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Ampoc Far-East CoTPE:2493 -2.27%79 Interest Coverage is 943.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 7,049.06. GuruFocus rates TPE:2493 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$91.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 641 Semiconductors companies, Ampoc Far-East Co ranks better than 92.98% 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. Ampoc Far-East Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$158 Mil. Ampoc Far-East Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-0 Mil.
Ampoc Far-East Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 943.40.
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. Ampoc Far-East Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ampoc Far-East Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2493'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1119.73 Med: 7049.06 Max: 140460.33
Current: 1119.73
TPE:2493's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 92.98% of 641
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 22.04
vs TPE:2493: 1119.73
Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493) 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 .
Ampoc Far-East Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Ampoc Far-East Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ampoc Far-East 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.
TPE:2493 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Ampoc Far-East 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.
Ampoc Far-East Co Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ampoc Far-East Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ampoc Far-East Co'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.
Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493) has a Interest Coverage of 943.40 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ampoc Far-East Co and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 7,049.06. Over the past decade, Ampoc Far-East Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1,119.73 to 140,460.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Ampoc Far-East Co ranks #45 out of 641 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Ampoc Far-East Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Ampoc Far-East Co's current Interest Coverage of 943.40 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 7,049.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1,119.73 to a high of 140,460.33. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 22.04. Ampoc Far-East Co's value of 943.40 is 4180.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ampoc Far-East Co ranks #45 out of 641 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ampoc Far-East Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ampoc Far-East Co's Interest Coverage compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ampoc Far-East Co ranks #45 out of 641 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ampoc Far-East Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 22.04. Ampoc Far-East Co's value of 943.40 is 4180.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ampoc Far-East Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1,119.73 to 140,460.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7,049.06 vs. the industry median of 22.04, Ampoc Far-East 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 22.04, based on 641 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. Ampoc Far-East Co's current Interest Coverage of 943.40 is 4180.4% 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 Ampoc Far-East Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 22.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ampoc Far-East Co's current Interest Coverage is 943.40, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 7,049.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ampoc Far-East Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$91.09, compared to a current price of NT$215.00 — trading 136% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 943.40, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 7,049.06 and 4180.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 22.04. Ampoc Far-East Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493), the current Interest Coverage is 943.40 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampoc Far-East Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$215.00 is trading 136% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$91.09.
GuruFocus considers Ampoc Far-East Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2493:
Interest Coverage: 943.40 (87% below median its 10-year median of 7,049.06)
GF Value™: NT$91.09 vs. price of NT$215.00 (136% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4180.4% above the Semiconductors median (#45 of 641)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2493 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ampoc Far-East Co Ltd manufactures and markets Equipments, Instruments & Materials to PCB, LCD, IC, FAB and IC Packaging Industries. The Company derives revenue from the manufacture and sales of machinery and equipment as well as the agency and sales of electronic and chemical related products. Its product portfolio includes semiconductors, IC packaging, PCB's, flat panel display and MEMS, IC wafer semiconductor process application. The company Geographically operates in Taiwan and China(including Hong Kong).
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