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. Global Brands Manufacture's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$709 Mil. Global Brands Manufacture's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-108 Mil.
Global Brands Manufacture's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.56.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Brands Manufacture's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6191'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.7 Med: 13.53 Max: 38.44
Current: 8.59
TPE:6191's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 61.84% of 1672
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.73
vs TPE:6191: 8.59
Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191) 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 .
Global Brands Manufacture Interest Coverage Related Terms
Global Brands Manufacture 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.
TPE:6191 vs APH, GLW: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Global Brands Manufacture'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.
Global Brands Manufacture Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Global Brands Manufacture's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Brands Manufacture's Interest Coverage falls into.
Global Brands Manufacture 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.
Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191) has a Interest Coverage of 6.56 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Global Brands Manufacture and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 13.53. Over the past decade, Global Brands Manufacture's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.70 to 38.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Brands Manufacture ranks #1034 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Global Brands Manufacture's Interest Coverage too high?
Global Brands Manufacture's current Interest Coverage of 6.56 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 13.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.70 to a high of 38.44. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Global Brands Manufacture's value of 6.56 is 52.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Brands Manufacture ranks #1034 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Brands Manufacture has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Brands Manufacture's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Global Brands Manufacture ranks #1034 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Global Brands Manufacture in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Global Brands Manufacture's value of 6.56 is 52.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Global Brands Manufacture's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.70 to 38.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.53 vs. the industry median of 13.73, Global Brands Manufacture 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.73, based on 1,672 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. Global Brands Manufacture's current Interest Coverage of 6.56 is 52.2% 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 Global Brands Manufacture and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Brands Manufacture's current Interest Coverage is 6.56, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 13.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Brands Manufacture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$97.38, compared to a current price of NT$106.00 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.56, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 13.53 and 52.2% below the Hardware industry median of 13.73. Global Brands Manufacture's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191), the current Interest Coverage is 6.56 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 Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Brands Manufacture stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$106.00 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$97.38.
GuruFocus considers Global Brands Manufacture to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6191:
Interest Coverage: 6.56 (52% below median its 10-year median of 13.53)
GF Value™: NT$97.38 vs. price of NT$106.00 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.2% below the Hardware median (#1034 of 1672)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6191 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Brands Manufacture Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturer specializing in Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS). The company serves a diverse range of markets, including information, communication, automobile, and consumer electronics. Its geographical segments are Asia, America, and Europe, of which the majority of its revenue comes from Asia.
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