Terumo (MEX:4543N) Interest Coverage: 20.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Below Median


MEX:4543N Terumo Corp MEX:4543N
91 GF Score
Price MXN261.28
GF Value MXN373.91
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Terumo Interest Coverage?

Terumo MEX:4543N 91 Interest Coverage is 20.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 34.05. GuruFocus rates MEX:4543N with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN373.91 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 468 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Terumo ranks better than 67.52% 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. Terumo's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,574 Mil. Terumo's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-174 Mil. Terumo's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.60. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

MEX:4543N' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.64   Med: 34.05   Max: 53.66
Current: 53.66


MEX:4543N's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
67.52% of 468 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 15.71 vs MEX:4543N: 53.66

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


Terumo  (MEX:4543N) 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 .


Terumo Interest Coverage Related Terms


Terumo Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Terumo'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.

Terumo Interest Coverage Chart

Terumo Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Terumo 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 9.98 43.73 2,505.63 94.78 20.60

MEX:4543N vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Terumo'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.


Terumo Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


MEX:4543N
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Terumo 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.

Terumo'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, Terumo's Interest Expense was MXN-373 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN20,037 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN11,354 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*20037.116/-373.421
=53.66

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Terumo's Interest Expense was MXN-174 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN3,574 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN11,354 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3574.432/-173.528
=20.60

* 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 20.60 mean?
Terumo (MEX:4543N) has a Interest Coverage of 20.60 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Terumo and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 34.05. Over the past decade, Terumo's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.64 to 53.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Terumo ranks #152 out of 468 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Terumo's Interest Coverage too high?
Terumo's current Interest Coverage of 20.60 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 34.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.64 to a high of 53.66. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Interest Coverage is 15.71. Terumo's value of 20.60 is 31.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Terumo ranks #152 out of 468 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Terumo has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Terumo's Interest Coverage compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Terumo ranks #152 out of 468 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Terumo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 15.71. Terumo's value of 20.60 is 31.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Terumo's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.64 to 53.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.05 vs. the industry median of 15.71, Terumo 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 15.71, based on 468 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. Terumo's current Interest Coverage of 20.60 is 31.1% 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 Terumo and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 15.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Terumo's current Interest Coverage is 20.60, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 34.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Terumo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Terumo (MEX:4543N) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN373.91, compared to a current price of MXN261.28 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.60, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 34.05 and 31.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 15.71. Terumo's overall GF Score™ is 91/100. 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 Terumo (MEX:4543N), the current Interest Coverage is 20.60 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 Terumo (MEX:4543N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Terumo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN261.28 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN373.91. GuruFocus considers Terumo to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:4543N:

  • Interest Coverage: 20.60 (40% below median its 10-year median of 34.05)
  • GF Value™: MXN373.91 vs. price of MXN261.28 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100
  • Industry Position: 31.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#152 of 468)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:4543N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Terumo Business Description

Address 2-44-1 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-0072
Started as a clinical thermometer producer in Japan in 1921, Terumo is a comprehensive medical device player with a diversified global revenue. Its product portfolio includes prefilled syringes, insulin patch pumps, neurovascular or cardiac vascular interventional devices, and blood processing systems. As of 2025, the cardiac and vascular business is the largest segment, contributing over 60% of its total revenue. Geographically, North America is the largest region, with 38% of Terumo's revenue.
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