Optimax Technology (TPE:3051) Interest Coverage: 10.75 (As of Dec. 2025) — 237% Above Median


TPE:3051 Optimax Technology Corp TPE:3051
73 GF Score
Price NT$25.20
GF Value NT$25.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Optimax Technology Interest Coverage?

Optimax Technology TPE:3051 73 Interest Coverage is 10.75 as of Dec. 2025, which is 237% above its 10-year median of 3.19. GuruFocus rates TPE:3051 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$25.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,678 Hardware companies, Optimax Technology ranks worse than 61.14% 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. Optimax Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$78 Mil. Optimax Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-7 Mil. Optimax Technology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.75. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:3051' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 3.19   Max: 11.68
Current: 8.7


TPE:3051's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
61.14% of 1678 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.645 vs TPE:3051: 8.70

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


Optimax Technology  (TPE:3051) 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 .


Optimax Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms


Optimax Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Optimax Technology'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.

Optimax Technology Interest Coverage Chart

Optimax Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Optimax Technology 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 16.61 11.90 7.24 4.57 10.75

TPE:3051 vs APH, GLW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Optimax Technology'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.


Optimax Technology Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Optimax Technology 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.

Optimax Technology'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, Optimax Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-29 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$255 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$107 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*255.153/-29.343
=8.70

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Optimax Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$78 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$107 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*77.778/-7.238
=10.75

* 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 10.75 mean?
Optimax Technology (TPE:3051) has a Interest Coverage of 10.75 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Optimax Technology and its competitors. This is 237% above median its historical median of 3.19. Over the past decade, Optimax Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.68 to 11.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimax Technology ranks #1026 out of 1678 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Optimax Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
Optimax Technology's current Interest Coverage of 10.75 is 237% above median its 10-year median of 3.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 11.68. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.65. Optimax Technology's value of 10.75 is 21.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optimax Technology ranks #1026 out of 1678 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Optimax Technology has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimax Technology's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optimax Technology ranks #1026 out of 1678 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Optimax Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.65. Optimax Technology's value of 10.75 is 21.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Optimax Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.68 to 11.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.19 vs. the industry median of 13.65, Optimax Technology 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. Optimax Technology's current Interest Coverage of 10.75 is 21.2% 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 Optimax Technology 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. Optimax Technology's current Interest Coverage is 10.75, which is 237% above median its own 10-year median of 3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optimax Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Technology (TPE:3051) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$25.70, compared to a current price of NT$25.20 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 10.75, which is 237% above median its 10-year median of 3.19 and 21.2% below the Hardware industry median of 13.65. Optimax Technology's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Optimax Technology (TPE:3051), the current Interest Coverage is 10.75 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 Optimax Technology (TPE:3051) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$25.20 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$25.70. GuruFocus considers Optimax Technology to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3051:

  • Interest Coverage: 10.75 (237% above median its 10-year median of 3.19)
  • GF Value™: NT$25.70 vs. price of NT$25.20 (1.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.2% below the Hardware median (#1026 of 1678)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3051 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Optimax Technology Business Description

Address No. 37, Lane 659, Pingdong Road, Pingzhen District, Taoyuan City, TWN, 32465
Optimax Technology Corp operates in the electronics component industry. The company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacturing and selling of polarizers. The company offers products for twisted nematics LCDs, super twisted nematic LCDs, and other products.
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