Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) Interest Expense: NT$-60 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1608 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Ltd TPE:1608
79 GF Score
Price NT$34.05
GF Value NT$26.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Interest Expense?

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co TPE:1608 79 Interest Expense is NT$-60 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1608 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -16 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-60 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. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 189 Mil. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -16 Mil. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.03. 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.

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co  (TPE:1608) 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.

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-16 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$157 Mil.

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co'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*188.613/-15.684
=12.03

* 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.

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co'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.

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Interest Expense Chart

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Quarterly Data
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Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co 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$-60 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$-60 Mil mean?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) has a Interest Expense of NT$-60 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Interest Expense too high?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-60 Mil. Overall, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Interest Expense compare to VRT and BE?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Interest Expense of NT$-60 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-60 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.54, compared to a current price of NT$34.05 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-60 Mil. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608), the current Interest Expense is NT$-60 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 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$34.05 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.54. GuruFocus considers Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1608:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-60 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$26.54 vs. price of NT$34.05 (28.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1608 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Business Description

Address No. 170, Chung Cheng 4th Road, Kaohsiung, TWN
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Ltd is engaged in the processing, manufacture, sale and construction of wire, cable and copper products. The company operates through three segments: Wire, Cable, and Copper. The Wire segment is responsible for producing oxygen-free copper wire and related products. The Cable segment, on the other hand, focuses on producing power cables, communication cables, and optical fiber cables. The company's Copper segment is engaged in producing copper plate. The company's other reportable segments are mainly involved in project contracting and material trading. The Cable segment generates the majority of the company's revenue. Geographically the company generates revenue from Taiwan, which contributes key revenue, Mainland China, and Others.
79GF Score

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