OWWAF (Okuwa Co) Interest Coverage: 22.92 (As of Feb. 2026) — 28% Below Median


OWWAF Okuwa Co Ltd OWWAF
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What is Okuwa Co Interest Coverage?

Okuwa Co OWWAF -13.58% 65 Interest Coverage is 22.92 as of Feb. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 31.88. GuruFocus rates OWWAF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.27. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 828 Retail - Cyclical companies, Okuwa Co ranks better than 55.68% 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. Okuwa Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $8 Mil. Okuwa Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-0 Mil. Okuwa Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 22.92. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

OWWAF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.87   Med: 31.88   Max: 100.68
Current: 8.87


OWWAF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
55.68% of 828 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.915 vs OWWAF: 8.87

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


Okuwa Co  (OTCPK:OWWAF) 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 .


Okuwa Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Okuwa Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Okuwa 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.

Okuwa Co Interest Coverage Chart

Okuwa Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Coverage
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Okuwa Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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OWWAF vs DDS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Okuwa 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.


Okuwa Co Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Okuwa Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Okuwa 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.

Okuwa Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026, Okuwa Co's Interest Expense was $-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was $12 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $83 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*12.166/-1.219
=9.98

Okuwa Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Feb. 2026, Okuwa Co's Interest Expense was $-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $83 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*8.137/-0.355
=22.92

* 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 22.92 mean?
Okuwa Co (OWWAF) has a Interest Coverage of 22.92 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Okuwa Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 31.88. Over the past decade, Okuwa Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.87 to 100.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Okuwa Co ranks #367 out of 828 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Okuwa Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Okuwa Co's current Interest Coverage of 22.92 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 31.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.87 to a high of 100.68. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Okuwa Co's value of 22.92 is 189.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Okuwa Co ranks #367 out of 828 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Okuwa Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Okuwa Co's Interest Coverage compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Okuwa Co ranks #367 out of 828 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Okuwa Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Okuwa Co's value of 22.92 is 189.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Okuwa Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.87 to 100.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.88 vs. the industry median of 7.92, Okuwa 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.92, based on 828 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. Okuwa Co's current Interest Coverage of 22.92 is 189.6% 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 Okuwa Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Okuwa Co's current Interest Coverage is 22.92, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 31.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Okuwa Co stock overvalued right now?
Okuwa Co (OWWAF) has a current Interest Coverage of 22.92. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.27, compared to a current price of $5.09 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 22.92, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 31.88 and 189.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.92. Okuwa Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Okuwa Co (OWWAF), the current Interest Coverage is 22.92 as of Feb. 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 Okuwa Co (OWWAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Okuwa Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.09 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.27.

Key valuation signals for OWWAF:

  • Interest Coverage: 22.92 (28% below median its 10-year median of 31.88)
  • GF Value™: $6.27 vs. price of $5.09 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 189.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#367 of 828)

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


Okuwa Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8217:Japan
Address 185 3 Nakajima, Wakayama, JPN, 641-8501
Okuwa Co Ltd operates a retail chain of stores in Japan. The company's products that it sells include foods, alcoholic beverages, rice, household items, residential goods, upholstery, Do It Yourself products, leisure goods, sporting goods, household appliances, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, clothing and various other items. It operates more than 15 stores in Wakayama, Osaka, Nara, Mie, Hyogo, Aichi, Gifu, Shizuoka cities in Japan.
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