AONNF (AEON Co) Interest Coverage: 8.46 (As of Feb. 2026) — 38% Above Median


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Price $9.75
GF Value $8.72
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is AEON Co Interest Coverage?

AEON Co AONNF +3.71% 76 Interest Coverage is 8.46 as of Feb. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 6.15. GuruFocus rates AONNF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 828 Retail - Cyclical companies, AEON Co ranks worse than 60.39% 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. AEON Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $811 Mil. AEON Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-96 Mil. AEON Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 8.46. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

AONNF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.66   Med: 6.15   Max: 13.72
Current: 5.26


AONNF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
60.39% of 828 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.915 vs AONNF: 5.26

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


AEON Co  (OTCPK:AONNF) 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 .


AEON Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


AEON Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AEON Co'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.

AEON Co Interest Coverage Chart

AEON Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Coverage
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AEON Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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AONNF vs DDS, M: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, AEON Co'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.


AEON Co Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AEON Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AEON Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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AEON Co 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.

AEON Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026, AEON Co's Interest Expense was $-331 Mil. Its Operating Income was $1,744 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $21,643 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*1743.792/-331.241
=5.26

AEON Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Feb. 2026, AEON Co's Interest Expense was $-96 Mil. Its Operating Income was $811 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $21,643 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*810.617/-95.866
=8.46

* 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 8.46 mean?
AEON Co (AONNF) has a Interest Coverage of 8.46 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on AEON Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 6.15. Over the past decade, AEON Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.66 to 13.72. According to the industry distribution chart, AEON Co ranks #500 out of 828 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is AEON Co's Interest Coverage too high?
AEON Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.46 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 6.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.66 to a high of 13.72. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. AEON Co's value of 8.46 is 6.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AEON Co ranks #500 out of 828 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AEON Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AEON Co's Interest Coverage compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AEON Co ranks #500 out of 828 companies for Interest Coverage. This places AEON Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. AEON Co's value of 8.46 is 6.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AEON Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.66 to 13.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.15 vs. the industry median of 7.92, AEON Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.92, based on 828 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. AEON Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.46 is 6.9% 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 AEON Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AEON Co's current Interest Coverage is 8.46, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 6.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AEON Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEON Co (AONNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.72, compared to a current price of $9.75 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.46, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 6.15 and 6.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.92. AEON Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AEON Co (AONNF), the current Interest Coverage is 8.46 as of Feb. 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 AEON Co (AONNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEON Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.75 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.72. GuruFocus considers AEON Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AONNF:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.46 (38% above median its 10-year median of 6.15)
  • GF Value™: $8.72 vs. price of $9.75 (11.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#500 of 828)

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


AEON Co Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Nakase, Minami-ku, Chiba Prefecture, Chiba, JPN, 261-8515
AEON Co Ltd is a holding company engaged in comprehensive finance, development, and services with a focus on retail businesses. The Comprehensive Finance segment covers credit cards, banking, insurance, and related services. The Developer segment handles shopping center development, leasing, facility management, amusement, and restaurants. The Discount Store (DS) segment operates discount stores, while the General Supermarket (GMS) segment includes supermarkets and bento delicatessen specialty stores. The Health & Wellness segment runs drugstores and pharmacies. The International segment focuses on retail in ASEAN and China. Services/Specialty Store includes casual fashion, footwear, and variety goods. Supermarket (SM) operates supermarkets, convenience stores, and small outlets.
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