Walsin Lihwa (TPE:1605) Interest Expense: NT$-2,334 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:1605 Walsin Lihwa Corp TPE:1605
73 GF Score
Price NT$32.60
GF Value NT$30.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 12 Warning Signs
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What is Walsin Lihwa Interest Expense?

Walsin Lihwa TPE:1605 -6.19% 73 Interest Expense is NT$-2,334 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1605 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$30.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Walsin Lihwa's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -440 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-2,334 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. Walsin Lihwa's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -788 Mil. Walsin Lihwa's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -440 Mil. Walsin Lihwa 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.

Walsin Lihwa  (TPE:1605) 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.

Walsin Lihwa's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-440 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-788 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$61,936 Mil.

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

Walsin Lihwa 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. Walsin Lihwa Corps earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Walsin Lihwa Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walsin Lihwa'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.

Walsin Lihwa Interest Expense Chart

Walsin Lihwa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Walsin Lihwa Quarterly Data
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TPE:1605
73GF Score
Walsin Lihwa Corp TPE:1605
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Walsin Lihwa 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$-2,334 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$-2,334 Mil mean?
Walsin Lihwa (TPE:1605) has a Interest Expense of NT$-2,334 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Walsin Lihwa and its competitors.
Is Walsin Lihwa's Interest Expense too high?
Walsin Lihwa's current Interest Expense is NT$-2,334 Mil. Overall, Walsin Lihwa has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walsin Lihwa's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Walsin Lihwa's Interest Expense of NT$-2,334 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel 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 Walsin Lihwa and its competitors. Walsin Lihwa's current Interest Expense is NT$-2,334 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walsin Lihwa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walsin Lihwa (TPE:1605) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.16, compared to a current price of NT$32.60 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-2,334 Mil. Walsin Lihwa's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 12 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 Walsin Lihwa (TPE:1605), the current Interest Expense is NT$-2,334 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 Walsin Lihwa (TPE:1605) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walsin Lihwa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$32.60 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.16. GuruFocus considers Walsin Lihwa to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1605:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-2,334 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$30.16 vs. price of NT$32.60 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 12 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1605 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Walsin Lihwa Business Description

Address No. 1, Songzhi Road, 25th Floor, Taipei, TWN, 11047
Walsin Lihwa Corp is a producer of cables, steel, and wires. The company made various investments in construction, electronics, material science, real estate, etc. The company's segments are wires and cables; stainless stee;, resource business, and Administration and Investing. It derives maximum revenue from Stainless steel segment. The Stainless steel segment's main products include smelting, rolled stainless steel, carbon steel and precision alloy wire which are sold to industries involving construction components, crankshaft, machine tools, plumbing, heat exchanger, drainage, petrochemical and construction. Geographically, the company operates in USA, Asia, Europe, and other regions, of which Asia generates maximum revenue.
73GF Score

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