OSGSF (Osaka Gas Co) Interest Coverage: 12.98 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Above Median


OSGSF Osaka Gas Co Ltd OSGSF
63 GF Score
Price $37.59
GF Value $24.73
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What is Osaka Gas Co Interest Coverage?

Osaka Gas Co OSGSF 63 Interest Coverage is 12.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 9.83. GuruFocus rates OSGSF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.73. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, Osaka Gas Co ranks better than 79.51% 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. Osaka Gas Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $259 Mil. Osaka Gas Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-20 Mil. Osaka Gas Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.98. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

OSGSF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.56   Med: 9.83   Max: 12.68
Current: 12.68


OSGSF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
79.51% of 449 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.78 vs OSGSF: 12.68

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


Osaka Gas Co  (OTCPK:OSGSF) 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 .


Osaka Gas Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Osaka Gas Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Osaka Gas Co'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.

Osaka Gas Co Interest Coverage Chart

Osaka Gas Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Osaka Gas Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OSGSF vs ATO, NI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Osaka Gas 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.


Osaka Gas Co Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Osaka Gas Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Osaka Gas Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Osaka Gas 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:

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.

Osaka Gas Co'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, Osaka Gas Co's Interest Expense was $-87 Mil. Its Operating Income was $1,102 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $5,005 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1101.632/-86.846
=12.68

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Osaka Gas Co's Interest Expense was $-20 Mil. Its Operating Income was $259 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $5,005 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*258.768/-19.939
=12.98

* 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 12.98 mean?
Osaka Gas Co (OSGSF) has a Interest Coverage of 12.98 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Osaka Gas Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 9.83. Over the past decade, Osaka Gas Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.56 to 12.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Osaka Gas Co ranks #92 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Osaka Gas Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Osaka Gas Co's current Interest Coverage of 12.98 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 9.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.56 to a high of 12.68. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Osaka Gas Co's value of 12.98 is 243.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Osaka Gas Co ranks #92 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Osaka Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Osaka Gas Co's Interest Coverage compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Osaka Gas Co ranks #92 out of 449 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Osaka Gas Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. Osaka Gas Co's value of 12.98 is 243.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Osaka Gas Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.56 to 12.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.83 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Osaka Gas 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 - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 449 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. Osaka Gas Co's current Interest Coverage of 12.98 is 243.4% 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 Osaka Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Osaka Gas Co's current Interest Coverage is 12.98, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 9.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Osaka Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Osaka Gas Co (OSGSF) has a current Interest Coverage of 12.98. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.73, compared to a current price of $37.59 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 12.98, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 9.83 and 243.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.78. Osaka Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Osaka Gas Co (OSGSF), the current Interest Coverage is 12.98 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 Osaka Gas Co (OSGSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Osaka Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.59 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.73.

Key valuation signals for OSGSF:

  • Interest Coverage: 12.98 (32% above median its 10-year median of 9.83)
  • GF Value™: $24.73 vs. price of $37.59 (52% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 243.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#92 of 449)

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


Osaka Gas Co Business Description

Address 4-1-2 Hiranomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-0046
Osaka Gas Co Ltd is a Japanese utility company involved in the production and supply of natural gas and electricity. The company operates through three segments. The Domestic Energy segment covers city gas production and supply, gas appliances, piping work, LNG and LPG sales, industrial gases, power generation, and electricity sales. The Life & Business Solutions segment engages in real estate development and leasing, information processing, and the sale of fine and carbon materials. The Overseas Energy segment focuses on natural gas and other energy development, investment, and supply. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic energy segment.
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