Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) Interest Expense: NT$-161 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:3044 Tripod Technology Corp TPE:3044
83 GF Score
Price NT$448.50
GF Value NT$281.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Tripod Technology Interest Expense?

Tripod Technology TPE:3044 83 Interest Expense is NT$-161 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:3044 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$281.07 (Significantly Overvalued).

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Tripod Technology's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -45 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-161 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. Tripod Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 3,235 Mil. Tripod Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -45 Mil. Tripod Technology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 72.64. 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.

Tripod Technology  (TPE:3044) 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.

Tripod Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-45 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3,235 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,103 Mil.

Tripod Technology'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*3235.483/-44.543
=72.64

* 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. Tripod Technology Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Tripod Technology Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tripod Technology'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.

Tripod Technology Interest Expense Chart

Tripod Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Tripod Technology Quarterly Data
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TPE:3044
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Tripod Technology 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$-161 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$-161 Mil mean?
Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) has a Interest Expense of NT$-161 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Tripod Technology and its competitors.
Is Tripod Technology's Interest Expense too high?
Tripod Technology's current Interest Expense is NT$-161 Mil. Overall, Tripod Technology has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tripod Technology's Interest Expense compare to APH and GLW?
Tripod Technology's Interest Expense of NT$-161 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 Tripod Technology and its competitors. Tripod Technology's current Interest Expense is NT$-161 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tripod Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$281.07, compared to a current price of NT$448.50 — trading 59.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-161 Mil. Tripod Technology's overall GF Score™ is 83/100. 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 Tripod Technology (TPE:3044), the current Interest Expense is NT$-161 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 Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripod Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$448.50 is trading 59.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$281.07. GuruFocus considers Tripod Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3044:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-161 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$281.07 vs. price of NT$448.50 (59.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3044 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Tripod Technology Business Description

Address No. 21, Kuang-Yeh 5th Road, Pingzhen Industrial Park, Pingzhen District, Taoyuan, TWN, 324
Tripod Technology Corporation manufactures and distributes printed circuit boards, electronic cash registers, and is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of a variety of devices produced using computer automation. The company focuses on the production and sale of printed circuit boards, and this segment provides the majority of the company's revenue. The company's products include various boards for memory modules, thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal displays, telecommunications boards, hard disks, automotive, servers, substrates, and other services. The vast majority of revenue is earned from customers in Mainland China; however, the company also does business in Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea, among others.
83GF Score

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NT$448.50
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NT$281.07
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