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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hotai Motor Co's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -1,828 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-7,279 Mil.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Hotai Motor Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 3,299 Mil. Hotai Motor Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -1,828 Mil.
Hotai Motor Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.80.
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.
Hotai Motor Co (TPE:2207) 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. Hotai Motor Co Ltd interest coverage is 2, which is low.
Hotai Motor Co Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hotai Motor 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.
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$-7,279 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Interest Expense of NT$-7,279 Mil mean?
Hotai Motor Co (TPE:2207) has a Interest Expense of NT$-7,279 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hotai Motor Co and its competitors.
Is Hotai Motor Co's Interest Expense too high?
Hotai Motor Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-7,279 Mil. Overall, Hotai Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotai Motor Co's Interest Expense compare to CVNA and PAG?
Hotai Motor Co's Interest Expense of NT$-7,279 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hotai Motor Co and its competitors. Hotai Motor Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-7,279 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotai Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotai Motor Co (TPE:2207) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$687.26, compared to a current price of NT$493.00 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-7,279 Mil. Hotai Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Hotai Motor Co (TPE:2207), the current Interest Expense is NT$-7,279 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 Hotai Motor Co (TPE:2207) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotai Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$493.00 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$687.26.
GuruFocus considers Hotai Motor Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2207:
Interest Expense: NT$-7,279 Mil
GF Value™: NT$687.26 vs. price of NT$493.00 (28.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2207 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hotai Motor Co Ltd is engaged in import, trading, selling and repairing of vehicles and their parts, as well as installment sales and leases of vehicles, and sales of used vehicles and business of property insurance. The segments of the company include the Distributor of Toyota and Hino products segments, Installment trading, Leasing, and other segments. It has operations across both Taiwan and mainland China, with the vast majority of revenue derived domestically.
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