Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176) Interest Expense: NT$-327 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:6176 Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp TPE:6176
77 GF Score
Price NT$88.10
GF Value NT$135.12
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Radiant Opto-Electronics Interest Expense?

Radiant Opto-Electronics TPE:6176 +0.11% 77 Interest Expense is NT$-327 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6176 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$135.12 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Radiant Opto-Electronics's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -97 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-327 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. Radiant Opto-Electronics's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 1,102 Mil. Radiant Opto-Electronics's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -97 Mil. Radiant Opto-Electronics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.39. 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.


Radiant Opto-Electronics  (TPE:6176) 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.

Radiant Opto-Electronics's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-97 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,102 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,436 Mil.

Radiant Opto-Electronics'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*1101.511/-96.683
=11.39

* 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.


Radiant Opto-Electronics Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Radiant Opto-Electronics'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.

Radiant Opto-Electronics Interest Expense Chart

Radiant Opto-Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Radiant Opto-Electronics Quarterly Data
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Radiant Opto-Electronics 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$-327 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$-327 Mil mean?
Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176) has a Interest Expense of NT$-327 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Radiant Opto-Electronics and its competitors.
Is Radiant Opto-Electronics' Interest Expense too high?
Radiant Opto-Electronics' current Interest Expense is NT$-327 Mil. Overall, Radiant Opto-Electronics has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Radiant Opto-Electronics' Interest Expense compare to APH and GLW?
Radiant Opto-Electronics' Interest Expense of NT$-327 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 Radiant Opto-Electronics and its competitors. Radiant Opto-Electronics's current Interest Expense is NT$-327 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Radiant Opto-Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$135.12, compared to a current price of NT$88.10 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-327 Mil. Radiant Opto-Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176), the current Interest Expense is NT$-327 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 Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Radiant Opto-Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$88.10 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$135.12. GuruFocus considers Radiant Opto-Electronics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6176:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-327 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$135.12 vs. price of NT$88.10 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Radiant Opto-Electronics Business Description

Address No. 1, Central 6th Road, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City, TWN
Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp is a Taiwan-based company that is engaged in designing, manufacturing, assembling, and marketing backlight modules and light guide plates for liquid crystal display panels. The Group has three reportable segments: the domestic, Mainland China, and other operations segments. The domestic segment engages in the manufacture and sale of light guide plates, backlight modules for LCDs, and lighting components. The Mainland China segment, which generates key revenue, uses the technologies provided by the domestic segment to develop new designs of products according to the demands of various customers. Geographically, the majority of the revenue for the company is generated from Asia, and the rest from Europe and America.
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