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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. Long Bon Development Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-28 Mil. Long Bon Development Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-37 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Long Bon Development Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2514'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 2.68 Max: 8.85
Current: 5.78
TPE:2514's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 57.88% of 1370
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.02
vs TPE:2514: 5.78
Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) 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 .
Long Bon Development Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Long Bon Development Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Long Bon Development 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:2514 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Long Bon Development 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.
Long Bon Development Co Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Long Bon Development Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Long Bon Development Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Long Bon Development 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:
Long Bon Development Co 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?
Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Long Bon Development Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Long Bon Development Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.89 to 8.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #793 out of 1370 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Long Bon Development Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Long Bon Development Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 8.85. Based on the distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #793 out of 1370 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Long Bon Development Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Long Bon Development Co's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #793 out of 1370 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Long Bon Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.02. Historically, Long Bon Development Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.89 to 8.85 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 8.02, based on 1,370 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 Long Bon Development Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Long Bon Development Co'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 Long Bon Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.12, compared to a current price of NT$12.05 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Long Bon Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Jun. 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 Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Long Bon Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$12.05 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.12.
GuruFocus considers Long Bon Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2514:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: NT$17.12 vs. price of NT$12.05 (29.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2514 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Long Bon Development Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company with operations in commercial property and car-park leasing, property developments, hotel management, and online shopping services. The company is also engaged in the management of the Qiaoyuan clubhouse, including guest rooms, conference rooms, and education and training rooms. Investment, Funeral, and Recreation were the group's four segments. Construction projects are the focus of the construction segment. The investment segment invests in financial instruments, while the funeral division provides funeral services and other services. Sports facilities are provided by the recreation segment. The majority of the revenue of the group is from the construction segment.
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