Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802) Interest Expense: NT$-599 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:1802 Taiwan Glass Ind Corp TPE:1802
45 GF Score
Price NT$51.00
GF Value NT$18.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Glass Ind Interest Expense?

Taiwan Glass Ind TPE:1802 -6.08% 45 Interest Expense is NT$-599 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1802 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.84 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Taiwan Glass Ind's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -147 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-599 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. Taiwan Glass Ind's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ 820 Mil. Taiwan Glass Ind's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -147 Mil. Taiwan Glass Ind's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.57. 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.


Taiwan Glass Ind  (TPE:1802) 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.

Taiwan Glass Ind's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-147 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$820 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$10,774 Mil.

Taiwan Glass Ind's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*820.211/-147.325
=5.57

* 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.


Taiwan Glass Ind Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Glass Ind'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.

Taiwan Glass Ind Interest Expense Chart

Taiwan Glass Ind Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Taiwan Glass Ind Quarterly Data
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TPE:1802
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Taiwan Glass Ind 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-599 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$-599 Mil mean?
Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802) has a Interest Expense of NT$-599 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Taiwan Glass Ind and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Glass Ind's Interest Expense too high?
Taiwan Glass Ind's current Interest Expense is NT$-599 Mil. Overall, Taiwan Glass Ind has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Glass Ind's Interest Expense compare to CRH and VMC?
Taiwan Glass Ind's Interest Expense of NT$-599 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Building Materials 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 Taiwan Glass Ind and its competitors. Taiwan Glass Ind's current Interest Expense is NT$-599 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Glass Ind stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.84, compared to a current price of NT$51.00 — trading 170.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-599 Mil. Taiwan Glass Ind's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802), the current Interest Expense is NT$-599 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 Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Glass Ind stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$51.00 is trading 170.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.84. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Glass Ind to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1802:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-599 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$18.84 vs. price of NT$51.00 (170.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Glass Ind Business Description

Address No. 261, Section 3, Nanjing East Road, 11th Floor, TG Building, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN, 105-405
Taiwan Glass Ind Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and selling of various glass products. Its products include flat glass, auto glass, ultra-thin glass, photoelectric glass, fiber glass, and containers, tableware & kitchenware. The company's segments include Flat Glass Segment, engaged in the manufacturing and selling of flat glass; Glass Container Segment, engaged in the manufacturing and selling of glass containers; and Glass Fiber Segment, engaged in the manufacturing and selling of glass fibers. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Flat Glass segment. Geographically, its operations are spread across Taiwan, China, and Other countries.
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