Creative Sensor (TPE:8249) Interest Expense: NT$-26 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:8249 Creative Sensor Inc TPE:8249
87 GF Score
Price NT$47.10
GF Value NT$41.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Creative Sensor Interest Expense?

Creative Sensor TPE:8249 +0.21% 87 Interest Expense is NT$-26 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:8249 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$41.34 (Modestly 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. Creative Sensor'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. Creative Sensor's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 94 Mil. Creative Sensor's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -7 Mil. Creative Sensor's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.98. 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.

Creative Sensor  (TPE:8249) 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.

Creative Sensor'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$94 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$40 Mil.

Creative Sensor'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*94.24/-6.743
=13.98

* 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.

Creative Sensor Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Creative Sensor'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.

Creative Sensor Interest Expense Chart

Creative Sensor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Creative Sensor Quarterly Data
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TPE:8249
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Creative Sensor Inc TPE:8249
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Creative Sensor 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$-26 Mil mean?
Creative Sensor (TPE:8249) has a Interest Expense of NT$-26 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Creative Sensor and its competitors.
Is Creative Sensor's Interest Expense too high?
Creative Sensor's current Interest Expense is NT$-26 Mil. Overall, Creative Sensor has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Sensor's Interest Expense compare to VRT and BE?
Creative Sensor's Interest Expense of NT$-26 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 Creative Sensor and its competitors. Creative Sensor'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 Creative Sensor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Sensor (TPE:8249) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.34, compared to a current price of NT$47.10 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-26 Mil. Creative Sensor's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Creative Sensor (TPE:8249), 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 Creative Sensor (TPE:8249) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Sensor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$47.10 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.34. GuruFocus considers Creative Sensor to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8249:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-26 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$41.34 vs. price of NT$47.10 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8249 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Creative Sensor Business Description

Address Nanjing East Road, 9th Floor, No.501, Section 6, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Creative Sensor Inc is engaged in manufacturing and trading of image sensor and its electronic components. The company is a supplier of contact image sensor modules (CISM) for image scanning applications. It develops and produces different kinds of high performance uncooled infra- red thermal imaging modules/cores, which are being applied in different areas including security surveillance, drone, transportation, temperature measurement, national security etc. Its products include Stealth Laser Dicing, LWIR Products, and Mars series LWIR Camera Module. It operates in one reportable operating segment. Its geographical locations include China, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Others.
87GF Score

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NT$47.10
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