Dafeng TV (TPE:6184) Interest Coverage: 11.52 (As of Dec. 2025) — 30% Below Median

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TPE:6184 Dafeng TV Ltd TPE:6184
70 GF Score
Price NT$43.10
GF Value NT$45.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Dafeng TV Interest Coverage?

Dafeng TV TPE:6184 +0.82% 70 Interest Coverage is 11.52 as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 16.54. GuruFocus rates TPE:6184 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$45.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 603 Media - Diversified companies, Dafeng TV ranks better than 54.89% 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. Dafeng TV's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$150 Mil. Dafeng TV's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-13 Mil. Dafeng TV's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.52. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:6184' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.35   Med: 16.54   Max: 25.78
Current: 15.05


TPE:6184's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
54.89% of 603 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88 vs TPE:6184: 15.05

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


Dafeng TV  (TPE:6184) 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 .


Dafeng TV Interest Coverage Related Terms


Dafeng TV Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dafeng TV'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.

Dafeng TV Interest Coverage Chart

Dafeng TV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Dafeng TV Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 22.46 24.04 18.51 11.75 11.52

TPE:6184 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Dafeng TV'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.


Dafeng TV Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dafeng TV's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dafeng TV's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Dafeng TV 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.

Dafeng TV'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, Dafeng TV's Interest Expense was NT$-41 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$618 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,291 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*617.915/-41.057
=15.05

Dafeng TV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Dafeng TV's Interest Expense was NT$-13 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$150 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,291 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*149.838/-13.011
=11.52

* 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 11.52 mean?
Dafeng TV (TPE:6184) has a Interest Coverage of 11.52 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Dafeng TV and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 16.54. Over the past decade, Dafeng TV's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.35 to 25.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Dafeng TV ranks #272 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Dafeng TV's Interest Coverage too high?
Dafeng TV's current Interest Coverage of 11.52 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 16.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.35 to a high of 25.78. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Dafeng TV's value of 11.52 is 3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dafeng TV ranks #272 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dafeng TV has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dafeng TV's Interest Coverage compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dafeng TV ranks #272 out of 603 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Dafeng TV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Dafeng TV's value of 11.52 is 3% below this benchmark. Historically, Dafeng TV's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.35 to 25.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.54 vs. the industry median of 11.88, Dafeng TV has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 603 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. Dafeng TV's current Interest Coverage of 11.52 is 3% below 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 Dafeng TV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dafeng TV's current Interest Coverage is 11.52, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 16.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dafeng TV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dafeng TV (TPE:6184) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.83, compared to a current price of NT$43.10 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 11.52, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 16.54 and 3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.88. Dafeng TV'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 Dafeng TV (TPE:6184), the current Interest Coverage is 11.52 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 Dafeng TV (TPE:6184) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dafeng TV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$43.10 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.83. GuruFocus considers Dafeng TV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6184:

  • Interest Coverage: 11.52 (30% below median its 10-year median of 16.54)
  • GF Value™: NT$45.83 vs. price of NT$43.10 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3% below the Media - Diversified median (#272 of 603)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6184 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dafeng TV Business Description

Address No.207, Section. 2, Zhonghua Road, 5th Floor, Tucheng District, New Taipei, TWN
Dafeng TV Ltd is engaged in cable television system and broadband business. The company's main franchise areas are in Banqiao and Tucheng in New Taipei City. The segments of the company are: cable television segment; broadband services segment; and Others segment. It derives maximum revenue from Cable television segment. Geographically, the company has its presence in Taipei and Kaohsiung.
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