Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) Interest Expense: NT$-2 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:3019 Asia Optical Co Inc TPE:3019
82 GF Score
Price NT$144.50
GF Value NT$138.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Asia Optical Co Interest Expense?

Asia Optical Co TPE:3019 +0.70% 82 Interest Expense is NT$-2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:3019 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$138.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Asia Optical Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -1 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-2 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. Asia Optical Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 409 Mil. Asia Optical Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -1 Mil. Asia Optical Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 338.41. 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.

Asia Optical Co  (TPE:3019) 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.

Asia Optical Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$409 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$31 Mil.

Asia Optical 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*408.795/-1.208
=338.41

* 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. Asia Optical Co Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Asia Optical Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asia Optical 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.

Asia Optical Co Interest Expense Chart

Asia Optical Co Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Asia Optical Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:3019
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Asia Optical 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$-2 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$-2 Mil mean?
Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) has a Interest Expense of NT$-2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Asia Optical Co and its competitors.
Is Asia Optical Co's Interest Expense too high?
Asia Optical Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-2 Mil. Overall, Asia Optical Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Optical Co's Interest Expense compare to APH and GLW?
Asia Optical Co's Interest Expense of NT$-2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Asia Optical Co and its competitors. Asia Optical Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Optical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$138.28, compared to a current price of NT$144.50 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-2 Mil. Asia Optical Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019), the current Interest Expense is NT$-2 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 Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Optical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$144.50 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$138.28. GuruFocus considers Asia Optical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3019:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-2 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$138.28 vs. price of NT$144.50 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3019 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Asia Optical Co Business Description

Address No. 22-3, South 2nd Road, Tanzi District, Taichung, TWN, 427058
Asia Optical Co Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cameras, rangefinders, riflescopes, photocopier lens, scanner lens and optical components. The companies reportable segments included optical components, contact image sensor modules, optronics components, optronics products and digital camera. The majority of the revenue is generated from optical components. The company operates in two principal geographical areas Asia and America.
82GF Score

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