Silicon OptronicsTPE:3530 -1.87%71 Interest Coverage is 1,012.35 as of Dec. 2025, which is 187% above its 10-year median of 353.17. GuruFocus rates TPE:3530 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$83.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Semiconductors companies, Silicon Optronics ranks better than 77.32% 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. Silicon Optronics's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$81 Mil. Silicon Optronics's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0 Mil.
Silicon Optronics's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,012.35.
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. Silicon Optronics Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Silicon Optronics's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3530'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.13 Med: 353.17 Max: 1627.23
Current: 147.87
TPE:3530's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 77.32% of 635
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.32
vs TPE:3530: 147.87
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 .
Silicon Optronics Interest Coverage Related Terms
Silicon Optronics Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silicon Optronics'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.
TPE:3530 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silicon Optronics'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.
Silicon Optronics Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Silicon Optronics's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silicon Optronics's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) has a Interest Coverage of 1,012.35 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Silicon Optronics and its competitors. This is 187% above median its historical median of 353.17. Over the past decade, Silicon Optronics' Interest Coverage has ranged from 28.13 to 1,627.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Silicon Optronics ranks #144 out of 635 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Silicon Optronics' Interest Coverage too high?
Silicon Optronics' current Interest Coverage of 1,012.35 is 187% above median its 10-year median of 353.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.13 to a high of 1,627.23. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.32. Silicon Optronics' value of 1,012.35 is 4882% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silicon Optronics ranks #144 out of 635 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silicon Optronics has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silicon Optronics' Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Silicon Optronics ranks #144 out of 635 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Silicon Optronics in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.32. Silicon Optronics' value of 1,012.35 is 4882% above this benchmark. Historically, Silicon Optronics' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 28.13 to 1,627.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 353.17 vs. the industry median of 20.32, Silicon Optronics 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 20.32, based on 635 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. Silicon Optronics's current Interest Coverage of 1,012.35 is 4882% 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 Silicon Optronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silicon Optronics's current Interest Coverage is 1,012.35, which is 187% above median its own 10-year median of 353.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silicon Optronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$83.79, compared to a current price of NT$68.20 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1,012.35, which is 187% above median its 10-year median of 353.17 and 4882% above the Semiconductors industry median of 20.32. Silicon Optronics' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530), the current Interest Coverage is 1,012.35 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 Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Optronics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$68.20 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$83.79.
GuruFocus considers Silicon Optronics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3530:
Interest Coverage: 1,012.35 (187% above median its 10-year median of 353.17)
GF Value™: NT$83.79 vs. price of NT$68.20 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4882% above the Semiconductors median (#144 of 635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Silicon Optronics Inc is engaged in the design, development, and sale of complementary metal-oxide semiconductors. Its products include image sensors and shutters. The company derives revenue from complementary metal-oxide semiconductors. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong, the United States, Taiwan, and other countries, with the majority of revenue deriving from Hong Kong.
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