Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) Interest Expense: NT$-34 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ROCO:4772 Taiwan Special Chemicals Corp ROCO:4772
64 GF Score
Price NT$245.50
GF Value NT$685.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Taiwan Special Chemicals Interest Expense?

Taiwan Special Chemicals ROCO:4772 -7.18% 64 Interest Expense is NT$-34 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4772 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$685.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Taiwan Special Chemicals's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -11 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-34 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 Special Chemicals's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ 345 Mil. Taiwan Special Chemicals's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -11 Mil. Taiwan Special Chemicals's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.01. 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 Special Chemicals  (ROCO:4772) 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 Special Chemicals's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-11 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$345 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,987 Mil.

Taiwan Special Chemicals'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*344.658/-11.486
=30.01

* 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 Special Chemicals Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Special Chemicals'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 Special Chemicals Interest Expense Chart

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Taiwan Special Chemicals 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$-34 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$-34 Mil mean?
Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) has a Interest Expense of NT$-34 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Taiwan Special Chemicals and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Special Chemicals' Interest Expense too high?
Taiwan Special Chemicals' current Interest Expense is NT$-34 Mil. Overall, Taiwan Special Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Special Chemicals' Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Taiwan Special Chemicals' Interest Expense of NT$-34 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 Special Chemicals and its competitors. Taiwan Special Chemicals's current Interest Expense is NT$-34 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Special Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$685.27, compared to a current price of NT$245.50 — trading 64.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-34 Mil. Taiwan Special Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772), the current Interest Expense is NT$-34 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$245.50 is trading 64.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$685.27. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Special Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4772:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-34 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$685.27 vs. price of NT$245.50 (64.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4772 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Special Chemicals Business Description

Address No.1, Zhangbin West 3rd Road, Xianxi Township, Changhua County, Changhua, TWN, 507
Taiwan Special Chemicals Corp develops and manufactures semiconductor specialty gases (SEG) and semiconductor chemical materials (SEC), and is engaged in the sale and production of precision chemical materials, as well as the cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishment services for semiconductor equipment and components. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of specialty chemical materials. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by other Asian regions, America, Northeast Asia (Japan and Korea), and Europe.
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