Epileds Technologies (TPE:4956) Interest Expense: NT$-16 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:4956 Epileds Technologies Inc TPE:4956
60 GF Score
Price NT$33.40
GF Value NT$23.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Epileds Technologies Interest Expense?

Epileds Technologies TPE:4956 -4.43% 60 Interest Expense is NT$-16 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:4956 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$23.24 (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. Epileds Technologies's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -4 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-16 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. Epileds Technologies's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 2 Mil. Epileds Technologies's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -4 Mil. Epileds Technologies's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.49. 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.

Epileds Technologies  (TPE:4956) 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.

Epileds Technologies's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$418 Mil.

Epileds Technologies'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*1.949/-3.948
=0.49

* 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.

Epileds Technologies Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Epileds Technologies'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.

Epileds Technologies Interest Expense Chart

Epileds Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Epileds Technologies Quarterly Data
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Epileds Technologies 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$-16 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$-16 Mil mean?
Epileds Technologies (TPE:4956) has a Interest Expense of NT$-16 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Epileds Technologies and its competitors.
Is Epileds Technologies' Interest Expense too high?
Epileds Technologies' current Interest Expense is NT$-16 Mil. Overall, Epileds Technologies has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Epileds Technologies' Interest Expense compare to APH and GLW?
Epileds Technologies' Interest Expense of NT$-16 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 Epileds Technologies and its competitors. Epileds Technologies's current Interest Expense is NT$-16 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Epileds Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Epileds Technologies (TPE:4956) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$23.24, compared to a current price of NT$33.40 — trading 43.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-16 Mil. Epileds Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Epileds Technologies (TPE:4956), the current Interest Expense is NT$-16 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 Epileds Technologies (TPE:4956) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Epileds Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$33.40 is trading 43.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$23.24. GuruFocus considers Epileds Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4956:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-16 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$23.24 vs. price of NT$33.40 (43.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4956 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Epileds Technologies Business Description

Address No.7, Kanxi Road, Tree Valley Park, Xinshi district, Tainan City, TWN
Epileds Technologies Inc is engaged in the research and development, design, manufacturing, and sales of LED wafers and chips, including blue, green, red, and white light LED wafers and chips.
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