Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521) Interest Expense: NT$-26 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:5521 Kung Sing Engineering Corp TPE:5521
72 GF Score
Price NT$10.25
GF Value NT$16.62
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kung Sing Engineering Interest Expense?

Kung Sing Engineering TPE:5521 +0.99% 72 Interest Expense is NT$-26 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:5521 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$16.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Kung Sing Engineering's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -7 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-26 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. Kung Sing Engineering's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 81 Mil. Kung Sing Engineering's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -7 Mil. Kung Sing Engineering's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.91. 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.

Kung Sing Engineering  (TPE:5521) 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.

Kung Sing Engineering's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$81 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$149 Mil.

Kung Sing Engineering'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*80.653/-6.772
=11.91

* 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.

Kung Sing Engineering Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kung Sing Engineering'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.

Kung Sing Engineering Interest Expense Chart

Kung Sing Engineering Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Kung Sing Engineering Quarterly Data
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TPE:5521
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Kung Sing Engineering Corp TPE:5521
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Kung Sing Engineering 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$-26 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$-26 Mil mean?
Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521) has a Interest Expense of NT$-26 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Kung Sing Engineering and its competitors.
Is Kung Sing Engineering's Interest Expense too high?
Kung Sing Engineering's current Interest Expense is NT$-26 Mil. Overall, Kung Sing Engineering has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kung Sing Engineering's Interest Expense compare to PWR and FIX?
Kung Sing Engineering's Interest Expense of NT$-26 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 Kung Sing Engineering and its competitors. Kung Sing Engineering's current Interest Expense is NT$-26 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kung Sing Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.62, compared to a current price of NT$10.25 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-26 Mil. Kung Sing Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521), the current Interest Expense is NT$-26 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 Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kung Sing Engineering stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$10.25 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.62. GuruFocus considers Kung Sing Engineering to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5521:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-26 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$16.62 vs. price of NT$10.25 (38.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kung Sing Engineering Business Description

Address No. 102, Civic Boulevard, 8th Floor, Section 4, Daan District, Taipei, TWN, 106
Kung Sing Engineering Corp is engaged in civil engineering and construction projects. It constructs highways, tunnels, bridges, mass transportation systems, schools, as well as residential and commercial buildings. The main business activities of the Company are the construction and repair of roads and bridges.
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