Tsubakimoto Chain Co (FRA:TSB) Interest Coverage: 45.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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FRA:TSB Tsubakimoto Chain Co FRA:TSB
82 GF Score
Price €13.80
GF Value €11.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tsubakimoto Chain Co Interest Coverage?

Tsubakimoto Chain Co FRA:TSB 82 Interest Coverage is 45.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 63.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:TSB with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,323 Industrial Products companies, Tsubakimoto Chain Co ranks better than 74.64% 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. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €37 Mil. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1 Mil. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.34. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:TSB' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.8   Med: 63.47   Max: 77.51
Current: 56.94


FRA:TSB's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
74.64% of 2323 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.75 vs FRA:TSB: 56.94

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


Tsubakimoto Chain Co  (FRA:TSB) 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 .


Tsubakimoto Chain Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Tsubakimoto Chain Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tsubakimoto Chain 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.

Tsubakimoto Chain Co Interest Coverage Chart

Tsubakimoto Chain Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Tsubakimoto Chain Co 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 78.58 51.26 54.60 89.42 45.34

FRA:TSB vs GEV, ETN, PH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Tsubakimoto Chain 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.


Tsubakimoto Chain Co Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


FRA:TSB
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Tsubakimoto Chain 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.

Tsubakimoto Chain Co'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, Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Interest Expense was €-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was €118 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €200 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*117.63/-2.066
=56.94

Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Interest Expense was €-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was €37 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €200 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*37.313/-0.823
=45.34

* 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 45.34 mean?
Tsubakimoto Chain Co (FRA:TSB) has a Interest Coverage of 45.34 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tsubakimoto Chain Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 63.47. Over the past decade, Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 27.80 to 77.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Tsubakimoto Chain Co ranks #589 out of 2323 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Tsubakimoto Chain Co's current Interest Coverage of 45.34 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 63.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.80 to a high of 77.51. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.75. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's value of 45.34 is 207.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tsubakimoto Chain Co ranks #589 out of 2323 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tsubakimoto Chain Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Interest Coverage compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Tsubakimoto Chain Co ranks #589 out of 2323 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Tsubakimoto Chain Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.75. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's value of 45.34 is 207.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tsubakimoto Chain Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 27.80 to 77.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.47 vs. the industry median of 14.75, Tsubakimoto Chain 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.75, based on 2,323 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. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's current Interest Coverage of 45.34 is 207.4% 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 Tsubakimoto Chain Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's current Interest Coverage is 45.34, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 63.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsubakimoto Chain Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsubakimoto Chain Co (FRA:TSB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.65, compared to a current price of €13.80 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 45.34, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 63.47 and 207.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.75. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tsubakimoto Chain Co (FRA:TSB), the current Interest Coverage is 45.34 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 Tsubakimoto Chain Co (FRA:TSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsubakimoto Chain Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.80 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.65. GuruFocus considers Tsubakimoto Chain Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TSB:

  • Interest Coverage: 45.34 (29% below median its 10-year median of 63.47)
  • GF Value™: €11.65 vs. price of €13.80 (18.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 207.4% above the Industrial Products median (#589 of 2323)

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


Tsubakimoto Chain Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6371:Japan
Address Nakanoshima Mitsui Building, 6F, 3-3-3, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0005
Tsubakimoto Chain Co. is a Japan-based company that is engaged in manufacturing and sales of various variable speed drives, handling equipment and other related products and services. The company operates through four divisions. The Chain operation supplies chain products, including drive chains and conveyor chains. The Automotive Parts operation provides automotive timing drive systems, timing belts, long belts and others. The Power Transmission Unites and Component operation provides reducers, variable speed drives, motion control units and others. The Materials Handling Systems operation supplies sorting systems, conveyance systems, storage and picking systems and others. The company generates most of its revenue from Japan, America and Europe.
82GF Score

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