Founding Construction Development Co (TPE:5533) Interest Coverage: 59.92 (As of Dec. 2025) — 73% Above Median


TPE:5533 Founding Construction Development Co Ltd TPE:5533
71 GF Score
Price NT$14.20
GF Value NT$7.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Founding Construction Development Co Interest Coverage?

Founding Construction Development Co TPE:5533 71 Interest Coverage is 59.92 as of Dec. 2025, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 34.56. GuruFocus rates TPE:5533 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$7.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,301 Real Estate companies, Founding Construction Development Co ranks better than 83.86% 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. Founding Construction Development Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$33 Mil. Founding Construction Development Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1 Mil. Founding Construction Development Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 59.92. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:5533' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.52   Med: 34.56   Max: 274.55
Current: 61.79


TPE:5533's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
83.86% of 1301 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.24 vs TPE:5533: 61.79

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


Founding Construction Development Co  (TPE:5533) 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 .


Founding Construction Development Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Founding Construction Development Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Founding Construction Development 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.

Founding Construction Development Co Interest Coverage Chart

Founding Construction Development Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Founding Construction Development Co 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:5533 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Founding Construction Development 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.


Founding Construction Development Co Interest Coverage vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Founding Construction Development Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Founding Construction Development Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Founding Construction Development 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.

Founding Construction Development 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, Founding Construction Development Co's Interest Expense was NT$-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$164 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$862 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*163.571/-2.647
=61.79

Founding Construction Development Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Founding Construction Development Co's Interest Expense was NT$-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$33 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$862 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*32.716/-0.546
=59.92

* 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 59.92 mean?
Founding Construction Development Co (TPE:5533) has a Interest Coverage of 59.92 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Founding Construction Development Co and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 34.56. Over the past decade, Founding Construction Development Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.52 to 274.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Founding Construction Development Co ranks #210 out of 1301 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Founding Construction Development Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Founding Construction Development Co's current Interest Coverage of 59.92 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 34.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.52 to a high of 274.55. The Real Estate industry median Interest Coverage is 4.24. Founding Construction Development Co's value of 59.92 is 1313.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Founding Construction Development Co ranks #210 out of 1301 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Founding Construction Development Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Founding Construction Development Co's Interest Coverage compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Founding Construction Development Co ranks #210 out of 1301 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Founding Construction Development Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.24. Founding Construction Development Co's value of 59.92 is 1313.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Founding Construction Development Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.52 to 274.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.56 vs. the industry median of 4.24, Founding Construction Development 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 Real Estate company?
The median Interest Coverage among Real Estate companies is 4.24, based on 1,301 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. Founding Construction Development Co's current Interest Coverage of 59.92 is 1313.2% 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 Founding Construction Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Founding Construction Development Co's current Interest Coverage is 59.92, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 34.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Founding Construction Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Founding Construction Development Co (TPE:5533) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$7.68, compared to a current price of NT$14.20 — trading 84.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 59.92, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 34.56 and 1313.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 4.24. Founding Construction Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Founding Construction Development Co (TPE:5533), the current Interest Coverage is 59.92 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 Founding Construction Development Co (TPE:5533) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Founding Construction Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$14.20 is trading 84.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$7.68. GuruFocus considers Founding Construction Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5533:

  • Interest Coverage: 59.92 (73% above median its 10-year median of 34.56)
  • GF Value™: NT$7.68 vs. price of NT$14.20 (84.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1313.2% above the Real Estate median (#210 of 1301)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5533 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Founding Construction Development Co Business Description

Address Section 1, Dunhua South Road, 3rd Floor, No. 294, Da’an District, Taipei, TWN
Founding Construction Development Co Ltd is engaged in appointments and management of contractors to build public housing developments and commercial buildings for leasing and selling, trading of construction materials and machines, designs and constructions of interior decoration, etc. Its operating segment comprises the Architecture segment, Construction segment, and Hospitality segment. The Architecture segment accounts for the majority of its revenue.
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