PCNEF (Precision System Science Co) Interest Coverage: 6.85 (As of Dec. 2025) — 60% Below Median

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PCNEF Precision System Science Co Ltd PCNEF
53 GF Score
Price $2.28
GF Value $2.69
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What is Precision System Science Co Interest Coverage?

Precision System Science Co PCNEF 53 Interest Coverage is 6.85 as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 16.96. GuruFocus rates PCNEF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.69. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 465 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Precision System Science Co ranks worse than 73.55% 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. Precision System Science Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.19 Mil. Precision System Science Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.03 Mil. Precision System Science Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.85. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

PCNEF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 16.96   Max: 53.98
Current: 5.74


PCNEF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
73.55% of 465 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 16.85 vs PCNEF: 5.74

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


Precision System Science Co  (OTCPK:PCNEF) 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 .


Precision System Science Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Precision System Science Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Precision System Science 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.

Precision System Science Co Interest Coverage Chart

Precision System Science Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
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Precision System Science Co Quarterly Data
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PCNEF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Precision System Science 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.


Precision System Science Co Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Precision System Science Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Precision System Science Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Precision System Science 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.

Precision System Science Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, Precision System Science Co's Interest Expense was $-0.14 Mil. Its Operating Income was $-0.84 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.21 Mil.

Precision System Science Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Precision System Science Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Precision System Science Co's Interest Expense was $-0.03 Mil. Its Operating Income was $0.19 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.14 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.185/-0.027
=6.85

* 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 6.85 mean?
Precision System Science Co (PCNEF) has a Interest Coverage of 6.85 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Precision System Science Co and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 16.96. Over the past decade, Precision System Science Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.00 to 53.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Precision System Science Co ranks #342 out of 465 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Precision System Science Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Precision System Science Co's current Interest Coverage of 6.85 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 16.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 53.98. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Interest Coverage is 16.85. Precision System Science Co's value of 6.85 is 59.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Precision System Science Co ranks #342 out of 465 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Precision System Science Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precision System Science Co's Interest Coverage compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Precision System Science Co ranks #342 out of 465 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Precision System Science Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.85. Precision System Science Co's value of 6.85 is 59.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Precision System Science Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.00 to 53.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.96 vs. the industry median of 16.85, Precision System Science Co has consistently been below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 16.85, based on 465 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. Precision System Science Co's current Interest Coverage of 6.85 is 59.3% below 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 Precision System Science Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 16.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Precision System Science Co's current Interest Coverage is 6.85, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 16.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Precision System Science Co stock overvalued right now?
Precision System Science Co (PCNEF) has a current Interest Coverage of 6.85. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.69, compared to a current price of $2.28 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.85, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 16.96 and 59.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 16.85. Precision System Science Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Precision System Science Co (PCNEF), the current Interest Coverage is 6.85 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 Precision System Science Co (PCNEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision System Science Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.28 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.69.

Key valuation signals for PCNEF:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.85 (60% below median its 10-year median of 16.96)
  • GF Value™: $2.69 vs. price of $2.28 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#342 of 465)

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


Precision System Science Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7707:Japan
Address 88 Kami-Hongo, Matsudo, JPN
Precision System Science Co Ltd is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of vitro diagnosis like genetic testing, protein inspection, automation equipment. The company is also engaged in production and sales of reagents and plastic consumables.
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