Alpha Networks (TPE:3380) Interest Coverage: 3.64 (As of Dec. 2025) — 81% Below Median


TPE:3380 Alpha Networks Inc TPE:3380
66 GF Score
Price NT$31.50
GF Value NT$30.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Alpha Networks Interest Coverage?

Alpha Networks TPE:3380 -6.39% 66 Interest Coverage is 3.64 as of Dec. 2025, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 19.14. GuruFocus rates TPE:3380 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$30.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,672 Hardware companies, Alpha Networks ranks worse than 59808.55% 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. Alpha Networks's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$114 Mil. Alpha Networks's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-31 Mil. Alpha Networks's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.64. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


TPE:3380's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 13.73
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Alpha Networks  (TPE:3380) 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 .


Alpha Networks Interest Coverage Related Terms


Alpha Networks Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alpha Networks'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.

Alpha Networks Interest Coverage Chart

Alpha Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Alpha Networks 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:3380 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Alpha Networks'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.


Alpha Networks Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Alpha Networks 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.

Alpha Networks'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, Alpha Networks's Interest Expense was NT$-138 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$-71 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$514 Mil.

Alpha Networks did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Alpha Networks's Interest Expense was NT$-31 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$114 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$514 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*114.043/-31.303
=3.64

* 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 3.64 mean?
Alpha Networks (TPE:3380) has a Interest Coverage of 3.64 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Alpha Networks and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 19.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpha Networks ranks #999999 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Alpha Networks' Interest Coverage too high?
Alpha Networks' current Interest Coverage of 3.64 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 19.14. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Alpha Networks' value of 3.64 is 73.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Networks ranks #999999 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alpha Networks has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpha Networks' Interest Coverage compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alpha Networks ranks #999999 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Alpha Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Alpha Networks' value of 3.64 is 73.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.14 vs. the industry median of 13.73, Alpha Networks 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 13.73, based on 1,672 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. Alpha Networks's current Interest Coverage of 3.64 is 73.5% 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 Alpha Networks and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpha Networks's current Interest Coverage is 3.64, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 19.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpha Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Networks (TPE:3380) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.76, compared to a current price of NT$31.50 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.64, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 19.14 and 73.5% below the Hardware industry median of 13.73. Alpha Networks' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Alpha Networks (TPE:3380), the current Interest Coverage is 3.64 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 Alpha Networks (TPE:3380) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Networks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$31.50 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.76. GuruFocus considers Alpha Networks to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3380:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.64 (81% below median its 10-year median of 19.14)
  • GF Value™: NT$30.76 vs. price of NT$31.50 (2.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.5% below the Hardware median (#999999 of 1672)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3380 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alpha Networks Business Description

Address Li-Shing 7th Road, No. 8, Science-based Park, Hsinchu, TWN
Alpha Networks Inc is a provider of telecommunications services mainly engaged in the research, development, design, production, and sale of broadband products, computer network systems, wireless local area networks (LAN), and related accessories. Its product portfolio includes data center switches, Ethernet switches, wireless and fixed broadband products, video radar doorbells, wireless cameras, radar sensors, and others. The Group's reportable segments are: Network related products, which generate maximum revenue, and Others. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Taiwan, Japan, and other regions.
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