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. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$873 Mil. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-95 Mil.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.17.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958) 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 .
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co Interest Coverage Chart
TPE:9958 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Century Iron And Steel Industrial 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.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial 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:
* 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.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958) has a Interest Coverage of 9.17 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 3.83. Over the past decade, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.35 to 17.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co ranks #1417 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's current Interest Coverage of 9.17 is 139% above median its 10-year median of 3.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 17.37. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's value of 9.17 is 38% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co ranks #1417 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's Interest Coverage compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co ranks #1417 out of 2325 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's value of 9.17 is 38% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.35 to 17.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.83 vs. the industry median of 14.80, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.80, based on 2,325 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. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's current Interest Coverage of 9.17 is 38% 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 Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's current Interest Coverage is 9.17, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$212.12, compared to a current price of NT$117.50 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.17, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 3.83 and 38% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.80. Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958), the current Interest Coverage is 9.17 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 Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co (TPE:9958) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$117.50 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$212.12.
GuruFocus considers Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:9958:
Interest Coverage: 9.17 (139% above median its 10-year median of 3.83)
GF Value™: NT$212.12 vs. price of NT$117.50 (44.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38% below the Industrial Products median (#1417 of 2325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9958 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Iron And Steel Industrial Co Business Description
Century Iron and Steel Industrial Co Ltd operates in the Steel industry. The company is engaged in the processing, manufacturing, and trading of steel frame & iron bone and its related installation services. It also manufactures steel structures for buildings and bridges. The majority of its revenue comes from Construction materials. The company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan.
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