TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) Interest Expense: NT$-0.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:4169 TCM Biotech International Corp TPE:4169
52 GF Score
Price NT$153.50
GF Value NT$42.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is TCM Biotech International Interest Expense?

TCM Biotech International TPE:4169 -2.23% 52 Interest Expense is NT$-0.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:4169 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. TCM Biotech International's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -0.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-0.8 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. TCM Biotech International's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -27.8 Mil. TCM Biotech International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$ -0.2 Mil. TCM Biotech International did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.


TCM Biotech International  (TPE:4169) 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.

TCM Biotech International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-27.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$13.0 Mil.

TCM Biotech International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

TCM Biotech International did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.


TCM Biotech International Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TCM Biotech International'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.

TCM Biotech International Interest Expense Chart

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TPE:4169
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TCM Biotech International 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$-0.8 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$-0.8 Mil mean?
TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) has a Interest Expense of NT$-0.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on TCM Biotech International and its competitors.
Is TCM Biotech International's Interest Expense too high?
TCM Biotech International's current Interest Expense is NT$-0.8 Mil. Overall, TCM Biotech International has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TCM Biotech International's Interest Expense compare to VRTX and REGN?
TCM Biotech International's Interest Expense of NT$-0.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Biotechnology 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 TCM Biotech International and its competitors. TCM Biotech International's current Interest Expense is NT$-0.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TCM Biotech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.31, compared to a current price of NT$153.50 — trading 262.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-0.8 Mil. TCM Biotech International's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169), the current Interest Expense is NT$-0.8 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 TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCM Biotech International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$153.50 is trading 262.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.31. GuruFocus considers TCM Biotech International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4169:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-0.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$42.31 vs. price of NT$153.50 (262.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4169 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TCM Biotech International Business Description

Address No. 97, Section 1, Xintai 5th Road, 24th Floor-8, Xizhi District, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 221416
TCM Biotech International Corp is a Taiwan based biotechnology company. It is engaged in research and development of new biotech drugs, development of microbial strain cultivation and fermentation technology, biotechnology services, wholesale of medical equipment, and sales of functional foods. Its products includes medical equipment, medical testing platform, medical drugs, and others. The Group has two reportable segments: Segment A and Segment B. Segment A is the functional foods segment, while Segment B is the pharmaceuticals segment. It derives maximum revenue from pharmaceuticals segment. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan and Other countries, of which it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan.
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