First Steamship Co (TPE:2601) Interest Expense: NT$-178 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

What is First Steamship Co Interest Expense?

First Steamship Co TPE:2601 50 Interest Expense is NT$-178 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2601 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$2.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. First Steamship Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 359 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-178 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. First Steamship Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 191 Mil. First Steamship Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 359 Mil. First Steamship Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

First Steamship Co (TPE:2601) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

First Steamship Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$359 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$191 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,196 Mil.

First Steamship Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* 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. First Steamship Co Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

First Steamship Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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First Steamship 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$-178 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of NT$-178 Mil mean?

First Steamship Co (TPE:2601) has a Interest Expense of NT$-178 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on First Steamship Co and its competitors.

Is First Steamship Co's Interest Expense too high?

First Steamship Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-178 Mil. Overall, First Steamship Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does First Steamship Co's Interest Expense compare to DDS and M?

First Steamship Co's Interest Expense of NT$-178 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 First Steamship Co and its competitors. First Steamship Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-178 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is First Steamship Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Steamship Co (TPE:2601) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$2.05, compared to a current price of NT$7.98 — trading 289.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-178 Mil. First Steamship Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 10 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 First Steamship Co (TPE:2601), the current Interest Expense is NT$-178 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 First Steamship Co (TPE:2601) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Steamship Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$7.98 is trading 289.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$2.05. GuruFocus considers First Steamship Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2601:

Interest Expense: NT$-178 Mil
GF Value™: NT$2.05 vs. price of NT$7.98 (289.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 50/100 with 10 warning signs

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First Steamship Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Retail - Cyclical

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Address Section 2, Fuxing S. Road, 14th Floor., No.237, Da\'an District, Taipei, TWN, 106

Website https://www.firsteam.com.tw

First Steamship Co Ltd is engaged in business management consultancy, domestic and international investments, as well as development, rental and sale of residential and commercial buildings. It operates in four segments the Shipping department, the Investing department, the Department Store department, and the Rental department. The Shipping department engages in domestic and international marine transportation and related businesses. The Investing department engages in domestic and international investment business. The Department Store department engages in department store retail industry, and the Rental department engages in automobile finance leasing company businesses. The majority of revenue is derived from the Department Store department segment.

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