CH Biotech R&D Co (TPE:6534) Interest Coverage: 38.89 (As of Jun. 2026) — 21% Above Median

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TPE:6534 CH Biotech R&D Co Ltd TPE:6534
91 GF Score
Price NT$92.40
GF Value NT$99.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CH Biotech R&D Co Interest Coverage?

CH Biotech R&D Co TPE:6534 +1.20% 91 Interest Coverage is 38.89 as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 32.03. GuruFocus rates TPE:6534 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$99.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Agriculture companies, CH Biotech R&D Co ranks better than 81.68% 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. CH Biotech R&D Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$171 Mil. CH Biotech R&D Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-4 Mil. CH Biotech R&D Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 38.89. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for CH Biotech R&D Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:6534' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.38   Med: 32.03   Max: 45.51
Current: 42.27


TPE:6534's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
81.68% of 202 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.265 vs TPE:6534: 42.27

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


CH Biotech R&D Co  (TPE:6534) 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 .


CH Biotech R&D Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


CH Biotech R&D Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CH Biotech R&D 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.

CH Biotech R&D Co Interest Coverage Chart

CH Biotech R&D Co 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 25.85 30.40 33.66 36.17 37.39

CH Biotech R&D Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 32.67 0.00 11.74 157.98 38.89

TPE:6534 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, CH Biotech R&D 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.


CH Biotech R&D Co Interest Coverage vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, CH Biotech R&D Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CH Biotech R&D Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


TPE:6534
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CH Biotech R&D 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.

CH Biotech R&D 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, CH Biotech R&D Co's Interest Expense was NT$-17 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$634 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$166 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*634.32/-16.964
=37.39

CH Biotech R&D Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, CH Biotech R&D Co's Interest Expense was NT$-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$171 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$168 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*170.725/-4.39
=38.89

* 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 38.89 mean?
CH Biotech R&D Co (TPE:6534) has a Interest Coverage of 38.89 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on CH Biotech R&D Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 32.03. Over the past decade, CH Biotech R&D Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.38 to 45.51. According to the industry distribution chart, CH Biotech R&D Co ranks #37 out of 202 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is CH Biotech R&D Co's Interest Coverage too high?
CH Biotech R&D Co's current Interest Coverage of 38.89 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 32.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.38 to a high of 45.51. The Agriculture industry median Interest Coverage is 7.27. CH Biotech R&D Co's value of 38.89 is 435.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CH Biotech R&D Co ranks #37 out of 202 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CH Biotech R&D Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CH Biotech R&D Co's Interest Coverage compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, CH Biotech R&D Co ranks #37 out of 202 companies for Interest Coverage. This places CH Biotech R&D Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.27. CH Biotech R&D Co's value of 38.89 is 435.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CH Biotech R&D Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.38 to 45.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.03 vs. the industry median of 7.27, CH Biotech R&D 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Interest Coverage among Agriculture companies is 7.27, based on 202 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. CH Biotech R&D Co's current Interest Coverage of 38.89 is 435.3% 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 CH Biotech R&D Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CH Biotech R&D Co's current Interest Coverage is 38.89, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 32.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CH Biotech R&D Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CH Biotech R&D Co (TPE:6534) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$99.17, compared to a current price of NT$92.40 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 38.89, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 32.03 and 435.3% above the Agriculture industry median of 7.27. CH Biotech R&D Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 CH Biotech R&D Co (TPE:6534), the current Interest Coverage is 38.89 as of Jun. 2026. 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 CH Biotech R&D Co (TPE:6534) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CH Biotech R&D Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$92.40 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$99.17. GuruFocus considers CH Biotech R&D Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6534:

  • Interest Coverage: 38.89 (21% above median its 10-year median of 32.03)
  • GF Value™: NT$99.17 vs. price of NT$92.40 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 435.3% above the Agriculture median (#37 of 202)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6534 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CH Biotech R&D Co Business Description

Address No. 89, Wenxian Road, Nantou County, Nantou City, TWN, 540001
CH Biotech R&D Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sales of fertilizer, as well as providing biotechnology services. It is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of proprietary plant growth regulators and specialty micronutrient fertilizers. It offers NutriSync 3D plant growers in the form of boron and molybdenum, NutriSync D liquid formulation for dicot crops, CHB-HS for reducing carbon emissions in crop production, CHB-BB2, fruit quality enhancers, and other related products. The company has one reportable segment, Agricultural Biotechnology. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from other countries.
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