Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478) Interest Expense: NT$-142 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:8478 Alexander Marine Co Ltd TPE:8478
74 GF Score
Price NT$154.50
GF Value NT$292.79
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Alexander Marine Co Interest Expense?

Alexander Marine Co TPE:8478 -1.28% 74 Interest Expense is NT$-142 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:8478 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$292.79 (Significantly Undervalued). 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. Alexander Marine Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -42 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-142 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. Alexander Marine Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 219 Mil. Alexander Marine Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -42 Mil. Alexander Marine Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.24. 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.

Alexander Marine Co  (TPE:8478) 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.

Alexander Marine Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-42 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$219 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3,883 Mil.

Alexander Marine 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*218.961/-41.824
=5.24

* 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.

Alexander Marine Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alexander Marine 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.

Alexander Marine Co Interest Expense Chart

Alexander Marine Co Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Alexander Marine Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:8478
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Alexander Marine 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$-142 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$-142 Mil mean?
Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478) has a Interest Expense of NT$-142 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Alexander Marine Co and its competitors.
Is Alexander Marine Co's Interest Expense too high?
Alexander Marine Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-142 Mil. Overall, Alexander Marine Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander Marine Co's Interest Expense compare to BC and PII?
Alexander Marine Co's Interest Expense of NT$-142 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Alexander Marine Co and its competitors. Alexander Marine Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-142 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander Marine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$292.79, compared to a current price of NT$154.50 — trading 47.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-142 Mil. Alexander Marine Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478), the current Interest Expense is NT$-142 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 Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Marine Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$154.50 is trading 47.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$292.79. GuruFocus considers Alexander Marine Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8478:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-142 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$292.79 vs. price of NT$154.50 (47.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Alexander Marine Co Business Description

Address No. 1, Jin-Fu Road, Qian-Zhen District, Kaohsiung City, TWN, 806
Alexander Marine Co Ltd mainly manufactures and sells yachts. The main operations of the Corporation and its subsidiaries are the manufacturing, processing, and selling of yachts.
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