Laster Tech Co (TPE:3346) Interest Expense: NT$-103 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:3346 Laster Tech Co Ltd TPE:3346
74 GF Score
Price NT$22.30
GF Value NT$33.70
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 15 Warning Signs
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What is Laster Tech Co Interest Expense?

Laster Tech Co TPE:3346 -0.89% 74 Interest Expense is NT$-103 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:3346 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 15 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Laster Tech Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -28 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-103 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. Laster Tech Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 19 Mil. Laster Tech Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -28 Mil. Laster Tech Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.68. 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.

Laster Tech Co  (TPE:3346) 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.

Laster Tech Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-28 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$19 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,129 Mil.

Laster Tech 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*19.244/-28.31
=0.68

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

Laster Tech Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Laster Tech 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.

Laster Tech Co Interest Expense Chart

Laster Tech Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Laster Tech Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:3346
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Laster Tech 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$-103 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$-103 Mil mean?
Laster Tech Co (TPE:3346) has a Interest Expense of NT$-103 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Laster Tech Co and its competitors.
Is Laster Tech Co's Interest Expense too high?
Laster Tech Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-103 Mil. Overall, Laster Tech Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laster Tech Co's Interest Expense compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Laster Tech Co's Interest Expense of NT$-103 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Semiconductors 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 Laster Tech Co and its competitors. Laster Tech Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-103 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Laster Tech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laster Tech Co (TPE:3346) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.70, compared to a current price of NT$22.30 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-103 Mil. Laster Tech Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 15 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 Laster Tech Co (TPE:3346), the current Interest Expense is NT$-103 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 Laster Tech Co (TPE:3346) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laster Tech Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$22.30 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.70. GuruFocus considers Laster Tech Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3346:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-103 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$33.70 vs. price of NT$22.30 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 15 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3346 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Laster Tech Co Business Description

Address No. 4, Minxiang Street, 1st Floor, Zhonghe District, New Taipei, TWN, 23545
Laster Tech Co Ltd is engaged in the sales of LED chips and components and assembly and sales of LED automotive lighting and LED lighting fixtures, automotive lighting controllers, and related products. Its products are widely used in various applications such as munitions, medical treatment, aviation, automobiles, and others.
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