JFE SystemsJFEYF 76 Interest Coverage is 1,409.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1,348.34. GuruFocus rates JFEYF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,704 Software companies, JFE Systems ranks better than 84.68% 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. JFE Systems's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.3 Mil. JFE Systems's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.0 Mil.
JFE Systems's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,409.75.
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. JFE Systems Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for JFE Systems's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
JFEYF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 341.66 Med: 1348.34 Max: 2177.69
Current: 1423.88
JFEYF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 84.68% of 1704
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.75
vs JFEYF: 1423.88
JFE Systems (OTCPK:JFEYF) 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 .
JFE Systems Interest Coverage Related Terms
JFE Systems Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JFE Systems'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.
JFEYF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, JFE Systems'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.
JFE Systems Interest Coverage vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, JFE Systems's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JFE Systems's Interest Coverage falls into.
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.
JFE Systems (JFEYF) has a Interest Coverage of 1,409.75 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on JFE Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1,348.34. Over the past decade, JFE Systems' Interest Coverage has ranged from 341.66 to 2,177.69. According to the industry distribution chart, JFE Systems ranks #261 out of 1704 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is JFE Systems' Interest Coverage too high?
JFE Systems' current Interest Coverage of 1,409.75 is near median its 10-year median of 1,348.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 341.66 to a high of 2,177.69. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.75. JFE Systems' value of 1,409.75 is 5596% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JFE Systems ranks #261 out of 1704 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JFE Systems has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JFE Systems' Interest Coverage compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, JFE Systems ranks #261 out of 1704 companies for Interest Coverage. This places JFE Systems in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.75. JFE Systems' value of 1,409.75 is 5596% above this benchmark. Historically, JFE Systems' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 341.66 to 2,177.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,348.34 vs. the industry median of 24.75, JFE Systems 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.75, based on 1,704 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. JFE Systems's current Interest Coverage of 1,409.75 is 5596% 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 JFE Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JFE Systems's current Interest Coverage is 1,409.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1,348.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JFE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JFE Systems (JFEYF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.45, compared to a current price of $12.22 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1,409.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 1,348.34 and 5596% above the Software industry median of 24.75. JFE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 JFE Systems (JFEYF), the current Interest Coverage is 1,409.75 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 JFE Systems (JFEYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JFE Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.22 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.45.
GuruFocus considers JFE Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JFEYF:
Interest Coverage: 1,409.75 (near median its 10-year median of 1,348.34)
GF Value™: $10.45 vs. price of $12.22 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5596% above the Software median (#261 of 1704)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JFEYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JFE Systems Inc is a Japan-based computer integrated systems design company. It is mainly engaged in the planning, design, development, and maintenance of computer systems. It offers industry solutions. business solutions, and infrastructure solutions. The company builds solutions for financial sectors, the food industry, and the manufacturing sector. It is also engaged in the application development and maintenance services.
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