Taiwan Secom Co (TPE:9917) Interest Expense: NT$-156 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:9917 Taiwan Secom Co Ltd TPE:9917
88 GF Score
Price NT$107.50
GF Value NT$139.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Taiwan Secom Co Interest Expense?

Taiwan Secom Co TPE:9917 88 Interest Expense is NT$-156 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:9917 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$139.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Taiwan Secom Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -39 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-156 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 Secom Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ 735 Mil. Taiwan Secom Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -39 Mil. Taiwan Secom Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.94. 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 Secom Co  (TPE:9917) 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 Secom Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-39 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$735 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5,825 Mil.

Taiwan Secom 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*735.409/-38.826
=18.94

* 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 Secom Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Secom 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.

Taiwan Secom Co Interest Expense Chart

Taiwan Secom Co Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Taiwan Secom Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:9917
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Taiwan Secom Co Ltd TPE:9917
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Taiwan Secom 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$-156 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$-156 Mil mean?
Taiwan Secom Co (TPE:9917) has a Interest Expense of NT$-156 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Taiwan Secom Co and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Secom Co's Interest Expense too high?
Taiwan Secom Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-156 Mil. Overall, Taiwan Secom Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Secom Co's Interest Expense compare to ALLE and MSA?
Taiwan Secom Co's Interest Expense of NT$-156 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Business Services 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 Secom Co and its competitors. Taiwan Secom Co's current Interest Expense is NT$-156 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Secom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Secom Co (TPE:9917) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$139.87, compared to a current price of NT$107.50 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-156 Mil. Taiwan Secom Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Secom Co (TPE:9917), the current Interest Expense is NT$-156 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 Secom Co (TPE:9917) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Secom Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$107.50 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$139.87. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Secom Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9917:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-156 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$139.87 vs. price of NT$107.50 (23.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9917 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Secom Co Business Description

Address 13th Floor, No.135, Jingmao 2nd Road, Nangang District, Taipei, TWN
Taiwan Secom Co Ltd is engaged mainly in the security service. Its segments consist of Electronic systems segment engages in security system related service; Security services segment engages in security guarding related service; Cash delivery services engages in cash delivery service; Logistics services segment engages in logistic service; and Catering services segment engages in catering services. It derives the majority of revenue from Electronic systems segment.
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