Ite Tech (TPE:3014) Interest Coverage: 1,007.58 (As of Dec. 2025) — 12% Below Median


TPE:3014 Ite Tech Inc TPE:3014
94 GF Score
Price NT$157.50
GF Value NT$160.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ite Tech Interest Coverage?

Ite Tech TPE:3014 +1.94% 94 Interest Coverage is 1,007.58 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1,146.83. GuruFocus rates TPE:3014 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$160.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Semiconductors companies, Ite Tech ranks better than 93.24% 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. Ite Tech's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$366 Mil. Ite Tech's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0 Mil. Ite Tech's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,007.58. 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. Ite Tech Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ite Tech's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:3014' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 335.99   Med: 1146.83   Max: 275663
Current: 1182.98


TPE:3014's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
93.24% of 636 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.225 vs TPE:3014: 1182.98

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


Ite Tech  (TPE:3014) 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 .


Ite Tech Interest Coverage Related Terms


Ite Tech Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ite Tech'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.

Ite Tech Interest Coverage Chart

Ite Tech Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,225.03 764.78 1,110.68 1,190.48 1,182.98

Ite Tech Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 882.87 1,215.57 1,305.98 1,191.30 1,007.58

TPE:3014 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Ite Tech'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.


Ite Tech Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ite Tech's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ite Tech's Interest Coverage falls into.


TPE:3014
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Ite Tech 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.

Ite Tech'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, Ite Tech's Interest Expense was NT$-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$1,806 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$69 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1806.404/-1.527
=1,182.98

Ite Tech's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Ite Tech's Interest Expense was NT$-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$366 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$69 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*365.751/-0.363
=1,007.58

* 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 1,007.58 mean?
Ite Tech (TPE:3014) has a Interest Coverage of 1,007.58 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ite Tech and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1,146.83. Over the past decade, Ite Tech's Interest Coverage has ranged from 335.99 to 275,663.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Ite Tech ranks #43 out of 636 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Ite Tech's Interest Coverage too high?
Ite Tech's current Interest Coverage of 1,007.58 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1,146.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 335.99 to a high of 275,663.00. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Ite Tech's value of 1,007.58 is 4881.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ite Tech ranks #43 out of 636 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ite Tech has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ite Tech's Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ite Tech ranks #43 out of 636 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ite Tech in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Ite Tech's value of 1,007.58 is 4881.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ite Tech's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 335.99 to 275,663.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,146.83 vs. the industry median of 20.23, Ite Tech 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 20.23, based on 636 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. Ite Tech's current Interest Coverage of 1,007.58 is 4881.9% 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 Ite Tech and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ite Tech's current Interest Coverage is 1,007.58, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1,146.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ite Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ite Tech (TPE:3014) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$160.12, compared to a current price of NT$157.50 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1,007.58, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1,146.83 and 4881.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 20.23. Ite Tech's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Ite Tech (TPE:3014), the current Interest Coverage is 1,007.58 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 Ite Tech (TPE:3014) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ite Tech stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$157.50 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$160.12. GuruFocus considers Ite Tech to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3014:

  • Interest Coverage: 1,007.58 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1,146.83)
  • GF Value™: NT$160.12 vs. price of NT$157.50 (1.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4881.9% above the Semiconductors median (#43 of 636)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3014 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ite Tech Business Description

Address No. 13, Chuangsin 1st Road, 3rd Floor, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN, 30076
Ite Tech Inc is a fabless integrated circuit (IC) design house. The company principally develops, manufactures, and markets integrated circuits. Its product offerings include Super I/O control (SIO) ICs for desktop computers, embedded control (EC) ICs for notebook computers, high-speed audio-video interface related ICs, system on a chip (SoC), and other customized application chips.
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