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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Yang Ming Marine Transport's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -856 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-3,581 Mil.
Yang Ming Marine Transport (TPE:2609) Interest Expense Explanation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Yang Ming Marine Transport Interest Expense Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Yang Ming Marine Transport Interest Expense Calculation
Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.
Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-3,581 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.
What does a Interest Expense of NT$-3,581 Mil mean?
Yang Ming Marine Transport (TPE:2609) has a Interest Expense of NT$-3,581 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Yang Ming Marine Transport and its competitors.
Is Yang Ming Marine Transport's Interest Expense too high?
Yang Ming Marine Transport's current Interest Expense is NT$-3,581 Mil. Overall, Yang Ming Marine Transport has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yang Ming Marine Transport's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Yang Ming Marine Transport's Interest Expense of NT$-3,581 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Yang Ming Marine Transport and its competitors. Yang Ming Marine Transport's current Interest Expense is NT$-3,581 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yang Ming Marine Transport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yang Ming Marine Transport (TPE:2609) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$53.14, compared to a current price of NT$51.50 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-3,581 Mil. Yang Ming Marine Transport's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Yang Ming Marine Transport (TPE:2609), the current Interest Expense is NT$-3,581 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 Yang Ming Marine Transport (TPE:2609) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yang Ming Marine Transport stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$51.50 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$53.14.
GuruFocus considers Yang Ming Marine Transport to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2609:
Interest Expense: NT$-3,581 Mil
GF Value™: NT$53.14 vs. price of NT$51.50 (3.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp mainly engages in the shipping, repair, chartering, and sale and purchase of ships, containers, and chassis. Additionally, it operates as a shipping agency. The Group's reportable operating segments are: Containership, which generates maximum revenue, Bulk Shipping, and Other. These segments have been aggregated into a single operating segment. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by Asia, America, and its domestic market.
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