Hamamatsu Photonics KKHPHTY 85 Interest Coverage is 12.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 407.55. GuruFocus rates HPHTY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,671 Hardware companies, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks worse than 56.79% 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. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $48 Mil. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4 Mil.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.55.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
HPHTY'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.25 Med: 407.55 Max: 694.98
Current: 10.25
HPHTY's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 56.79% of 1671
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.79
vs HPHTY: 10.25
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (OTCPK:HPHTY) 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 .
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Interest Coverage Related Terms
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hamamatsu Photonics KK'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.
HPHTY vs APH, GLW, TEL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hamamatsu Photonics KK'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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Interest Coverage falls into.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK 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:
* 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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY) has a Interest Coverage of 12.55 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 407.55. Over the past decade, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.25 to 694.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #949 out of 1671 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Interest Coverage too high?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Interest Coverage of 12.55 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 407.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.25 to a high of 694.98. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.79. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 12.55 is 9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #949 out of 1671 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #949 out of 1671 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Hamamatsu Photonics KK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.79. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 12.55 is 9% below this benchmark. Historically, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.25 to 694.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 407.55 vs. the industry median of 13.79, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has consistently been below 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 13.79, based on 1,671 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. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Interest Coverage of 12.55 is 9% below 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Interest Coverage is 12.55, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 407.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.63, compared to a current price of $8.08 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 12.55, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 407.55 and 9% below the Hardware industry median of 13.79. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY), the current Interest Coverage is 12.55 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.08 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.63.
GuruFocus considers Hamamatsu Photonics KK to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HPHTY:
Interest Coverage: 12.55 (97% below median its 10-year median of 407.55)
GF Value™: $6.63 vs. price of $8.08 (21.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9% below the Hardware median (#949 of 1671)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPHTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK is a Japan-based company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical and electronic devices. The company operates through four reportable segments: Electron Tube, Optical Semiconductor, Imaging and Measuring Instruments, and Laser Businesses. Its products include photomultiplier tubes, optical semiconductor components, imaging and measuring instruments, and laser-related products.
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