Transcom (TPE:5222) Interest Coverage: 39.71 (As of Dec. 2025) — 53% Below Median


TPE:5222 Transcom Inc TPE:5222
84 GF Score
Price NT$126.50
GF Value NT$131.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Transcom Interest Coverage?

Transcom TPE:5222 +4.98% 84 Interest Coverage is 39.71 as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 85.16. GuruFocus rates TPE:5222 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$131.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Semiconductors companies, Transcom ranks better than 63.05% 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. Transcom's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$63.7 Mil. Transcom's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1.6 Mil. Transcom's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 39.71. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:5222' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.36   Med: 85.16   Max: 161.04
Current: 48.44


TPE:5222's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63.05% of 636 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.225 vs TPE:5222: 48.44

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


Transcom  (TPE:5222) 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 .


Transcom Interest Coverage Related Terms


Transcom Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transcom'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.

Transcom Interest Coverage Chart

Transcom Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Transcom 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:5222 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Transcom'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.


Transcom Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Transcom's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Transcom 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.

Transcom'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, Transcom's Interest Expense was NT$-5.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$246.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$89.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*246.639/-5.092
=48.44

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Transcom's Interest Expense was NT$-1.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$63.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$89.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*63.733/-1.605
=39.71

* 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 39.71 mean?
Transcom (TPE:5222) has a Interest Coverage of 39.71 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Transcom and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 85.16. Over the past decade, Transcom's Interest Coverage has ranged from 36.36 to 161.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Transcom ranks #235 out of 636 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Transcom's Interest Coverage too high?
Transcom's current Interest Coverage of 39.71 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 85.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.36 to a high of 161.04. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Transcom's value of 39.71 is 96.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transcom ranks #235 out of 636 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Transcom has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transcom's Interest Coverage compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Transcom ranks #235 out of 636 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Transcom in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Transcom's value of 39.71 is 96.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Transcom's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 36.36 to 161.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 85.16 vs. the industry median of 20.23, Transcom 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 20.23, based on 636 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. Transcom's current Interest Coverage of 39.71 is 96.3% 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 Transcom and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transcom's current Interest Coverage is 39.71, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 85.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transcom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcom (TPE:5222) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$131.28, compared to a current price of NT$126.50 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 39.71, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 85.16 and 96.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 20.23. Transcom's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Transcom (TPE:5222), the current Interest Coverage is 39.71 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 Transcom (TPE:5222) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcom stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$126.50 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$131.28. GuruFocus considers Transcom to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5222:

  • Interest Coverage: 39.71 (53% below median its 10-year median of 85.16)
  • GF Value™: NT$131.28 vs. price of NT$126.50 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.3% above the Semiconductors median (#235 of 636)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Transcom Business Description

Address No. 90, Dasoong 7th Road, Tainan Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsin-She District, Tainan, TWN, 74145
Transcom Inc is a microwave device and subsystem company. The company is engaged in research, development, production, manufacturing, and sale of microwave semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, and their subsystems. Its product includes an Amplifier, MIC module, FET chip, Hybrid IC, Power divider, Fixed Attenuator, and others.
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