Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co (TPE:9925) Interest Coverage: 15.83 (As of Dec. 2025) — 63% Below Median


TPE:9925 Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Ltd TPE:9925
88 GF Score
Price NT$40.55
GF Value NT$43.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Interest Coverage?

Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co TPE:9925 88 Interest Coverage is 15.83 as of Dec. 2025, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 43.14. GuruFocus rates TPE:9925 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co ranks better than 54.06% 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. Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$187 Mil. Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-12 Mil. Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.83. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:9925' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.16   Med: 43.14   Max: 48.13
Current: 16.16


TPE:9925's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
54.06% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs TPE:9925: 16.16

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


Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co  (TPE:9925) 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 .


Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Shin Kong Security 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.

Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Interest Coverage Chart

Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co 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:9925 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Taiwan Shin Kong Security 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.


Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


TPE:9925
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Taiwan Shin Kong Security 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.

Taiwan Shin Kong Security 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, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Interest Expense was NT$-47 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$766 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$304 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*765.834/-47.383
=16.16

Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Interest Expense was NT$-12 Mil. Its Operating Income was NT$187 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$304 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*187.468/-11.845
=15.83

* 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 15.83 mean?
Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co (TPE:9925) has a Interest Coverage of 15.83 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 43.14. Over the past decade, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.16 to 48.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co ranks #373 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's current Interest Coverage of 15.83 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 43.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.16 to a high of 48.13. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's value of 15.83 is 22% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co ranks #373 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Interest Coverage compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co ranks #373 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's value of 15.83 is 22% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.16 to 48.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.14 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Taiwan Shin Kong Security 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 a Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 812 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. Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's current Interest Coverage of 15.83 is 22% 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 Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's current Interest Coverage is 15.83, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 43.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co (TPE:9925) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.19, compared to a current price of NT$40.55 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 15.83, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 43.14 and 22% above the Business Services industry median of 12.98. Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co (TPE:9925), the current Interest Coverage is 15.83 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 Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co (TPE:9925) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$40.55 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.19. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9925:

  • Interest Coverage: 15.83 (63% below median its 10-year median of 43.14)
  • GF Value™: NT$43.19 vs. price of NT$40.55 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22% above the Business Services median (#373 of 812)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9925 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Business Description

Address No. 128, Xing\'ai Road, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN
Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Ltd is a Taiwanese security systems provider. It is engaged in the design, sale, rental, installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of fire prevention, burglary prevention, and fire protection apparatus, as well as the import and export of these products and the operation and investment of such businesses. The reportable segments of the company are the electronic services business, cash-in-transit business, stationed security business, and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the electronic services segment which provides electronic security services.
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