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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Wafer Works's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -37 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-139 Mil.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Wafer Works's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ 26 Mil. Wafer Works's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -37 Mil.
Wafer Works's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.
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.
Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) 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.
* 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. Wafer Works Corp interest coverage is 3.65, which is low.
Wafer Works Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wafer Works'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.
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$-139 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) has a Interest Expense of NT$-139 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Wafer Works and its competitors.
Is Wafer Works' Interest Expense too high?
Wafer Works' current Interest Expense is NT$-139 Mil. Overall, Wafer Works has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wafer Works' Interest Expense compare to AMAT and LRCX?
Wafer Works' Interest Expense of NT$-139 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Semiconductors 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 Wafer Works and its competitors. Wafer Works's current Interest Expense is NT$-139 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wafer Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.33, compared to a current price of NT$94.10 — trading 182.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-139 Mil. Wafer Works' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182), the current Interest Expense is NT$-139 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$94.10 is trading 182.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.33.
GuruFocus considers Wafer Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6182:
Interest Expense: NT$-139 Mil
GF Value™: NT$33.33 vs. price of NT$94.10 (182.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6182 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wafer Works Corp is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the R&D, design, manufacturing, and sales of semiconductor materials; the technique consulting business, service business, and trading for the above items. Its customized silicon wafer services are Polished wafers, Leijingjingyuan, SOI wafers, Gallium nitride epitaxial wafers, and Custom wafers. Its geographical segments include Taiwan, China (including Hong Kong), the United States, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan. The Group's revenue is derived from the manufacture and sale of semiconductor wafers.
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