Taiwan Mask (TPE:2338) Interest Expense: NT$-295 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:2338 Taiwan Mask Corp TPE:2338
68 GF Score
Price NT$43.20
GF Value NT$41.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Mask Interest Expense?

Taiwan Mask TPE:2338 -10.00% 68 Interest Expense is NT$-295 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2338 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$41.26 (Fairly Valued). 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 Mask's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -71 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-295 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 Mask's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ 16 Mil. Taiwan Mask's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -71 Mil. Taiwan Mask's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23. 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 Mask  (TPE:2338) 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 Mask's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-71 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$16 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$3,860 Mil.

Taiwan Mask'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*16.495/-70.588
=0.23

* 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 Mask Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Mask'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 Mask Interest Expense Chart

Taiwan Mask Annual Data
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Taiwan Mask Quarterly Data
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TPE:2338
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Taiwan Mask 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$-295 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$-295 Mil mean?
Taiwan Mask (TPE:2338) has a Interest Expense of NT$-295 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Taiwan Mask and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Mask's Interest Expense too high?
Taiwan Mask's current Interest Expense is NT$-295 Mil. Overall, Taiwan Mask has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Mask's Interest Expense compare to AMAT and LRCX?
Taiwan Mask's Interest Expense of NT$-295 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Semiconductors 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 Mask and its competitors. Taiwan Mask's current Interest Expense is NT$-295 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Mask stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Mask (TPE:2338) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.26, compared to a current price of NT$43.20 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-295 Mil. Taiwan Mask's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Mask (TPE:2338), the current Interest Expense is NT$-295 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 Mask (TPE:2338) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Mask stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$43.20 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.26. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Mask to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2338:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-295 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$41.26 vs. price of NT$43.20 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2338 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Mask Business Description

Address No. 11, Chuangxin 1st Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
Taiwan Mask Corp manufactures and markets photomasks products for semiconductor production. The company also produces and sells products such as masks and integrated circuits used in semiconductors, and has a diversified sales base. The product segment of the company comprises Photomask and the semiconductor segment. The company generates its revenue from the Photomask and semiconductor segments.
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