MHTCF (Mitsui High-tec) Interest Coverage: 20.13 (As of Jan. 2026) — 73% Below Median


MHTCF Mitsui High-tec Inc MHTCF
72 GF Score
Price $5.62
GF Value $6.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mitsui High-tec Interest Coverage?

Mitsui High-tec MHTCF +17.08% 72 Interest Coverage is 20.13 as of Jan. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 73.53. GuruFocus rates MHTCF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Semiconductors companies, Mitsui High-tec ranks better than 52.28% 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. Mitsui High-tec's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $22 Mil. Mitsui High-tec's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-1 Mil. Mitsui High-tec's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 20.13. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsui High-tec's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

MHTCF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 73.53   Max: 227.63
Current: 24.27


MHTCF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
52.28% of 637 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.13 vs MHTCF: 24.27

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


Mitsui High-tec  (OTCPK:MHTCF) 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 .


Mitsui High-tec Interest Coverage Related Terms


Mitsui High-tec Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsui High-tec'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.

Mitsui High-tec Interest Coverage Chart

Mitsui High-tec Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Interest Coverage
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Mitsui High-tec Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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MHTCF vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Mitsui High-tec'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.


Mitsui High-tec Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Mitsui High-tec's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mitsui High-tec's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Mitsui High-tec 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.

Mitsui High-tec's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026, Mitsui High-tec's Interest Expense was $-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was $81 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $440 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*80.759/-3.237
=24.95

Mitsui High-tec's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jan. 2026, Mitsui High-tec's Interest Expense was $-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was $22 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $440 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*21.838/-1.085
=20.13

* 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 20.13 mean?
Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF) has a Interest Coverage of 20.13 as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mitsui High-tec and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 73.53. Over the past decade, Mitsui High-tec's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.22 to 227.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui High-tec ranks #304 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Mitsui High-tec's Interest Coverage too high?
Mitsui High-tec's current Interest Coverage of 20.13 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 73.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 227.63. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.13. Mitsui High-tec's value of 20.13 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui High-tec ranks #304 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsui High-tec has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui High-tec's Interest Coverage compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Mitsui High-tec ranks #304 out of 637 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Mitsui High-tec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.13. Mitsui High-tec's value of 20.13 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Mitsui High-tec's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.22 to 227.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.53 vs. the industry median of 20.13, Mitsui High-tec has consistently been at 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.13, based on 637 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. Mitsui High-tec's current Interest Coverage of 20.13 is 0% at 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 Mitsui High-tec and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsui High-tec's current Interest Coverage is 20.13, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 73.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui High-tec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.60, compared to a current price of $5.62 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.13, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 73.53 and 0% at the Semiconductors industry median of 20.13. Mitsui High-tec's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF), the current Interest Coverage is 20.13 as of Jan. 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 Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui High-tec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.62 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.60. GuruFocus considers Mitsui High-tec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MHTCF:

  • Interest Coverage: 20.13 (73% below median its 10-year median of 73.53)
  • GF Value™: $6.60 vs. price of $5.62 (14.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Semiconductors median (#304 of 637)

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


Mitsui High-tec Business Description

Other Exchanges 6966:Japan
Address 2-10-1,Komine, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu, JPN, 807-8588
Mitsui High-tec Inc manufactures and sells lead frame, motor core, precision tooling and machine tools in Japan. Its precision tooling/precision parts products include motor core dies, lead frame dies, mold dies, trim and form dies, and other type of stamping tools used in motor cores and IC lead frames, electric motor cores, automobile components, coins, and resin injection molding. It also provides open lead frames for semiconductor packages; and motor parts.
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