Ares International (TPE:2471) Interest Expense: NT$-0.9 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)

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TPE:2471 Ares International Corp TPE:2471
96 GF Score
Price NT$52.70
GF Value NT$62.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ares International Interest Expense?

Ares International TPE:2471 +1.15% 96 Interest Expense is NT$-0.9 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2471 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$62.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Ares International's interest expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$ -0.3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$-0.9 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. Ares International's Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$ 49.5 Mil. Ares International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$ -0.3 Mil. Ares International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 194.88. 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.

Ares International  (TPE:2471) 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.

Ares International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$49.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$7.6 Mil.

Ares International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*49.5/-0.254
=194.88

* 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. Ares International Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Ares International Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ares International'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.

Ares International Interest Expense Chart

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TPE:2471
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Ares International Corp TPE:2471
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Ares International 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 Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-0.9 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$-0.9 Mil mean?
Ares International (TPE:2471) has a Interest Expense of NT$-0.9 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Ares International and its competitors.
Is Ares International's Interest Expense too high?
Ares International's current Interest Expense is NT$-0.9 Mil. Overall, Ares International has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares International's Interest Expense compare to IBM and ACN?
Ares International's Interest Expense of NT$-0.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Software 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 Ares International and its competitors. Ares International's current Interest Expense is NT$-0.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International (TPE:2471) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$62.99, compared to a current price of NT$52.70 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-0.9 Mil. Ares International's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 Ares International (TPE:2471), the current Interest Expense is NT$-0.9 Mil as of Sep. 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 Ares International (TPE:2471) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$52.70 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$62.99. GuruFocus considers Ares International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2471:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-0.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$62.99 vs. price of NT$52.70 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ares International Business Description

Address Zhongshan North Road, 3rd Floor, No. 111, Section 2, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 104
Ares International Corp is a Taiwan-based company. The company is engaged in the design, sales, lease, maintenance, and technology consultation of computer equipment, internet, and related software, and analysis, design, modification, installation, and maintenance of application software. Its reporting segments include the Commercial segment, Financial business segment, and Project segment. The geographical regions in which the company operates are Asia, Taiwan, America, and Others.
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