Nippon Electric Glass CoNPPEY 55 Interest Coverage is 20.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 24.86. GuruFocus rates NPPEY with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,671 Hardware companies, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks better than 60.8% 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. Nippon Electric Glass Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $63 Mil. Nippon Electric Glass Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-3 Mil.
Nippon Electric Glass Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.36.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Electric Glass Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NPPEY'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.55 Med: 24.86 Max: 65.04
Current: 24.14
NPPEY's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 60.8% of 1671
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.79
vs NPPEY: 24.14
Nippon Electric Glass Co (OTCPK:NPPEY) 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 .
Nippon Electric Glass Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Nippon Electric Glass 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.
NPPEY vs APH, GLW, TEL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Nippon Electric Glass 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.
Nippon Electric Glass Co Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nippon Electric Glass Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Electric Glass Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Nippon Electric Glass 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.
Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY) has a Interest Coverage of 20.36 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Nippon Electric Glass Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 24.86. Over the past decade, Nippon Electric Glass Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.55 to 65.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #655 out of 1671 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Nippon Electric Glass Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Nippon Electric Glass Co's current Interest Coverage of 20.36 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 24.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.55 to a high of 65.04. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.79. Nippon Electric Glass Co's value of 20.36 is 47.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #655 out of 1671 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Electric Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Electric Glass Co's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #655 out of 1671 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Nippon Electric Glass Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.79. Nippon Electric Glass Co's value of 20.36 is 47.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Electric Glass Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.55 to 65.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.86 vs. the industry median of 13.79, Nippon Electric Glass 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 a Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.79, based on 1,671 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. Nippon Electric Glass Co's current Interest Coverage of 20.36 is 47.6% 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Electric Glass Co's current Interest Coverage is 20.36, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 24.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Electric Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.44, compared to a current price of $18.77 — trading 64.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.36, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 24.86 and 47.6% above the Hardware industry median of 13.79. Nippon Electric Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY), the current Interest Coverage is 20.36 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Electric Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.77 is trading 64.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.44.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Electric Glass Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPPEY:
Interest Coverage: 20.36 (18% below median its 10-year median of 24.86)
GF Value™: $11.44 vs. price of $18.77 (64.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.6% above the Hardware median (#655 of 1671)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPPEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd is in the business of the production and sale of glass products and glassmaking machinery. Its business is divided into two categories: Electronics and Information Technology, and Performance Materials and Others. The company produces glass for flat panel displays, optical devices, chemical strengthening, electronic devices, solar cells, fiber, and building materials. The company generates the majority of its sales from the electronics and information technology category.
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