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Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting CoNGO:9402 +0.23%56 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 89.59. GuruFocus rates NGO:9402 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円730.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 603 Media - Diversified companies, Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co ranks better than 99.34% 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. Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,398 Mil. Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円0 Mil.
Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co has no debt.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co Ltd has no debt.
(1) 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:9402'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.68 Med: 89.59 Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
NGO:9402's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 99.34% of 603
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88
vs NGO:9402: No Debt
Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co (NGO:9402) 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 .
Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting 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.
Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co Interest Coverage Chart
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting 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.
Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co (NGO:9402) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 89.59. Over the past decade, Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 59.68 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co ranks #4 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co's current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) is 99% below median its 10-year median of 89.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.68 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co ranks #4 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co's Interest Coverage compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co ranks #4 out of 603 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Historically, Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 59.68 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 603 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. 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 Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 89.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co (NGO:9402) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円730.69, compared to a current price of 円1,298.00 — trading 77.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 89.59. Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co (NGO:9402), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) 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 Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co (NGO:9402) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,298.00 is trading 77.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円730.69.
GuruFocus considers Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:9402:
Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (99% below median its 10-year median of 89.59)
GF Value™: 円730.69 vs. price of 円1,298.00 (77.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9402 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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