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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. K Laser Technology's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-29 Mil. K Laser Technology's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-18 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. K Laser Technology Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for K Laser Technology's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2461'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 4.79 Max: 11.8
Current: 0.03
TPE:2461's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 100% of 318
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.05
vs TPE:2461: 0.03
K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) 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 .
K Laser Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms
K Laser Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K Laser Technology'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:2461 vs SW, PKG, IP: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, K Laser 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.
K Laser Technology Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, K Laser Technology's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K Laser 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:
K Laser 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?
K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) 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 K Laser Technology and its competitors. Over the past decade, K Laser Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.01 to 11.80. According to the industry distribution chart, K Laser Technology ranks #318 out of 318 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Is K Laser Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
K Laser Technology's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 11.80. Based on the distribution chart, K Laser Technology ranks #318 out of 318 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K Laser Technology has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Laser Technology's Interest Coverage compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, K Laser Technology ranks #318 out of 318 companies for Interest Coverage. This places K Laser Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.05. Historically, K Laser Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.01 to 11.80 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.05, based on 318 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 K Laser Technology and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K Laser 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 K Laser Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.63, compared to a current price of NT$16.95 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). K Laser Technology's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 K Laser Technology (TPE:2461), 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 K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Laser Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$16.95 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.63.
GuruFocus considers K Laser Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2461:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: NT$21.63 vs. price of NT$16.95 (21.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K Laser Technology Inc is engaged research and development, production, manufacturing, and sales of laser holographic packaging materials as well as import and export trade. Its product offerings include holographic films, holographic paper products, and hot & cold foils, lamination paper, transfer paper, and others. The company's geographical segments are China, Other regions of Asia, and Others.
67GF Score
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