Kansai Electric Power CoKAEPF +4.20%65 Interest Coverage is 4.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 6.73. GuruFocus rates KAEPF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 320 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks better than 82.81% 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. Kansai Electric Power Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $314 Mil. Kansai Electric Power Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-72 Mil.
Kansai Electric Power Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.36.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kansai Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
KAEPF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.5 Med: 6.73 Max: 25.08
Current: 10.25
Kansai Electric Power Co (OTCPK:KAEPF) 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 .
Kansai Electric Power Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Kansai Electric Power Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Kansai Electric Power 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kansai Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kansai Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Kansai Electric Power 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:
* 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) has a Interest Coverage of 4.36 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kansai Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 6.73. Over the past decade, Kansai Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.50 to 25.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #55 out of 320 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Kansai Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Kansai Electric Power Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.36 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 6.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.50 to a high of 25.08. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.95. Kansai Electric Power Co's value of 4.36 is 47.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #55 out of 320 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kansai Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kansai Electric Power Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #55 out of 320 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kansai Electric Power Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.95. Kansai Electric Power Co's value of 4.36 is 47.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kansai Electric Power Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.50 to 25.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.73 vs. the industry median of 2.95, Kansai Electric Power 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.95, based on 320 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. Kansai Electric Power Co's current Interest Coverage of 4.36 is 47.8% 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 Kansai Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kansai Electric Power Co's current Interest Coverage is 4.36, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 6.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kansai Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.57, compared to a current price of $14.65 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.36, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 6.73 and 47.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.95. Kansai Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF), the current Interest Coverage is 4.36 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 Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.65 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.57.
GuruFocus considers Kansai Electric Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAEPF:
Interest Coverage: 4.36 (35% below median its 10-year median of 6.73)
GF Value™: $10.57 vs. price of $14.65 (38.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#55 of 320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAEPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kansai Electric Power Co Inc is a Japan-based company that provides energy and information technology solutions. The company operates in four business segments. The Energy segment offers electricity, gas, and utility solutions. The Information and Communications segment provides comprehensive communication services. The Lifestyle/Business Solutions segment delivers consumer and business-related services. The Power Transmission and Distribution segment ensures a safe and reliable electricity supply from a neutral and fair standpoint. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Energy business segment.
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