Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362) Interest Expense: NT$-127 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:3362 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Ltd ROCO:3362
63 GF Score
Price NT$150.50
GF Value NT$186.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Interest Expense?

Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co ROCO:3362 -7.67% 63 Interest Expense is NT$-127 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3362 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$186.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -38 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-127 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. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -11 Mil. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -38 Mil. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology 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.


Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co  (ROCO:3362) 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.

Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-38 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-11 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,652 Mil.

Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ability Opto-Electronics Technology 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.


Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ability Opto-Electronics Technology 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.

Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Interest Expense Chart

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Ability Opto-Electronics Technology 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$-127 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$-127 Mil mean?
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362) has a Interest Expense of NT$-127 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co and its competitors.
Is Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Expense too high?
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-127 Mil. Overall, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Expense compare to APH and GLW?
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Interest Expense of NT$-127 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co and its competitors. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-127 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$186.19, compared to a current price of NT$150.50 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-127 Mil. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362), the current Interest Expense is NT$-127 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 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$150.50 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$186.19. GuruFocus considers Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3362:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-127 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$186.19 vs. price of NT$150.50 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3362 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Business Description

Address No.14, Keyuan 1st Road, Xitun District, Daya Township, Taichung, TWN, 407
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the research & development, and manufacturing of professional optical lenses. The company designs and manufactures lenses for scanners, projectors, digital cameras, multi-function printers, mobile phones, digital video recorders, multi-function printers, cell phone cameras, laptops, tablets, IP cameras, monitors, automotive lenses, and others. The reportable segments of the company are; the Optical segment which derives key revenue, and the Electronic components segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Mainland China and the rest from Taiwan, and other countries.
63GF Score

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