Heran Co (TPE:5283) Interest Coverage: 22.89 (As of Jun. 2026) — 86% Below Median

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TPE:5283 Heran Co Ltd TPE:5283
76 GF Score
Price NT$52.90
GF Value NT$71.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Heran Co Interest Coverage?

Heran Co TPE:5283 76 Interest Coverage is 22.89 as of Jun. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 165.33. GuruFocus rates TPE:5283 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$71.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,673 Hardware companies, Heran Co ranks better than 52.84% 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. Heran Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$250 Mil. Heran Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-11 Mil. Heran Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 22.89. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:5283' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.92   Med: 165.33   Max: 1175.76
Current: 16.92


TPE:5283's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
52.84% of 1673 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.21 vs TPE:5283: 16.92

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


Heran Co  (TPE:5283) 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 .


Heran Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Heran Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heran 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.

Heran Co Interest Coverage Chart

Heran Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 572.02 442.00 55.04 20.46 19.32

Heran Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.67 25.20 17.91 0.00 22.89

TPE:5283 vs AAPL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Heran 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.


Heran Co Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

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

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


TPE:5283
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Heran 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.

Heran 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, Heran Co's Interest Expense was NT$-28 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$539 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$334 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*538.702/-27.878
=19.32

Heran Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Heran Co's Interest Expense was NT$-11 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$250 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$322 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*249.583/-10.906
=22.88

* 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 22.89 mean?
Heran Co (TPE:5283) has a Interest Coverage of 22.89 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Heran Co and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 165.33. Over the past decade, Heran Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.92 to 1,175.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Heran Co ranks #789 out of 1673 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Heran Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Heran Co's current Interest Coverage of 22.89 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 165.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.92 to a high of 1,175.76. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 15.21. Heran Co's value of 22.89 is 50.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heran Co ranks #789 out of 1673 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heran Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heran Co's Interest Coverage compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Heran Co ranks #789 out of 1673 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Heran Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.21. Heran Co's value of 22.89 is 50.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Heran Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.92 to 1,175.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 165.33 vs. the industry median of 15.21, Heran Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 15.21, based on 1,673 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. Heran Co's current Interest Coverage of 22.89 is 50.5% 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 Heran Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heran Co's current Interest Coverage is 22.89, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 165.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heran Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heran Co (TPE:5283) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$71.56, compared to a current price of NT$52.90 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 22.89, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 165.33 and 50.5% above the Hardware industry median of 15.21. Heran Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Heran Co (TPE:5283), the current Interest Coverage is 22.89 as of Jun. 2026. 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 Heran Co (TPE:5283) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heran Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$52.90 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$71.56. GuruFocus considers Heran Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5283:

  • Interest Coverage: 22.89 (86% below median its 10-year median of 165.33)
  • GF Value™: NT$71.56 vs. price of NT$52.90 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.5% above the Hardware median (#789 of 1673)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5283 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Heran Co Business Description

Address No. 289, Wenhe Road, 9th Floor, Guishan District, Taoyuan, TWN, 333001
Heran Co Ltd manufactures LCD monitors, sells electrical appliances and electronic materials, and fixes electrical products. Its product portfolio includes air conditioners, liquid crystal, washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, and Small household appliances. Its segment includes the Home Appliances business engaged in selling and manufacturing LCD monitors, air conditioners, and home appliances Home appliances and electronic products are sold to TV Home Shopping merchants, 3C retailers, distributors, and other customers, and the Other business engaged in other activities.
76GF Score

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