Chong Hong Construction Co (TPE:5534) Interest Coverage: 172.68 (As of Dec. 2025) — 49% Below Median


TPE:5534 Chong Hong Construction Co Ltd TPE:5534
77 GF Score
Price NT$78.50
GF Value NT$72.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Chong Hong Construction Co Interest Coverage?

Chong Hong Construction Co TPE:5534 -0.25% 77 Interest Coverage is 172.68 as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 339.90. GuruFocus rates TPE:5534 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$72.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Real Estate companies, Chong Hong Construction Co ranks better than 85.99% 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. Chong Hong Construction Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,289 Mil. Chong Hong Construction Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-7 Mil. Chong Hong Construction Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 172.68. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:5534' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.72   Med: 339.9   Max: 1800.45
Current: 93.22


TPE:5534's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
85.99% of 1299 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.25 vs TPE:5534: 93.22

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


Chong Hong Construction Co  (TPE:5534) 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 .


Chong Hong Construction Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Chong Hong Construction Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chong Hong Construction 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.

Chong Hong Construction Co Interest Coverage Chart

Chong Hong Construction Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Chong Hong Construction 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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Chong Hong Construction Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Chong Hong Construction 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.


Chong Hong Construction Co Interest Coverage vs Real Estate Industry

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

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


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Chong Hong Construction 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.

Chong Hong Construction 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, Chong Hong Construction Co's Interest Expense was NT$-26 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$2,453 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$11 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2452.947/-26.314
=93.22

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Chong Hong Construction Co's Interest Expense was NT$-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$1,289 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$11 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1288.721/-7.463
=172.68

* 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 172.68 mean?
Chong Hong Construction Co (TPE:5534) has a Interest Coverage of 172.68 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Chong Hong Construction Co and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 339.90. Over the past decade, Chong Hong Construction Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 66.72 to 1,800.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Chong Hong Construction Co ranks #182 out of 1299 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Chong Hong Construction Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Chong Hong Construction Co's current Interest Coverage of 172.68 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 339.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.72 to a high of 1,800.45. The Real Estate industry median Interest Coverage is 4.25. Chong Hong Construction Co's value of 172.68 is 3963.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chong Hong Construction Co ranks #182 out of 1299 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chong Hong Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chong Hong Construction Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Chong Hong Construction Co ranks #182 out of 1299 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Chong Hong Construction Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.25. Chong Hong Construction Co's value of 172.68 is 3963.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Chong Hong Construction Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 66.72 to 1,800.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 339.90 vs. the industry median of 4.25, Chong Hong Construction 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 4.25, based on 1,299 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. Chong Hong Construction Co's current Interest Coverage of 172.68 is 3963.1% 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 Chong Hong Construction Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chong Hong Construction Co's current Interest Coverage is 172.68, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 339.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chong Hong Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chong Hong Construction Co (TPE:5534) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$72.28, compared to a current price of NT$78.50 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 172.68, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 339.90 and 3963.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 4.25. Chong Hong Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Chong Hong Construction Co (TPE:5534), the current Interest Coverage is 172.68 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 Chong Hong Construction Co (TPE:5534) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chong Hong Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$78.50 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$72.28. GuruFocus considers Chong Hong Construction Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5534:

  • Interest Coverage: 172.68 (49% below median its 10-year median of 339.90)
  • GF Value™: NT$72.28 vs. price of NT$78.50 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3963.1% above the Real Estate median (#182 of 1299)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5534 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chong Hong Construction Co Business Description

Address No. 30, Beiping East Road, 11th Floor, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, TWN, 100
Chong Hong Construction Co Ltd mainly develops, sells, and leases residential and commercial property in Taiwan. The company derives revenue from the proceeds of lands, properties, contract fees, and rental income. Land revenue represents more than half of group income, followed by property revenue. The company operates through two segments. The Building segment is engaged in the construction of commercial buildings, public housing, and the lease of factories. The construction segment is engaged in building and construction projects.
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