Phoenix Silicon International (TPE:8028) Interest Coverage: 19.90 (As of Dec. 2025) — 44% Above Median


TPE:8028 Phoenix Silicon International Corp TPE:8028
74 GF Score
Price NT$312.50
GF Value NT$164.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Phoenix Silicon International Interest Coverage?

Phoenix Silicon International TPE:8028 74 Interest Coverage is 19.90 as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 13.79. GuruFocus rates TPE:8028 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$164.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Semiconductors companies, Phoenix Silicon International ranks worse than 54.95% 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. Phoenix Silicon International's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$262 Mil. Phoenix Silicon International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-13 Mil. Phoenix Silicon International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.90. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TPE:8028' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.74   Med: 13.79   Max: 25.87
Current: 16.48


TPE:8028's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
54.95% of 637 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.5 vs TPE:8028: 16.48

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


Phoenix Silicon International  (TPE:8028) 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 .


Phoenix Silicon International Interest Coverage Related Terms


Phoenix Silicon International Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Phoenix Silicon International'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.

Phoenix Silicon International Interest Coverage Chart

Phoenix Silicon International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Phoenix Silicon International Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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TPE:8028 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Phoenix Silicon International'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.


Phoenix Silicon International Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Phoenix Silicon International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Phoenix Silicon International's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Phoenix Silicon International 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.

Phoenix Silicon International'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, Phoenix Silicon International's Interest Expense was NT$-59 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$970 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$5,174 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*969.818/-58.854
=16.48

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

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Phoenix Silicon International's Interest Expense was NT$-13 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$262 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$5,174 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*262.042/-13.169
=19.90

* 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 19.90 mean?
Phoenix Silicon International (TPE:8028) has a Interest Coverage of 19.90 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Phoenix Silicon International and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 13.79. Over the past decade, Phoenix Silicon International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.74 to 25.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Phoenix Silicon International ranks #350 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Phoenix Silicon International's Interest Coverage too high?
Phoenix Silicon International's current Interest Coverage of 19.90 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 13.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.74 to a high of 25.87. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.50. Phoenix Silicon International's value of 19.90 is 2.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Phoenix Silicon International ranks #350 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Phoenix Silicon International has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phoenix Silicon International's Interest Coverage compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Phoenix Silicon International ranks #350 out of 637 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Phoenix Silicon International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.50. Phoenix Silicon International's value of 19.90 is 2.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Phoenix Silicon International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.74 to 25.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.79 vs. the industry median of 20.50, Phoenix Silicon International 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.50, based on 637 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. Phoenix Silicon International's current Interest Coverage of 19.90 is 2.9% 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 Phoenix Silicon International and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Phoenix Silicon International's current Interest Coverage is 19.90, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 13.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phoenix Silicon International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix Silicon International (TPE:8028) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$164.84, compared to a current price of NT$312.50 — trading 89.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 19.90, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 13.79 and 2.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 20.50. Phoenix Silicon International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Phoenix Silicon International (TPE:8028), the current Interest Coverage is 19.90 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 Phoenix Silicon International (TPE:8028) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix Silicon International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$312.50 is trading 89.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$164.84. GuruFocus considers Phoenix Silicon International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8028:

  • Interest Coverage: 19.90 (44% above median its 10-year median of 13.79)
  • GF Value™: NT$164.84 vs. price of NT$312.50 (89.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.9% below the Semiconductors median (#350 of 637)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8028 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Phoenix Silicon International Business Description

Address No. 6, Lixing Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN, 300094
Phoenix Silicon International Corp is engaged in research, development, manufacturing, and sale of regenerative wafers, test wafers, product wafers, and the import and export trade related to the Company's business. The company generates almost all of its revenue from Taiwan.
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