RichWave TechnologyTPE:4968 -4.24%75 Interest Coverage is 397.40 as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 310.39. GuruFocus rates TPE:4968 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$195.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 635 Semiconductors companies, RichWave Technology ranks better than 76.38% 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. RichWave Technology's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$79 Mil. RichWave Technology's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0 Mil.
RichWave Technology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 397.40.
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. RichWave Technology Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for RichWave Technology's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4968'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.8 Med: 310.39 Max: No Debt
Current: 132.51
TPE:4968's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 76.38% of 635
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.32
vs TPE:4968: 132.51
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 .
RichWave Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms
RichWave Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RichWave 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.
TPE:4968 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, RichWave 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.
RichWave Technology Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, RichWave Technology's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RichWave Technology'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.
RichWave Technology (TPE:4968) has a Interest Coverage of 397.40 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on RichWave Technology and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 310.39. Over the past decade, RichWave Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.80 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, RichWave Technology ranks #150 out of 635 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is RichWave Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
RichWave Technology's current Interest Coverage of 397.40 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 310.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.80 to a high of 10,000.00. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.32. RichWave Technology's value of 397.40 is 1855.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RichWave Technology ranks #150 out of 635 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RichWave Technology has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RichWave Technology's Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, RichWave Technology ranks #150 out of 635 companies for Interest Coverage. This places RichWave Technology in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.32. RichWave Technology's value of 397.40 is 1855.7% above this benchmark. Historically, RichWave Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.80 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 310.39 vs. the industry median of 20.32, RichWave Technology 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. RichWave Technology's current Interest Coverage of 397.40 is 1855.7% 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 RichWave Technology 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. RichWave Technology's current Interest Coverage is 397.40, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 310.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RichWave Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RichWave Technology (TPE:4968) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$195.38, compared to a current price of NT$113.00 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 397.40, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 310.39 and 1855.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 20.32. RichWave Technology's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 RichWave Technology (TPE:4968), the current Interest Coverage is 397.40 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 RichWave Technology (TPE:4968) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RichWave Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$113.00 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$195.38.
GuruFocus considers RichWave Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4968:
Interest Coverage: 397.40 (28% above median its 10-year median of 310.39)
GF Value™: NT$195.38 vs. price of NT$113.00 (42.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1855.7% above the Semiconductors median (#150 of 635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RichWave Technology Corp is a fabless IC design company. The company is engaged in the research and development, design, integration, and manufacturing and sales of integrated circuits for wireless communication products. Its product includes a front-end module, power amplifier, switch, and GPS LNA. Its products are used in networking, mobile phones, broadcasting, surveillance, and automotive rearview applications. The company operates majorly in Taiwan, China, Korea, and Others, with the majority of revenue from Taiwan and China.
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