Zenitron (TPE:3028) Interest Coverage: 3.01 (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Below Median


TPE:3028 Zenitron Corp TPE:3028
62 GF Score
Price NT$81.40
GF Value NT$38.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Zenitron Interest Coverage?

Zenitron TPE:3028 +0.62% 62 Interest Coverage is 3.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 3.44. GuruFocus rates TPE:3028 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$38.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Semiconductors companies, Zenitron ranks worse than 82.7% 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. Zenitron's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$351 Mil. Zenitron's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-117 Mil. Zenitron's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.01. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Zenitron Corp interest coverage is 3.26, which is low.

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

TPE:3028' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77   Med: 3.44   Max: 9.15
Current: 3.26


TPE:3028's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
82.7% of 636 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.225 vs TPE:3028: 3.26

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


Zenitron  (TPE:3028) 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 .


Zenitron Interest Coverage Related Terms


Zenitron Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zenitron'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.

Zenitron Interest Coverage Chart

Zenitron 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 9.15 3.77 1.95 1.77 3.26

Zenitron 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 2.53 3.46 4.03 2.79 3.01

TPE:3028 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Zenitron'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.


Zenitron Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Zenitron 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.

Zenitron'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, Zenitron's Interest Expense was NT$-395 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$1,290 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$32 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1289.831/-395.076
=3.26

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Zenitron's Interest Expense was NT$-117 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$351 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$32 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*351.055/-116.52
=3.01

* 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 3.01 mean?
Zenitron (TPE:3028) has a Interest Coverage of 3.01 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Zenitron and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 3.44. Over the past decade, Zenitron's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.77 to 9.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Zenitron ranks #526 out of 636 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Zenitron's Interest Coverage too high?
Zenitron's current Interest Coverage of 3.01 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 9.15. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Zenitron's value of 3.01 is 85.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zenitron ranks #526 out of 636 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zenitron has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zenitron's Interest Coverage compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Zenitron ranks #526 out of 636 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Zenitron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Zenitron's value of 3.01 is 85.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Zenitron's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.77 to 9.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 20.23, Zenitron 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 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. Zenitron's current Interest Coverage of 3.01 is 85.1% 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 Zenitron 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. Zenitron's current Interest Coverage is 3.01, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenitron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenitron (TPE:3028) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$38.50, compared to a current price of NT$81.40 — trading 111.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.01, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 85.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 20.23. Zenitron's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Zenitron (TPE:3028), the current Interest Coverage is 3.01 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 Zenitron (TPE:3028) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenitron stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$81.40 is trading 111.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$38.50. GuruFocus considers Zenitron to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3028:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.01 (13% below median its 10-year median of 3.44)
  • GF Value™: NT$38.50 vs. price of NT$81.40 (111.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.1% below the Semiconductors median (#526 of 636)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3028 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zenitron Business Description

Address No. 8, Lane 250, Xinhu 2nd Road, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114065
Zenitron Corp is engaged in the sales of electrical components. It provides solutions for Power Supply Solutions, Telecom & Communication Solutions, Industrial Electronics Solutions, Consumer Solutions, and IoT Solutions. Its Line Card products include Semiconductor Components, Line Card Semiconductor Components, Industrial Applications, Retail, including Acer, Sandisk, and others. Its geographic locations are Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Others. It generates the maximum of its revenue from Hong Kong. It generates revenue from sales of electronic components.
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