Goldsun Building Materials Co (TPE:2504) Interest Coverage: 50.29 (As of Dec. 2025) — 52% Above Median

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TPE:2504 Goldsun Building Materials Co Ltd TPE:2504
82 GF Score
Price NT$31.05
GF Value NT$37.41
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Goldsun Building Materials Co Interest Coverage?

Goldsun Building Materials Co TPE:2504 +2.48% 82 Interest Coverage is 50.29 as of Dec. 2025, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 33.04. GuruFocus rates TPE:2504 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$37.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Building Materials companies, Goldsun Building Materials Co ranks better than 84.36% 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. Goldsun Building Materials Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,316 Mil. Goldsun Building Materials Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-26 Mil. Goldsun Building Materials Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 50.29. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Goldsun Building Materials Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2504' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 33.04   Max: 53.7
Current: 53.7


TPE:2504's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
84.36% of 307 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 6.61 vs TPE:2504: 53.70

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


Goldsun Building Materials Co  (TPE:2504) 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 .


Goldsun Building Materials Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Goldsun Building Materials Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Goldsun Building Materials 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.

Goldsun Building Materials Co Interest Coverage Chart

Goldsun Building Materials Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Goldsun Building Materials 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:2504 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Goldsun Building Materials 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.


Goldsun Building Materials Co Interest Coverage vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Goldsun Building Materials Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Goldsun Building Materials Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


TPE:2504
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Goldsun Building Materials 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.

Goldsun Building Materials 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, Goldsun Building Materials Co's Interest Expense was NT$-95 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$5,100 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$8,792 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*5099.858/-94.976
=53.70

Goldsun Building Materials Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Goldsun Building Materials Co's Interest Expense was NT$-26 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$1,316 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$8,792 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1315.95/-26.168
=50.29

* 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 50.29 mean?
Goldsun Building Materials Co (TPE:2504) has a Interest Coverage of 50.29 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Goldsun Building Materials Co and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 33.04. Over the past decade, Goldsun Building Materials Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.02 to 53.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Goldsun Building Materials Co ranks #48 out of 307 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Goldsun Building Materials Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Goldsun Building Materials Co's current Interest Coverage of 50.29 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 33.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 53.70. The Building Materials industry median Interest Coverage is 6.61. Goldsun Building Materials Co's value of 50.29 is 660.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Goldsun Building Materials Co ranks #48 out of 307 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Goldsun Building Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Goldsun Building Materials Co's Interest Coverage compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Goldsun Building Materials Co ranks #48 out of 307 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Goldsun Building Materials Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.61. Goldsun Building Materials Co's value of 50.29 is 660.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Goldsun Building Materials Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.02 to 53.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.04 vs. the industry median of 6.61, Goldsun Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
The median Interest Coverage among Building Materials companies is 6.61, based on 307 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. Goldsun Building Materials Co's current Interest Coverage of 50.29 is 660.8% 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 Goldsun Building Materials Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Goldsun Building Materials Co's current Interest Coverage is 50.29, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 33.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Goldsun Building Materials Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goldsun Building Materials Co (TPE:2504) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$37.41, compared to a current price of NT$31.05 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 50.29, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 33.04 and 660.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 6.61. Goldsun Building Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Goldsun Building Materials Co (TPE:2504), the current Interest Coverage is 50.29 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 Goldsun Building Materials Co (TPE:2504) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goldsun Building Materials Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$31.05 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$37.41. GuruFocus considers Goldsun Building Materials Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2504:

  • Interest Coverage: 50.29 (52% above median its 10-year median of 33.04)
  • GF Value™: NT$37.41 vs. price of NT$31.05 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 660.8% above the Building Materials median (#48 of 307)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2504 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Goldsun Building Materials Co Business Description

Address No. 8, Xinhu 1st Road, 7th Floor, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 11494
Goldsun Building Materials Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company that produces and distributes ready-mixed concretes and cement and and building rental. The company has reporting segments namely Pre-mixed concrete Segment in Taiwan, Pre-mixed concrete Segment in Mainland China and Others. The company generates a majority of its sales from the Taiwan market.
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