Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785) Interest Expense: NT$-340 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ROCO:1785 Solar Applied Materials Technology Corp ROCO:1785
61 GF Score
Price NT$110.00
GF Value NT$96.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Solar Applied Materials Technology Interest Expense?

Solar Applied Materials Technology ROCO:1785 -1.35% 61 Interest Expense is NT$-340 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1785 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$96.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Solar Applied Materials Technology's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -87 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-340 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. Solar Applied Materials Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ 2,016 Mil. Solar Applied Materials Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -87 Mil. Solar Applied Materials Technology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.18. 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.


Solar Applied Materials Technology  (ROCO:1785) 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.

Solar Applied Materials Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-87 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2,016 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,869 Mil.

Solar Applied Materials Technology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2016.04/-86.963
=23.18

* 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.


Solar Applied Materials Technology Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solar Applied Materials Technology'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.

Solar Applied Materials Technology Interest Expense Chart

Solar Applied Materials Technology Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Solar Applied Materials Technology Quarterly Data
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ROCO:1785
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Solar Applied Materials Technology Corp ROCO:1785
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Solar Applied Materials Technology 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-340 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$-340 Mil mean?
Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785) has a Interest Expense of NT$-340 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Solar Applied Materials Technology and its competitors.
Is Solar Applied Materials Technology's Interest Expense too high?
Solar Applied Materials Technology's current Interest Expense is NT$-340 Mil. Overall, Solar Applied Materials Technology has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solar Applied Materials Technology's Interest Expense compare to CRS and ATI?
Solar Applied Materials Technology's Interest Expense of NT$-340 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 Solar Applied Materials Technology and its competitors. Solar Applied Materials Technology's current Interest Expense is NT$-340 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solar Applied Materials Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$96.86, compared to a current price of NT$110.00 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-340 Mil. Solar Applied Materials Technology's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785), the current Interest Expense is NT$-340 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar Applied Materials Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$110.00 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$96.86. GuruFocus considers Solar Applied Materials Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:1785:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-340 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$96.86 vs. price of NT$110.00 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1785 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Solar Applied Materials Technology Business Description

Address No. 1, Gongye 3rd Road, Annan District, Tainan, TWN, 70955
Solar Applied Materials Technology Corp is a company involved in research and development and manufacturing of thin-film sputtering targets. It is engaged in manufacturing, processing, recycling, refining, and trading of sputtering targets for thin film, precious metal materials, and specialty chemicals for automobiles. The firm's operating segment includes Solar and Solar (KunShan). The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Solar (KunShan), which is principally engaged in producing photovoltaic sputtering targets for thin film, electroplating chemicals, specialty chemicals for automobiles, and electroplating processing.
61GF Score

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