WPG Holding Co (TPE:3702) Interest Coverage: 2.27 (As of Dec. 2025) — 46% Below Median


TPE:3702 WPG Holding Co Ltd TPE:3702
82 GF Score
Price NT$106.50
GF Value NT$96.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is WPG Holding Co Interest Coverage?

WPG Holding Co TPE:3702 82 Interest Coverage is 2.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 4.21. GuruFocus rates TPE:3702 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$96.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,671 Hardware companies, WPG Holding Co ranks worse than 87.97% 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. WPG Holding Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5,250 Mil. WPG Holding Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-2,316 Mil. WPG Holding Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.27. 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. WPG Holding Co Ltd interest coverage is 2.12, which is low.

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

TPE:3702' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61   Med: 4.21   Max: 6.64
Current: 2.12


TPE:3702's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
87.97% of 1671 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.68 vs TPE:3702: 2.12

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


WPG Holding Co  (TPE:3702) 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 .


WPG Holding Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


WPG Holding Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WPG Holding 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.

WPG Holding Co Interest Coverage Chart

WPG Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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WPG Holding 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:3702 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, WPG Holding 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.


WPG Holding Co Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where WPG Holding Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


TPE:3702
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WPG Holding 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.

WPG Holding 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, WPG Holding Co's Interest Expense was NT$-9,440 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$20,052 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$37,925 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*20051.794/-9439.58
=2.12

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, WPG Holding Co's Interest Expense was NT$-2,316 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$5,250 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$37,925 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*5249.914/-2315.804
=2.27

* 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 2.27 mean?
WPG Holding Co (TPE:3702) has a Interest Coverage of 2.27 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on WPG Holding Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 4.21. Over the past decade, WPG Holding Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.61 to 6.64. According to the industry distribution chart, WPG Holding Co ranks #1470 out of 1671 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is WPG Holding Co's Interest Coverage too high?
WPG Holding Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.27 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 6.64. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. WPG Holding Co's value of 2.27 is 83.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WPG Holding Co ranks #1470 out of 1671 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WPG Holding 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 WPG Holding Co's Interest Coverage compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, WPG Holding Co ranks #1470 out of 1671 companies for Interest Coverage. This places WPG Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. WPG Holding Co's value of 2.27 is 83.4% below this benchmark. Historically, WPG Holding Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.61 to 6.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.21 vs. the industry median of 13.68, WPG Holding 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 13.68, based on 1,671 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. WPG Holding Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.27 is 83.4% 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 WPG Holding Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WPG Holding Co's current Interest Coverage is 2.27, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 4.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WPG Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPG Holding Co (TPE:3702) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$96.40, compared to a current price of NT$106.50 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.27, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.21 and 83.4% below the Hardware industry median of 13.68. WPG Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 WPG Holding Co (TPE:3702), the current Interest Coverage is 2.27 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 WPG Holding Co (TPE:3702) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPG Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$106.50 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$96.40. GuruFocus considers WPG Holding Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3702:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.27 (46% below median its 10-year median of 4.21)
  • GF Value™: NT$96.40 vs. price of NT$106.50 (10.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.4% below the Hardware median (#1470 of 1671)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3702 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WPG Holding Co Business Description

Address Jingmao 2nd Road, 22nd Floor, No. 189, Nangang District, Taipei, TWN, 11568
WPG Holding Co Ltd is a world-wide semiconductor components distributor rooted in the Asia-Pacific region. The company engaged in the distribution and sales of electronic/electrical components, sales of computer software, and electrical products and sales of electronic/electrical products. The products include CPU, analog IC, discrete IC, logic IC, DRAM, Flash, optical component, etc.
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