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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 Mar. 2026 was NT$-7 Mil. Heran Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-8 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 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: 18.12 Med: 165.33 Max: 1175.76
Current: 18.12
TPE:5283's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 55% of 1669
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14.04
vs TPE:5283: 18.12
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.
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.
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:
Heran Co 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Heran Co (TPE:5283) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Heran Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Heran Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 18.12 to 1,175.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Heran Co ranks #751 out of 1669 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Heran Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Heran Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.12 to a high of 1,175.76. Based on the distribution chart, Heran Co ranks #751 out of 1669 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heran Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly 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 #751 out of 1669 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Heran Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.04. Historically, Heran Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 18.12 to 1,175.76 over the past decade. 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 14.04, based on 1,669 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 Heran Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heran Co'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 Heran Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heran Co (TPE:5283) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$87.30, compared to a current price of NT$54.80 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Heran Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Heran Co (TPE:5283), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 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$54.80 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$87.30.
GuruFocus considers Heran Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5283:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: NT$87.30 vs. price of NT$54.80 (37.2% below fair value)
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 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.
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