Tonlin Department Store Co (TPE:2910) Interest Coverage: 4.64 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


TPE:2910 Tonlin Department Store Co Ltd TPE:2910
74 GF Score
Price NT$21.95
GF Value NT$19.50
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Tonlin Department Store Co Interest Coverage?

Tonlin Department Store Co TPE:2910 -1.13% 74 Interest Coverage is 4.64 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 4.51. GuruFocus rates TPE:2910 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 823 Retail - Cyclical companies, Tonlin Department Store Co ranks worse than 60.27% 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. Tonlin Department Store Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$67.2 Mil. Tonlin Department Store Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-14.5 Mil. Tonlin Department Store Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.64. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tonlin Department Store Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2910' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92   Med: 4.51   Max: 5.16
Current: 5.16


TPE:2910's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
60.27% of 823 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.91 vs TPE:2910: 5.16

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


Tonlin Department Store Co  (TPE:2910) 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 .


Tonlin Department Store Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Tonlin Department Store Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tonlin Department Store 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.

Tonlin Department Store Co Interest Coverage Chart

Tonlin Department Store Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Tonlin Department Store 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:2910 vs DDS, M: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Tonlin Department Store 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.


Tonlin Department Store Co Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tonlin Department Store Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tonlin Department Store Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Tonlin Department Store 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.

Tonlin Department Store 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, Tonlin Department Store Co's Interest Expense was NT$-54.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$279.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,686.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*279.105/-54.124
=5.16

Tonlin Department Store Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Tonlin Department Store Co's Interest Expense was NT$-14.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$67.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,686.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*67.184/-14.474
=4.64

* 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 4.64 mean?
Tonlin Department Store Co (TPE:2910) has a Interest Coverage of 4.64 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tonlin Department Store Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.51. Over the past decade, Tonlin Department Store Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.92 to 5.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Tonlin Department Store Co ranks #496 out of 823 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Tonlin Department Store Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Tonlin Department Store Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.64 is near median its 10-year median of 4.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 5.16. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.91. Tonlin Department Store Co's value of 4.64 is 41.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tonlin Department Store Co ranks #496 out of 823 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tonlin Department Store Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tonlin Department Store Co's Interest Coverage compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Tonlin Department Store Co ranks #496 out of 823 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Tonlin Department Store Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.91. Tonlin Department Store Co's value of 4.64 is 41.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Tonlin Department Store Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.92 to 5.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.51 vs. the industry median of 7.91, Tonlin Department Store 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.91, based on 823 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. Tonlin Department Store Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.64 is 41.3% 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 Tonlin Department Store Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tonlin Department Store Co's current Interest Coverage is 4.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tonlin Department Store Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tonlin Department Store Co (TPE:2910) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.50, compared to a current price of NT$21.95 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.51 and 41.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.91. Tonlin Department Store Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Tonlin Department Store Co (TPE:2910), the current Interest Coverage is 4.64 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 Tonlin Department Store Co (TPE:2910) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tonlin Department Store Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$21.95 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.50. GuruFocus considers Tonlin Department Store Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2910:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.64 (near median its 10-year median of 4.51)
  • GF Value™: NT$19.50 vs. price of NT$21.95 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#496 of 823)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2910 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tonlin Department Store Co Business Description

Address Zhongxiao East Road, 10th Floor-6, No.197, Section 4, Taipei, TWN
Tonlin Department Store Co Ltd operates department stores offering men's and women's apparel and accessories, food, gifts, and general merchandise, among others. The reporting segments for the company are: Department store and Construction segment. Maximum revenue is generated from the Department store segment.
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