AP Memory Technology (TPE:6531) Interest Coverage: 563.84 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


TPE:6531 AP Memory Technology Corp TPE:6531
79 GF Score
Price NT$980.00
GF Value NT$588.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is AP Memory Technology Interest Coverage?

AP Memory Technology TPE:6531 -1.01% 79 Interest Coverage is 563.84 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 516.62. GuruFocus rates TPE:6531 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$588.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 636 Semiconductors companies, AP Memory Technology ranks better than 88.52% 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. AP Memory Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$572 Mil. AP Memory Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1 Mil. AP Memory Technology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 563.84. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. AP Memory Technology Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TPE:6531' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.14   Med: 516.62   Max: 1214.53
Current: 556.26


TPE:6531's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
88.52% of 636 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.225 vs TPE:6531: 556.26

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


AP Memory Technology  (TPE:6531) 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 .


AP Memory Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms


AP Memory Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AP Memory Technology'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.

AP Memory Technology Interest Coverage Chart

AP Memory Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,214.53 955.34 505.57 516.62 556.26

AP Memory Technology 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 687.57 389.14 531.94 703.06 563.84

TPE:6531 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, AP Memory Technology'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.


AP Memory Technology Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, AP Memory Technology's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AP Memory Technology's Interest Coverage falls into.


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AP Memory Technology 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.

AP Memory Technology'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, AP Memory Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$1,398 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*1398.45/-2.514
=556.26

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, AP Memory Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$572 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*572.301/-1.015
=563.84

* 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 563.84 mean?
AP Memory Technology (TPE:6531) has a Interest Coverage of 563.84 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on AP Memory Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 516.62. Over the past decade, AP Memory Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 46.14 to 1,214.53. According to the industry distribution chart, AP Memory Technology ranks #73 out of 636 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is AP Memory Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
AP Memory Technology's current Interest Coverage of 563.84 is near median its 10-year median of 516.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.14 to a high of 1,214.53. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. AP Memory Technology's value of 563.84 is 2687.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AP Memory Technology ranks #73 out of 636 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AP Memory Technology has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AP Memory Technology's Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, AP Memory Technology ranks #73 out of 636 companies for Interest Coverage. This places AP Memory Technology in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. AP Memory Technology's value of 563.84 is 2687.8% above this benchmark. Historically, AP Memory Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 46.14 to 1,214.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 516.62 vs. the industry median of 20.23, AP Memory Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.23, based on 636 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. AP Memory Technology's current Interest Coverage of 563.84 is 2687.8% 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 AP Memory Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AP Memory Technology's current Interest Coverage is 563.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 516.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AP Memory Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AP Memory Technology (TPE:6531) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$588.38, compared to a current price of NT$980.00 — trading 66.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 563.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 516.62 and 2687.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 20.23. AP Memory Technology's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 AP Memory Technology (TPE:6531), the current Interest Coverage is 563.84 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 AP Memory Technology (TPE:6531) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AP Memory Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$980.00 is trading 66.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$588.38. GuruFocus considers AP Memory Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6531:

  • Interest Coverage: 563.84 (near median its 10-year median of 516.62)
  • GF Value™: NT$588.38 vs. price of NT$980.00 (66.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 2687.8% above the Semiconductors median (#73 of 636)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6531 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AP Memory Technology Business Description

Address No. 1, Taiyuan 1st Street, 10th Floor-1, Hsinchu County, Zhubei, TWN, 30288
AP Memory Technology Corp is a memory IC design company. The company is engaged in the research, development, production, and sale of various integrated circuit (IC) products, and provides technical services related to the product design, research, and development. The company has two reportable segments: IOT Business Unit, which generates maximum revenue, is involved in the design, sales, and licensing of customized memory solutions; and the AI Business Unit, which is involved in the design, sales, and licensing of heterogeneous integrated chip solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from China, Taiwan, America, Europe, Singapore, Japan, and other regions.
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