Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) Interest Expense: NT$-240 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:2014 Chung Hung Steel Co Ltd TPE:2014
47 GF Score
Price NT$17.60
GF Value NT$11.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Chung Hung Steel Co Interest Expense?

Chung Hung Steel Co TPE:2014 -1.40% 47 Interest Expense is NT$-240 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2014 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$11.66 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Chung Hung Steel Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -55 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-240 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. Chung Hung Steel Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -234 Mil. Chung Hung Steel Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -55 Mil. Chung Hung Steel Co 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.

Chung Hung Steel Co  (TPE:2014) 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.

Chung Hung Steel Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-55 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-234 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$8,888 Mil.

Chung Hung Steel Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Chung Hung Steel Co 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.

Chung Hung Steel Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chung Hung Steel 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.

Chung Hung Steel Co Interest Expense Chart

Chung Hung Steel Co Annual Data
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Chung Hung Steel 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$-240 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$-240 Mil mean?
Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) has a Interest Expense of NT$-240 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Chung Hung Steel Co and its competitors.
Is Chung Hung Steel Co's Interest Expense too high?
Chung Hung Steel Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-240 Mil. Overall, Chung Hung Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chung Hung Steel Co's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Chung Hung Steel Co's Interest Expense of NT$-240 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 Chung Hung Steel Co and its competitors. Chung Hung Steel Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-240 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chung Hung Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$11.66, compared to a current price of NT$17.60 — trading 50.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-240 Mil. Chung Hung Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014), the current Interest Expense is NT$-240 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 Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hung Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$17.60 is trading 50.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$11.66. GuruFocus considers Chung Hung Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2014:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-240 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$11.66 vs. price of NT$17.60 (50.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2014 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chung Hung Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 317, Yuliao Road, Yuliao Lane, Qiaotou District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 82544
Chung Hung Steel Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of steel products. The company produces steel products, including hot and cold galvanized coils, fine blanking coils, hot rolled temper grade coils, hot rolled pickled and oiled coils, and hot rolled bands. It has two operating segments: The Corporation segment which manufactures, processes and sells steel products, and Other corporations segment which includes Hung Kao Investment Corporation engaged in general investment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of revenue from Taiwan and also has a presence in Asia, America, Europe and Others.
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