Formosaint Jose (ROCO:7764) Interest Expense: NT$-14.5 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:7764 Formosa Saint Jose Corp ROCO:7764
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What is Formosaint Jose Interest Expense?

Formosaint Jose ROCO:7764 -2.14% 17 Interest Expense is NT$-14.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7764 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. 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. Formosaint Jose's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -7.3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-14.5 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. Formosaint Jose's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 31.8 Mil. Formosaint Jose's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -7.3 Mil. Formosaint Jose's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.34. 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.


Formosaint Jose  (ROCO:7764) 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.

Formosaint Jose's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-7.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$31.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$722.6 Mil.

Formosaint Jose's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*31.754/-7.316
=4.34

* 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.


Formosaint Jose Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formosaint Jose'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.

Formosaint Jose Interest Expense Chart

Formosaint Jose Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
-9.65 -10.79 -14.97 -14.49 -14.50

Formosaint Jose Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial -8.70 -7.14 -7.35 -7.18 -7.32
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Formosaint Jose 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-14.5 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$-14.5 Mil mean?
Formosaint Jose (ROCO:7764) has a Interest Expense of NT$-14.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Formosaint Jose and its competitors.
Is Formosaint Jose's Interest Expense too high?
Formosaint Jose's current Interest Expense is NT$-14.5 Mil. Overall, Formosaint Jose has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosaint Jose's Interest Expense compare to ORLY and AZO?
Formosaint Jose's Interest Expense of NT$-14.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Formosaint Jose and its competitors. Formosaint Jose's current Interest Expense is NT$-14.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosaint Jose stock overvalued right now?
Formosaint Jose (ROCO:7764) has a current Interest Expense of NT$-14.5 Mil. The current Interest Expense is NT$-14.5 Mil. Formosaint Jose's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosaint Jose (ROCO:7764), the current Interest Expense is NT$-14.5 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.

Formosaint Jose Business Description

Address 1st Floor, No. 319 Jiaxing Street, Daan District, Taipei, TWN, 106
Formosa Saint Jose Corp is a Company engaged in manufacturing and wholesale trading of various auto parts and molds.
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