Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515) Interest Expense: NT$-4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:5515 Chien Kuo Construction Co Ltd TPE:5515
74 GF Score
Price NT$42.75
GF Value NT$36.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chien Kuo Construction Co Interest Expense?

Chien Kuo Construction Co TPE:5515 +2.76% 74 Interest Expense is NT$-4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:5515 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$36.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Chien Kuo Construction Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -1 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-4 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. Chien Kuo Construction Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 216 Mil. Chien Kuo Construction Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -1 Mil. Chien Kuo Construction Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 283.91. 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.

Chien Kuo Construction Co  (TPE:5515) 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.

Chien Kuo Construction Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$216 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$39 Mil.

Chien Kuo Construction 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*215.768/-0.76
=283.91

* 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. Chien Kuo Construction Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Chien Kuo Construction Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chien Kuo Construction 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.

Chien Kuo Construction Co Interest Expense Chart

Chien Kuo Construction Co Annual Data
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TPE:5515
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Chien Kuo Construction 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$-4 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$-4 Mil mean?
Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515) has a Interest Expense of NT$-4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Chien Kuo Construction Co and its competitors.
Is Chien Kuo Construction Co's Interest Expense too high?
Chien Kuo Construction Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-4 Mil. Overall, Chien Kuo Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chien Kuo Construction Co's Interest Expense compare to PWR and FIX?
Chien Kuo Construction Co's Interest Expense of NT$-4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Construction 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 Chien Kuo Construction Co and its competitors. Chien Kuo Construction Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chien Kuo Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$36.09, compared to a current price of NT$42.75 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-4 Mil. Chien Kuo Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515), the current Interest Expense is NT$-4 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 Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chien Kuo Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$42.75 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$36.09. GuruFocus considers Chien Kuo Construction Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5515:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-4 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$36.09 vs. price of NT$42.75 (18.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5515 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chien Kuo Construction Co Business Description

Address No. 67, Dunhua South Road, 20th Floor, Section 2, Da\'an District, Taipei, TWN
Chien Kuo Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the business relating to design, supervision of modification, and construction of various construction projects as well as trading of construction materials. The company provides construction and engineering services for residential and commercial buildings, science and technology workshops, public works, and others. Its services include Construction project scheme proposal, Value engineering assessment, Professional geotechnical engineering consultation, and others.
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