JSL Construction & Development Co (TPE:2540) Interest Expense: NT$-591 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2540 JSL Construction & Development Co Ltd TPE:2540
85 GF Score
Price NT$53.70
GF Value NT$60.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 14 Warning Signs
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What is JSL Construction & Development Co Interest Expense?

JSL Construction & Development Co TPE:2540 +0.56% 85 Interest Expense is NT$-591 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2540 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$60.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. JSL Construction & Development Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -77 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-591 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. JSL Construction & Development Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 83 Mil. JSL Construction & Development Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -77 Mil. JSL Construction & Development Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.07. 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.

JSL Construction & Development Co  (TPE:2540) 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.

JSL Construction & Development Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-77 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$83 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5,534 Mil.

JSL Construction & Development Co'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*82.552/-77.395
=1.07

* 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. JSL Construction & Development Co Ltd interest coverage is 1.73, which is low.

JSL Construction & Development Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JSL Construction & Development 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.

JSL Construction & Development Co Interest Expense Chart

JSL Construction & Development Co Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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JSL Construction & Development Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:2540
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JSL Construction & Development 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$-591 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$-591 Mil mean?
JSL Construction & Development Co (TPE:2540) has a Interest Expense of NT$-591 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on JSL Construction & Development Co and its competitors.
Is JSL Construction & Development Co's Interest Expense too high?
JSL Construction & Development Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-591 Mil. Overall, JSL Construction & Development Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JSL Construction & Development Co's Interest Expense compare to CBRE and BEKE?
JSL Construction & Development Co's Interest Expense of NT$-591 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Real Estate 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 JSL Construction & Development Co and its competitors. JSL Construction & Development Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-591 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JSL Construction & Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSL Construction & Development Co (TPE:2540) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$60.73, compared to a current price of NT$53.70 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-591 Mil. JSL Construction & Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 14 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 JSL Construction & Development Co (TPE:2540), the current Interest Expense is NT$-591 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 JSL Construction & Development Co (TPE:2540) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSL Construction & Development Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$53.70 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$60.73. GuruFocus considers JSL Construction & Development Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2540:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-591 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$60.73 vs. price of NT$53.70 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 14 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2540 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

JSL Construction & Development Co Business Description

Address No.128 Langjiang Road, 2nd floor, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 104
JSL Construction & Development Co Ltd operates as real estate agents and sellers, to commission construction companies for the construction of national housing, commercial buildings for rental leases and sales, trading of building materials, operation of interior decoration, IT software, third-party payment services, integrated construction, property management and wholesale of food and goods. It has three segments: Real estate selling agency, Construction, and Development. The Real estate selling agency is engaged in real estate selling operation; the Construction segment is engaged in the construction of public housing, commercial building development, rental, and sales, real estate sales, and other business; the Development segment undertakes civil construction engineering projects.
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