Realtek Semiconductor (TPE:2379) Interest Expense: NT$-118 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:2379 Realtek Semiconductor Corp TPE:2379
91 GF Score
Price NT$840.00
GF Value NT$576.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Realtek Semiconductor Interest Expense?

Realtek Semiconductor TPE:2379 91 Interest Expense is NT$-118 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2379 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$576.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Realtek Semiconductor's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -48 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-118 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. Realtek Semiconductor's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 2,316 Mil. Realtek Semiconductor's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -48 Mil. Realtek Semiconductor's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 48.71. 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.

Realtek Semiconductor  (TPE:2379) 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.

Realtek Semiconductor's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-48 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,316 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,191 Mil.

Realtek Semiconductor's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2316.421/-47.56
=48.71

* 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Realtek Semiconductor Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Realtek Semiconductor Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Realtek Semiconductor'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.

Realtek Semiconductor Interest Expense Chart

Realtek Semiconductor Annual Data
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Realtek Semiconductor 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$-118 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$-118 Mil mean?
Realtek Semiconductor (TPE:2379) has a Interest Expense of NT$-118 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Realtek Semiconductor and its competitors.
Is Realtek Semiconductor's Interest Expense too high?
Realtek Semiconductor's current Interest Expense is NT$-118 Mil. Overall, Realtek Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Realtek Semiconductor's Interest Expense compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Realtek Semiconductor's Interest Expense of NT$-118 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 Realtek Semiconductor and its competitors. Realtek Semiconductor's current Interest Expense is NT$-118 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Realtek Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Realtek Semiconductor (TPE:2379) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$576.13, compared to a current price of NT$840.00 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-118 Mil. Realtek Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Realtek Semiconductor (TPE:2379), the current Interest Expense is NT$-118 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 Realtek Semiconductor (TPE:2379) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Realtek Semiconductor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$840.00 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$576.13. GuruFocus considers Realtek Semiconductor to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2379:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-118 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$576.13 vs. price of NT$840.00 (45.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2379 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Realtek Semiconductor Business Description

Address No. 2, Innovation Road II, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN, 300
Realtek Semiconductor Corp is engaged in researching, developing, manufacturing, and selling various integrated circuits and related application software. The products of the company include Connected Media ICs, Communications Network ICs, Computer Peripheral ICs, Multimedia ICs, Smart Interconnect ICs and others. The company derives maximum revenue from the Asian region followed by Taiwan.
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