Tze Shin International Co (TPE:2611) Interest Coverage: 2.23 (As of Dec. 2025) — 272% Above Median

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TPE:2611 Tze Shin International Co Ltd TPE:2611
66 GF Score
Price NT$14.55
GF Value NT$18.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Tze Shin International Co Interest Coverage?

Tze Shin International Co TPE:2611 -0.34% 66 Interest Coverage is 2.23 as of Dec. 2025, which is 272% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates TPE:2611 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Transportation companies, Tze Shin International Co ranks worse than 95.25% 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. Tze Shin International Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$9.8 Mil. Tze Shin International Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-4.4 Mil. Tze Shin International Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.23. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tze Shin International Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2611' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.6   Max: 0.66
Current: 0.66


TPE:2611's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
95.25% of 842 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.77 vs TPE:2611: 0.66

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


Tze Shin International Co  (TPE:2611) 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 .


Tze Shin International Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Tze Shin International Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tze Shin International 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.

Tze Shin International Co Interest Coverage Chart

Tze Shin International Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Tze Shin International 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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Tze Shin International Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Tze Shin International 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.


Tze Shin International Co Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Tze Shin International Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tze Shin International Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


TPE:2611
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Tze Shin International 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.

Tze Shin International 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, Tze Shin International Co's Interest Expense was NT$-17.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$11.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$732.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*11.436/-17.277
=0.66

Tze Shin International Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Tze Shin International Co's Interest Expense was NT$-4.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$9.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$732.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*9.774/-4.387
=2.23

* 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 2.23 mean?
Tze Shin International Co (TPE:2611) has a Interest Coverage of 2.23 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tze Shin International Co and its competitors. This is 272% above median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Tze Shin International Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.04 to 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Tze Shin International Co ranks #802 out of 842 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is Tze Shin International Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Tze Shin International Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.23 is 272% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.66. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.77. Tze Shin International Co's value of 2.23 is 61.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tze Shin International Co ranks #802 out of 842 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tze Shin International Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tze Shin International Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Tze Shin International Co ranks #802 out of 842 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Tze Shin International Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.77. Tze Shin International Co's value of 2.23 is 61.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Tze Shin International Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.04 to 0.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 5.77, Tze Shin International Co has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.77, based on 842 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. Tze Shin International Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.23 is 61.4% below 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 Tze Shin International Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tze Shin International Co's current Interest Coverage is 2.23, which is 272% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tze Shin International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tze Shin International Co (TPE:2611) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.39, compared to a current price of NT$14.55 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.23, which is 272% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 61.4% below the Transportation industry median of 5.77. Tze Shin International Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 Tze Shin International Co (TPE:2611), the current Interest Coverage is 2.23 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 Tze Shin International Co (TPE:2611) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tze Shin International Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$14.55 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.39. GuruFocus considers Tze Shin International Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2611:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.23 (272% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
  • GF Value™: NT$18.39 vs. price of NT$14.55 (20.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.4% below the Transportation median (#802 of 842)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2611 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tze Shin International Co Business Description

Address Section 3, Civic Boulevard, 6th Floor, No. 206, Da\'an District, Taipei, TWN, 104
Tze Shin International Co Ltd operates in the shipping and ports industry. The Company offers long-distance container transshipment; Shipside transportation operations; container haulage; truck freight: transportation of chemicals, gasoline, and diesel tanks, lease of containers, racks, and equipment; and bulk goods; and entrust of construction companies to build commercial, industrial buildings, and public housing for sale and leasing. The company's revenue mainly comes from transportation services and the operation of international tourist hotels. The segments include: Hotel segment, Transportation segment, Construction segment and Other segment, of which Hotel segment derives maximum revenue.
66GF Score

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