WT Microelectronics Co (TPE:3036) Interest Coverage: 4.81 (As of Dec. 2025) — 15% Above Median


TPE:3036 WT Microelectronics Co Ltd TPE:3036
82 GF Score
Price NT$211.50
GF Value NT$210.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is WT Microelectronics Co Interest Coverage?

WT Microelectronics Co TPE:3036 82 Interest Coverage is 4.81 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 4.17. GuruFocus rates TPE:3036 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$210.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,678 Hardware companies, WT Microelectronics Co ranks worse than 77% 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. WT Microelectronics Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$6,127 Mil. WT Microelectronics Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1,273 Mil. WT Microelectronics Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.81. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:3036' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12   Med: 4.17   Max: 14.77
Current: 4.27


TPE:3036's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
77% of 1678 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.645 vs TPE:3036: 4.27

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


WT Microelectronics Co  (TPE:3036) 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 .


WT Microelectronics Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


WT Microelectronics Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WT Microelectronics 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.

WT Microelectronics Co Interest Coverage Chart

WT Microelectronics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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WT Microelectronics 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:3036 vs APH, GLW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, WT Microelectronics 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.


WT Microelectronics Co Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, WT Microelectronics Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WT Microelectronics Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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WT Microelectronics 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.

WT Microelectronics 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, WT Microelectronics Co's Interest Expense was NT$-5,042 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$21,522 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$35,662 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*21522.176/-5041.763
=4.27

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, WT Microelectronics Co's Interest Expense was NT$-1,273 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$6,127 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$35,662 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*6126.793/-1272.925
=4.81

* 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 4.81 mean?
WT Microelectronics Co (TPE:3036) has a Interest Coverage of 4.81 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on WT Microelectronics Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 4.17. Over the past decade, WT Microelectronics Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.12 to 14.77. According to the industry distribution chart, WT Microelectronics Co ranks #1292 out of 1678 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is WT Microelectronics Co's Interest Coverage too high?
WT Microelectronics Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.81 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 4.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 14.77. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.65. WT Microelectronics Co's value of 4.81 is 64.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WT Microelectronics Co ranks #1292 out of 1678 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WT Microelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WT Microelectronics Co's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, WT Microelectronics Co ranks #1292 out of 1678 companies for Interest Coverage. This places WT Microelectronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.65. WT Microelectronics Co's value of 4.81 is 64.7% below this benchmark. Historically, WT Microelectronics Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.12 to 14.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.17 vs. the industry median of 13.65, WT Microelectronics 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.65, based on 1,678 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. WT Microelectronics Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.81 is 64.7% 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 WT Microelectronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WT Microelectronics Co's current Interest Coverage is 4.81, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 4.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WT Microelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WT Microelectronics Co (TPE:3036) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$210.36, compared to a current price of NT$211.50 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.81, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 4.17 and 64.7% below the Hardware industry median of 13.65. WT Microelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 WT Microelectronics Co (TPE:3036), the current Interest Coverage is 4.81 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 WT Microelectronics Co (TPE:3036) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WT Microelectronics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$211.50 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$210.36. GuruFocus considers WT Microelectronics Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3036:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.81 (15% above median its 10-year median of 4.17)
  • GF Value™: NT$210.36 vs. price of NT$211.50 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.7% below the Hardware median (#1292 of 1678)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3036 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WT Microelectronics Co Business Description

Address No. 738, Zhongzheng Road, 14th Floor, Zhonghe District, New Taipei, TWN, 235
WT Microelectronics Co Ltd develops and sells electronic and communication components. The company acts as a bridge between the upstream and downstream of the semiconductor industry, providing the professional supply chain management services to original equipment manufacturers and customers. The company depends on a host of marketing and sales channels to help deliver value-added technical support, explore component application opportunities, and facilitate product development timelines.
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