Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) Interest Expense: NT$-188 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:6278 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp TPE:6278
69 GF Score
Price NT$157.50
GF Value NT$109.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Interest Expense?

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology TPE:6278 -4.26% 69 Interest Expense is NT$-188 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6278 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$109.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -52 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-188 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. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 841 Mil. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -52 Mil. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.08. 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.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology  (TPE:6278) 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.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-52 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$841 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,384 Mil.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology'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*841.483/-52.345
=16.08

* 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.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology'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.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Interest Expense Chart

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Annual Data
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TPE:6278
69GF Score
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp TPE:6278
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Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology 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$-188 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$-188 Mil mean?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) has a Interest Expense of NT$-188 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Interest Expense too high?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current Interest Expense is NT$-188 Mil. Overall, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Interest Expense compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Interest Expense of NT$-188 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Semiconductors 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology and its competitors. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current Interest Expense is NT$-188 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$109.94, compared to a current price of NT$157.50 — trading 43.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-188 Mil. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278), the current Interest Expense is NT$-188 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$157.50 is trading 43.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$109.94. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6278:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-188 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$109.94 vs. price of NT$157.50 (43.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Business Description

Address No. 437, Taoying Road, Dashuli, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan, TWN, 330
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp is engaged in the design, processing, manufacturing, and trading of TFT-LCD panels, general electronic information products, and PCB surface-mount packaging. Its Surface Mounting Technology is widely used for IT and electronic products. The products provided include Control boards for TFT-LCD panels (TV/Desk Top/ Note books), other electronic products, and light bars.
69GF Score

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NT$157.50
Price
NT$109.94
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