Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:4960 Cheng Mei Materials Technology Corp TPE:4960
49 GF Score
Price NT$25.75
GF Value NT$13.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cheng Mei Materials Technology Interest Coverage?

Cheng Mei Materials Technology TPE:4960 -4.81% 49 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:4960 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$13.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,672 Hardware companies, Cheng Mei Materials Technology 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. Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-418 Mil. Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-34 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


TPE:4960's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 13.675
* 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.


Cheng Mei Materials Technology  (TPE:4960) 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 .


Cheng Mei Materials Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms


Cheng Mei Materials Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheng Mei Materials 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.

Cheng Mei Materials Technology Interest Coverage Chart

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TPE:4960 vs APH, GLW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Cheng Mei Materials 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.


Cheng Mei Materials Technology Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Cheng Mei Materials 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.

Cheng Mei Materials 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, Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-138 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$-1,336 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,416 Mil.

Cheng Mei Materials Technology did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-34 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$-418 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,416 Mil.

Cheng Mei Materials Technology did not have earnings to cover the 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Cheng Mei Materials Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheng Mei Materials Technology ranks #999999 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
Cheng Mei Materials Technology's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Cheng Mei Materials Technology ranks #999999 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cheng Mei Materials Technology has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cheng Mei Materials Technology ranks #999999 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Cheng Mei Materials Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. 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 1,672 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. 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 Cheng Mei Materials Technology 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. Cheng Mei Materials Technology's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheng Mei Materials Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.18, compared to a current price of NT$25.75 — trading 95.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Cheng Mei Materials Technology's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheng Mei Materials Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$25.75 is trading 95.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.18. GuruFocus considers Cheng Mei Materials Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4960:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: NT$13.18 vs. price of NT$25.75 (95.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cheng Mei Materials Technology Business Description

Address No. 13, Muzhagang West Road, Shanhua District, Tainan City, TWN, 741
Cheng Mei Materials Technology Corp is engaged in manufacturing and selling optoelectronic material and components (polarizing film). The company derives the majority of its revenue from China, and the rest from Taiwan and other Asian areas.
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