ALFRY (Alfresa Holdings) Interest Coverage: 68.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — 81% Below Median


ALFRY Alfresa Holdings Corp ALFRY
75 GF Score
Price $13.80
GF Value $16.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Alfresa Holdings Interest Coverage?

Alfresa Holdings ALFRY 75 Interest Coverage is 68.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 363.55. GuruFocus rates ALFRY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 89 Medical Distribution companies, Alfresa Holdings ranks better than 84.27% on this metric.

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 by its Interest Expense. Alfresa Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $41 Mil. Alfresa Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1 Mil. Alfresa Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 68.47. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Alfresa Holdings Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alfresa Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ALFRY' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 102.16   Med: 363.55   Max: 486.18
Current: 102.16


ALFRY's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
84.27% of 89 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.23 vs ALFRY: 102.16

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Alfresa Holdings  (OTCPK:ALFRY) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Alfresa Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


Alfresa Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alfresa Holdings's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Alfresa Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

Alfresa Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Alfresa Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ALFRY vs MCK, CAH, COR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Alfresa Holdings's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Alfresa Holdings Interest Coverage vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Alfresa Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alfresa Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Alfresa Holdings Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Alfresa Holdings's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Alfresa Holdings's Interest Expense was $-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was $228 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $214 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*227.901/-2.231
=102.15

Alfresa Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Alfresa Holdings's Interest Expense was $-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was $41 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $214 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*40.534/-0.592
=68.47

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 68.47 mean?
Alfresa Holdings (ALFRY) has a Interest Coverage of 68.47 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Alfresa Holdings and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 363.55. Over the past decade, Alfresa Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 102.16 to 486.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfresa Holdings ranks #14 out of 89 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Alfresa Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Alfresa Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 68.47 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 363.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 102.16 to a high of 486.18. The Medical Distribution industry median Interest Coverage is 6.23. Alfresa Holdings' value of 68.47 is 999% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfresa Holdings ranks #14 out of 89 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alfresa Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfresa Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Alfresa Holdings ranks #14 out of 89 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Alfresa Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.23. Alfresa Holdings' value of 68.47 is 999% above this benchmark. Historically, Alfresa Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 102.16 to 486.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 363.55 vs. the industry median of 6.23, Alfresa Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Medical Distribution company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Distribution companies is 6.23, based on 89 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alfresa Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 68.47 is 999% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Alfresa Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfresa Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 68.47, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 363.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfresa Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfresa Holdings (ALFRY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.31, compared to a current price of $13.80 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 68.47, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 363.55 and 999% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 6.23. Alfresa Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alfresa Holdings (ALFRY), the current Interest Coverage is 68.47 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Alfresa Holdings (ALFRY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfresa Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.80 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.31. GuruFocus considers Alfresa Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ALFRY:

  • Interest Coverage: 68.47 (81% below median its 10-year median of 363.55)
  • GF Value™: $16.31 vs. price of $13.80 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 999% above the Medical Distribution median (#14 of 89)

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


Alfresa Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 2784:Japan
Address 1-1-3 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0004
Alfresa Holdings Corp is engaged in the pharmaceutical distribution and related businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Wholesale business of medical drugs, Self-Medication Wholesale Business, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Business, and Medical-Related Business. Its operations include the wholesale of ethical and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals, medical testing reagents, and medical equipment, as well as the operation of dispensing pharmacies.
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