Chung Tai Resource Technology (TPE:6923) Interest Coverage: 13.60 (As of Dec. 2025) — 11% Below Median


TPE:6923 Chung Tai Resource Technology Corp TPE:6923
69 GF Score
Price NT$74.40
GF Value NT$89.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chung Tai Resource Technology Interest Coverage?

Chung Tai Resource Technology TPE:6923 +0.54% 69 Interest Coverage is 13.60 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 15.26. GuruFocus rates TPE:6923 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$89.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 161 Waste Management companies, Chung Tai Resource Technology ranks better than 67.7% 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. Chung Tai Resource Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$96 Mil. Chung Tai Resource Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-7 Mil. Chung Tai Resource Technology's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.60. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:6923' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.35   Med: 15.26   Max: 870.51
Current: 12.84


TPE:6923's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
67.7% of 161 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 5.72 vs TPE:6923: 12.84

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


Chung Tai Resource Technology  (TPE:6923) 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 .


Chung Tai Resource Technology Interest Coverage Related Terms


Chung Tai Resource Technology Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chung Tai Resource 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.

Chung Tai Resource Technology Interest Coverage Chart

Chung Tai Resource Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 638.06 10.35 10.35 15.26 12.84

Chung Tai Resource Technology Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 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 12.48 13.57 11.99 12.25 13.60

TPE:6923 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Chung Tai Resource 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.


Chung Tai Resource Technology Interest Coverage vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Chung Tai Resource Technology's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chung Tai Resource Technology's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Chung Tai Resource 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.

Chung Tai Resource 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, Chung Tai Resource Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-28 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$358 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,033 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*357.769/-27.856
=12.84

Chung Tai Resource Technology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Chung Tai Resource Technology's Interest Expense was NT$-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$96 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,033 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*96.047/-7.064
=13.60

* 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 13.60 mean?
Chung Tai Resource Technology (TPE:6923) has a Interest Coverage of 13.60 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Chung Tai Resource Technology and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 15.26. Over the past decade, Chung Tai Resource Technology's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.35 to 870.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Chung Tai Resource Technology ranks #52 out of 161 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Chung Tai Resource Technology's Interest Coverage too high?
Chung Tai Resource Technology's current Interest Coverage of 13.60 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 15.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.35 to a high of 870.51. The Waste Management industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Chung Tai Resource Technology's value of 13.60 is 137.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chung Tai Resource Technology ranks #52 out of 161 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chung Tai Resource Technology has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chung Tai Resource Technology's Interest Coverage compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Chung Tai Resource Technology ranks #52 out of 161 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Chung Tai Resource Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Chung Tai Resource Technology's value of 13.60 is 137.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Chung Tai Resource Technology's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.35 to 870.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.26 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Chung Tai Resource 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 Waste Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Waste Management companies is 5.72, based on 161 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. Chung Tai Resource Technology's current Interest Coverage of 13.60 is 137.8% 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 Chung Tai Resource Technology and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chung Tai Resource Technology's current Interest Coverage is 13.60, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 15.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chung Tai Resource Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Tai Resource Technology (TPE:6923) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$89.43, compared to a current price of NT$74.40 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 13.60, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 15.26 and 137.8% above the Waste Management industry median of 5.72. Chung Tai Resource Technology's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Chung Tai Resource Technology (TPE:6923), the current Interest Coverage is 13.60 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 Chung Tai Resource Technology (TPE:6923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Tai Resource Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$74.40 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$89.43. GuruFocus considers Chung Tai Resource Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6923:

  • Interest Coverage: 13.60 (11% below median its 10-year median of 15.26)
  • GF Value™: NT$89.43 vs. price of NT$74.40 (16.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 137.8% above the Waste Management median (#52 of 161)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chung Tai Resource Technology Business Description

Address No. 328, Huanke Road, Guanyin District, Taoyuan, TWN, 328451
Chung Tai Resource Technology Corp is mainly engaged in waste disposal and treatment, recycling of waste lighting sources, and recycling of waste printed circuit boards. The company operates in two segments: Waste Disposal Treatments and Circular Economy, and Environmental Construction Services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Waste Disposal Treatments and Circular Economy segment, which engages in waste disposal and treatment services, recycling of waste lighting sources, recycling of waste printed circuit boards, and electricity generation by waste heat. The Environmental Construction Services segment engages in soil and groundwater pollution remediation services. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Taiwan and the rest from Japan.
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