.S.A., and Southeast Asia.
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