Arch Meter (TPE:4588) Interest Expense: NT$-17.6 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:4588 Arch Meter Corp TPE:4588
67 GF Score
Price NT$54.20
GF Value NT$72.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arch Meter Interest Expense?

Arch Meter TPE:4588 -1.99% 67 Interest Expense is NT$-17.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:4588 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$72.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Arch Meter's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -4.6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-17.6 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. Arch Meter's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 74.0 Mil. Arch Meter's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -4.6 Mil. Arch Meter's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.03. 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.

Arch Meter  (TPE:4588) 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.

Arch Meter's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-4.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$74.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$624.7 Mil.

Arch Meter'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*74.015/-4.617
=16.03

* 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.

Arch Meter Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arch Meter'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.

Arch Meter Interest Expense Chart

Arch Meter Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Arch Meter Quarterly Data
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Arch Meter 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$-17.6 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$-17.6 Mil mean?
Arch Meter (TPE:4588) has a Interest Expense of NT$-17.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Arch Meter and its competitors.
Is Arch Meter's Interest Expense too high?
Arch Meter's current Interest Expense is NT$-17.6 Mil. Overall, Arch Meter has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arch Meter's Interest Expense compare to VRT and BE?
Arch Meter's Interest Expense of NT$-17.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 Arch Meter and its competitors. Arch Meter's current Interest Expense is NT$-17.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arch Meter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arch Meter (TPE:4588) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$72.48, compared to a current price of NT$54.20 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-17.6 Mil. Arch Meter's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Arch Meter (TPE:4588), the current Interest Expense is NT$-17.6 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 Arch Meter (TPE:4588) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arch Meter stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$54.20 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$72.48. GuruFocus considers Arch Meter to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4588:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-17.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$72.48 vs. price of NT$54.20 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4588 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Arch Meter Business Description

Address No.256-15, Jingguan Boulevard, Xiangshan District, Hsinchu, TWN, 300079
Arch Meter Corp is engaged in manufacturing and trading measuring instruments and control equipment. Its products include Embedded Instrumentation, Product Line, Electronic Energy Meter, Power Measurement Instrument, and Smart Meter IC. It operates in a single segment.
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