China General Plastics (TPE:1305) Interest Expense: NT$-110 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:1305 China General Plastics Corp TPE:1305
57 GF Score
Price NT$12.70
GF Value NT$13.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China General Plastics Interest Expense?

China General Plastics TPE:1305 -1.93% 57 Interest Expense is NT$-110 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1305 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$13.94 (Fairly Valued). 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. China General Plastics's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -26 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-110 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. China General Plastics's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -189 Mil. China General Plastics's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -26 Mil. China General Plastics 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.

China General Plastics  (TPE:1305) 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.

China General Plastics's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-26 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-189 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$4,292 Mil.

China General Plastics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

China General Plastics 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.

China General Plastics Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China General Plastics'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.

China General Plastics Interest Expense Chart

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China General Plastics 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$-110 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$-110 Mil mean?
China General Plastics (TPE:1305) has a Interest Expense of NT$-110 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on China General Plastics and its competitors.
Is China General Plastics' Interest Expense too high?
China General Plastics' current Interest Expense is NT$-110 Mil. Overall, China General Plastics has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China General Plastics' Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
China General Plastics' Interest Expense of NT$-110 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 China General Plastics and its competitors. China General Plastics's current Interest Expense is NT$-110 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China General Plastics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China General Plastics (TPE:1305) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.94, compared to a current price of NT$12.70 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-110 Mil. China General Plastics' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 China General Plastics (TPE:1305), the current Interest Expense is NT$-110 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 China General Plastics (TPE:1305) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China General Plastics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$12.70 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.94. GuruFocus considers China General Plastics to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1305:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-110 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$13.94 vs. price of NT$12.70 (8.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China General Plastics Business Description

Address No. 37, Jihu Road, 12th Floor, Nei Hu District, Taipei, TWN, 11492
China General Plastics Corp engages in the production and sale of PVC films, PVC leather, PVC pipes, PVC compounds, PVC resins, construction products, chlor-alkali products and other related products. Its products include Alkali and chlorine products, PVC plastic powder, Plastic pipe products, Plastic pipe fittings, Waterproof membrane, Anti-corrosion film, Partition panels/door panels, Soft plastic sheet, rigid plastic sheet, PVC printed fabric, PVC laminated fabric, Plastic leather/latex leather, Coral fleece, Shumeirong, Car leather, and Anti-fouling leather. Its segments include VCM products and PVC products of which PVC products derive the majority of revenue.
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