Union Bank of Taiwan (TPE:2838) Interest Expense: NT$-14,538 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2838 Union Bank of Taiwan TPE:2838
80 GF Score
Price NT$23.45
GF Value NT$16.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Union Bank of Taiwan Interest Expense?

Union Bank of Taiwan TPE:2838 -1.47% 80 Interest Expense is NT$-14,538 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2838 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$16.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Union Bank of Taiwan's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -3,784 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-14,538 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. Union Bank of Taiwan's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ Mil. Union Bank of Taiwan's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ Mil. 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.

Union Bank of Taiwan Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union Bank of Taiwan'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.

Union Bank of Taiwan Interest Expense Chart

Union Bank of Taiwan Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Union Bank of Taiwan Quarterly Data
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Union Bank of Taiwan 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$-14,538 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$-14,538 Mil mean?
Union Bank of Taiwan (TPE:2838) has a Interest Expense of NT$-14,538 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Union Bank of Taiwan and its competitors.
Is Union Bank of Taiwan's Interest Expense too high?
Union Bank of Taiwan's current Interest Expense is NT$-14,538 Mil. Overall, Union Bank of Taiwan has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Bank of Taiwan's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Union Bank of Taiwan's Interest Expense of NT$-14,538 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Banks 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 Union Bank of Taiwan and its competitors. Union Bank of Taiwan's current Interest Expense is NT$-14,538 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Bank of Taiwan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Bank of Taiwan (TPE:2838) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.30, compared to a current price of NT$23.45 — trading 43.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-14,538 Mil. Union Bank of Taiwan's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 Union Bank of Taiwan (TPE:2838), the current Interest Expense is NT$-14,538 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 Union Bank of Taiwan (TPE:2838) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Bank of Taiwan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$23.45 is trading 43.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.30. GuruFocus considers Union Bank of Taiwan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2838:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-14,538 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$16.30 vs. price of NT$23.45 (43.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2838 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Union Bank of Taiwan Business Description

Other Exchanges 2838A.PFD:Taiwan
Address Minsheng East Road, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, No. 109, Section 3, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN, 105
Union Bank of Taiwan mainly engaged in activities allowed under the Banking Law, which cover deposits, loans, discounts, remittances, acceptances, issuance of guarantees and letters of credit, short-term bills transactions, investments, foreign exchange transactions, savings, trust, etc. The company's reportable segments are Corporate banking unit consist Corporate banking, foreign exchange business, debt management and public treasury business; Consumer banking unit consider financial management and loan business, credit card business and car-loan business; Wealth management and trust unit; Investing unit; and Leasing unit. The majority of revenue comes from Consumer banking. The Company's operations are mainly in Taiwan.
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