Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL (BKK:METCO) Interest Coverage: 178.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — 218% Above Median

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BKK:METCO Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL BKK:METCO
62 GF Score
Price ฿301.00
GF Value ฿205.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Interest Coverage?

Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL BKK:METCO 62 Interest Coverage is 178.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 218% above its 10-year median of 55.97. GuruFocus rates BKK:METCO with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿205.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,673 Hardware companies, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL ranks better than 88.22% 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. Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿231 Mil. Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-1 Mil. Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 178.21. 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. Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:METCO' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.5   Med: 55.97   Max: 227.51
Current: 227.51


BKK:METCO's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
88.22% of 1673 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.73 vs BKK:METCO: 227.51

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


Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL  (BKK:METCO) 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 .


Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Interest Coverage Related Terms


Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL'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.

Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Interest Coverage Chart

Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Coverage
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Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL 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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BKK:METCO vs APH, GLW, TEL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL'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.


Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL 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.

Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿1,334 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿93 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*1334.173/-7.236
=184.38

Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Interest Expense was ฿-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ฿231 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿82 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*231.133/-1.297
=178.21

* 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 178.21 mean?
Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL (BKK:METCO) has a Interest Coverage of 178.21 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. This is 218% above median its historical median of 55.97. Over the past decade, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Interest Coverage has ranged from 26.50 to 227.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL ranks #197 out of 1673 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Interest Coverage too high?
Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's current Interest Coverage of 178.21 is 218% above median its 10-year median of 55.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.50 to a high of 227.51. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's value of 178.21 is 1198% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL ranks #197 out of 1673 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL ranks #197 out of 1673 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's value of 178.21 is 1198% above this benchmark. Historically, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 26.50 to 227.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.97 vs. the industry median of 13.73, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.73, based on 1,673 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. Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's current Interest Coverage of 178.21 is 1198% 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 Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's current Interest Coverage is 178.21, which is 218% above median its own 10-year median of 55.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL (BKK:METCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿205.26, compared to a current price of ฿301.00 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 178.21, which is 218% above median its 10-year median of 55.97 and 1198% above the Hardware industry median of 13.73. Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL (BKK:METCO), the current Interest Coverage is 178.21 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 Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL (BKK:METCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿301.00 is trading 46.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿205.26. GuruFocus considers Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:METCO:

  • Interest Coverage: 178.21 (218% above median its 10-year median of 55.97)
  • GF Value™: ฿205.26 vs. price of ฿301.00 (46.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1198% above the Hardware median (#197 of 1673)

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


Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Business Description

Address No. 886 Ramindhra Road, Khwaeng Kannayao, Khet Kannayao, Bangkok, THA, 10230
Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL is engaged in the manufacturing of metal and plastic parts for audio-visual equipment and electronic equipment for automobiles and office automation appliances. The company operates in various business segments that are Electric Parts for Automotive Business, Electronic Parts for Office Automation Business, and Other Business. Its geographical segments include Thailand, Japan, the United States, and Others. Substantial revenue comes from electronic parts for office automation.
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