Caswell (TPE:6416) Interest Coverage: 19.51 (As of Dec. 2025) — 73% Below Median


TPE:6416 Caswell Inc TPE:6416
74 GF Score
Price NT$79.00
GF Value NT$97.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Caswell Interest Coverage?

Caswell TPE:6416 +0.13% 74 Interest Coverage is 19.51 as of Dec. 2025, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 73.30. GuruFocus rates TPE:6416 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$97.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,672 Hardware companies, Caswell ranks better than 55.5% 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. Caswell's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$96 Mil. Caswell's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-5 Mil. Caswell's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.51. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:6416' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.13   Med: 73.3   Max: No Debt
Current: 18.29


TPE:6416's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
55.5% of 1672 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.73 vs TPE:6416: 18.29

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


Caswell  (TPE:6416) 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 .


Caswell Interest Coverage Related Terms


Caswell Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caswell'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.

Caswell Interest Coverage Chart

Caswell Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Caswell 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 14.53 20.69 18.45 14.41 19.51

TPE:6416 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Caswell'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.


Caswell Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Caswell's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Caswell 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.

Caswell'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, Caswell's Interest Expense was NT$-20 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$360 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$687 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*360.164/-19.694
=18.29

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Caswell's Interest Expense was NT$-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$96 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$687 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*96.475/-4.945
=19.51

* 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 19.51 mean?
Caswell (TPE:6416) has a Interest Coverage of 19.51 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Caswell and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 73.30. Over the past decade, Caswell's Interest Coverage has ranged from 15.13 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Caswell ranks #744 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Caswell's Interest Coverage too high?
Caswell's current Interest Coverage of 19.51 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 73.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.13 to a high of 10,000.00. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Caswell's value of 19.51 is 42.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caswell ranks #744 out of 1672 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caswell has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caswell's Interest Coverage compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Caswell ranks #744 out of 1672 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Caswell in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Caswell's value of 19.51 is 42.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Caswell's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 15.13 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.30 vs. the industry median of 13.73, Caswell 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 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. Caswell's current Interest Coverage of 19.51 is 42.1% 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 Caswell 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. Caswell's current Interest Coverage is 19.51, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 73.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caswell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caswell (TPE:6416) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$97.32, compared to a current price of NT$79.00 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 19.51, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 73.30 and 42.1% above the Hardware industry median of 13.73. Caswell's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Caswell (TPE:6416), the current Interest Coverage is 19.51 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 Caswell (TPE:6416) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caswell stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$79.00 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$97.32. GuruFocus considers Caswell to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6416:

  • Interest Coverage: 19.51 (73% below median its 10-year median of 73.30)
  • GF Value™: NT$97.32 vs. price of NT$79.00 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.1% above the Hardware median (#744 of 1672)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6416 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Caswell Business Description

Address Jianguo 1st Road, 12th Floor, No. 308, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, TWN, 242047
Caswell Inc is engaged in electronic components manufacturing, computer and peripheral manufacturing, Equipment Manufacturing, and the wholesale of Electronic Materials and Information Services. Its product categories include Network Security & Management, Edge / Fog Computing, Industrial Control & Automation, Cloud & Data Center Switches, Network Storage, and Network Adapters & Modules. The group has three segments, namely the domestic segment and the PRC segment, which mainly engage in manufacturing and selling various network appliances and peripherals. Its other segment mainly specializes in selling various network appliances and peripherals. It derives revenue from the Taiwan segment.
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