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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$ -25 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-103 Mil.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Interest Expense Explanation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp interest coverage is 1.65, which is low.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Interest Expense Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Interest Expense Chart
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Interest Expense Calculation
Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.
Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-103 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a Interest Expense of NT$-103 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Interest Expense too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Interest Expense is NT$-103 Mil. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Interest Expense of NT$-103 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Steel company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Interest Expense is NT$-103 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.29, compared to a current price of NT$30.80 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-103 Mil. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current Interest Expense is NT$-103 Mil as of Jun. 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$30.80 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.29.
GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:
Interest Expense: NT$-103 Mil
GF Value™: NT$26.29 vs. price of NT$30.80 (17.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
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