Nakanishi (FRA:6SN) Interest Coverage: 48.23 (As of Dec. 2025) — 98% Below Median

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FRA:6SN Nakanishi Inc FRA:6SN
93 GF Score
Price €16.10
GF Value €17.39
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What is Nakanishi Interest Coverage?

Nakanishi FRA:6SN -1.23% 93 Interest Coverage is 48.23 as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 2,355.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:6SN with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.39. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 464 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Nakanishi ranks better than 70.26% 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. Nakanishi's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €19.4 Mil. Nakanishi's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.4 Mil. Nakanishi's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 48.23. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:6SN' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.66   Med: 2355.47   Max: 5573.79
Current: 65.66


FRA:6SN's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
70.26% of 464 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 16.08 vs FRA:6SN: 65.66

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


Nakanishi  (FRA:6SN) 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 .


Nakanishi Interest Coverage Related Terms


Nakanishi Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nakanishi'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.

Nakanishi Interest Coverage Chart

Nakanishi Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4,111.65 5,667.32 1,067.86 216.81 70.74

Nakanishi Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 93.97 105.65 59.30 48.23 65.69

FRA:6SN vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Nakanishi'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.


Nakanishi Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Nakanishi's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nakanishi 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.

Nakanishi's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Nakanishi's Interest Expense was €-1.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was €77.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €61.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*77.173/-1.091
=70.74

Nakanishi's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Nakanishi's Interest Expense was €-0.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was €19.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €61.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*19.438/-0.403
=48.23

* 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 48.23 mean?
Nakanishi (FRA:6SN) has a Interest Coverage of 48.23 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Nakanishi and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 2,355.47. Over the past decade, Nakanishi's Interest Coverage has ranged from 65.66 to 5,573.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Nakanishi ranks #138 out of 464 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Nakanishi's Interest Coverage too high?
Nakanishi's current Interest Coverage of 48.23 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 2,355.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.66 to a high of 5,573.79. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Interest Coverage is 16.08. Nakanishi's value of 48.23 is 199.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nakanishi ranks #138 out of 464 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nakanishi has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nakanishi's Interest Coverage compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Nakanishi ranks #138 out of 464 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Nakanishi in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.08. Nakanishi's value of 48.23 is 199.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nakanishi's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 65.66 to 5,573.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2,355.47 vs. the industry median of 16.08, Nakanishi 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 16.08, based on 464 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. Nakanishi's current Interest Coverage of 48.23 is 199.9% 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 Nakanishi and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 16.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nakanishi's current Interest Coverage is 48.23, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 2,355.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nakanishi stock overvalued right now?
Nakanishi (FRA:6SN) has a current Interest Coverage of 48.23. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.39, compared to a current price of €16.10 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 48.23, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 2,355.47 and 199.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 16.08. Nakanishi's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 8 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 Nakanishi (FRA:6SN), the current Interest Coverage is 48.23 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 Nakanishi (FRA:6SN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakanishi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.10 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.39.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6SN:

  • Interest Coverage: 48.23 (98% below median its 10-year median of 2,355.47)
  • GF Value™: €17.39 vs. price of €16.10 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 199.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#138 of 464)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6SN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nakanishi Business Description

Other Exchanges NKNSF:USA7716:Japan
Address 700 Shimohinata, Kanuma-shi, Tochigi, JPN
Nakanishi Inc manufactures high-speed rotary cutting technology for the dental industry and the medical industry more broadly. The company distributes its products to countries internationally, earning its key revenue overseas. The company operates via three business segments. The dental product segment manufactures and sells handpieces for dental treatment, mechanical micro motors and handpieces as well as handpieces for surgeries. The surgical business segment manufactures and sells grinders for manual works and spindles for machinery attachment. The Machinery business segment provides inspection and repair services for its dental and medical equipment and general industrial cutting and grinding equipment.
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