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KMC (Kuei Meng) InternationalTPE:5306 74 Interest Coverage is 20.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 33.81. GuruFocus rates TPE:5306 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$119.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Vehicles & Parts companies, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks better than 65.85% 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. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$301 Mil. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-15 Mil.
KMC (Kuei Meng) International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.70.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:5306'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.91 Med: 33.81 Max: 138.13
Current: 17.6
TPE:5306's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 65.85% of 1060
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.385
vs TPE:5306: 17.60
KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) 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 .
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Interest Coverage Related Terms
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Interest Coverage Chart
TPE:5306 vs ORLY, AZO: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, KMC (Kuei Meng) International'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.
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Interest Coverage falls into.
KMC (Kuei Meng) International 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:
* 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.
KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) has a Interest Coverage of 20.70 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on KMC (Kuei Meng) International and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 33.81. Over the past decade, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.91 to 138.13. According to the industry distribution chart, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks #362 out of 1060 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Interest Coverage too high?
KMC (Kuei Meng) International's current Interest Coverage of 20.70 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 33.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.91 to a high of 138.13. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.39. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's value of 20.70 is 146.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks #362 out of 1060 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KMC (Kuei Meng) International has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks #362 out of 1060 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts KMC (Kuei Meng) International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.39. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's value of 20.70 is 146.9% above this benchmark. Historically, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.91 to 138.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.81 vs. the industry median of 8.39, KMC (Kuei Meng) International 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.39, based on 1,060 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. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's current Interest Coverage of 20.70 is 146.9% 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's current Interest Coverage is 20.70, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 33.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KMC (Kuei Meng) International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$119.53, compared to a current price of NT$96.20 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.70, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 33.81 and 146.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.39. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306), the current Interest Coverage is 20.70 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMC (Kuei Meng) International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$96.20 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$119.53.
GuruFocus considers KMC (Kuei Meng) International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5306:
Interest Coverage: 20.70 (39% below median its 10-year median of 33.81)
GF Value™: NT$119.53 vs. price of NT$96.20 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 146.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#362 of 1060)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5306 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Inc is engaged in manufacturing and selling various types of chains, motorcycle components, and vehicle components. The products of the company include Bicycle chains, Motorcycle parts, Garage door openers, and others.
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