Taiwan Wax Co (ROCO:1742) Interest Expense: NT$-4.3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:1742 Taiwan Wax Co Ltd ROCO:1742
50 GF Score
Price NT$17.90
GF Value NT$5.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Taiwan Wax Co Interest Expense?

Taiwan Wax Co ROCO:1742 +8.16% 50 Interest Expense is NT$-4.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1742 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$5.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Taiwan Wax Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -0.5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-4.3 Mil.

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. Taiwan Wax Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -8.9 Mil. Taiwan Wax Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -0.5 Mil. Taiwan Wax Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. 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 Wax Co  (ROCO:1742) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

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 Wax Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-8.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$84.9 Mil.

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

Taiwan Wax Co did not have earnings to cover the 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Taiwan Wax Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Wax Co's Interest Expense 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.

Taiwan Wax Co Interest Expense Chart

Taiwan Wax Co Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Taiwan Wax Co Quarterly Data
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ROCO:1742
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Taiwan Wax Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-4.3 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of NT$-4.3 Mil mean?
Taiwan Wax Co (ROCO:1742) has a Interest Expense of NT$-4.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Taiwan Wax Co and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Wax Co's Interest Expense too high?
Taiwan Wax Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-4.3 Mil. Overall, Taiwan Wax Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Wax Co's Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Taiwan Wax Co's Interest Expense of NT$-4.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Taiwan Wax Co and its competitors. Taiwan Wax Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-4.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Wax Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Wax Co (ROCO:1742) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$5.47, compared to a current price of NT$17.90 — trading 227.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-4.3 Mil. Taiwan Wax Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiwan Wax Co (ROCO:1742), the current Interest Expense is NT$-4.3 Mil 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 Wax Co (ROCO:1742) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Wax Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$17.90 is trading 227.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$5.47. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Wax Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:1742:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-4.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$5.47 vs. price of NT$17.90 (227.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Wax Co Business Description

Address Zhongshan South Road, 3rd Floor, No. 610, Section 2, Dayuan District, Taoyuan, TWN
Taiwan Wax Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, trading, importing, and exporting various wax raw materials and finished products, trading optoelectronic equipment, trading aquatic products, and providing brokerage services. The company derives revenue from sales of merchandise derived from sales of aquatic products, optoelectronic equipment, and various finished wax products.
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