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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. Western Superconducting Technologies Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥171 Mil. Western Superconducting Technologies Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-15 Mil.
Western Superconducting Technologies Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.35.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
SHSE:688122'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.43 Med: 12.47 Max: 22.21
Current: 17.84
SHSE:688122's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 54.29% of 2321
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.72
vs SHSE:688122: 17.84
Western Superconducting Technologies Co (SHSE:688122) 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 .
Western Superconducting Technologies Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Western Superconducting Technologies 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.
Western Superconducting Technologies Co Interest Coverage Chart
Western Superconducting Technologies Co Annual Data
SHSE:688122 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Western Superconducting Technologies 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.
Western Superconducting Technologies Co Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Western Superconducting Technologies Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Superconducting Technologies Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Western Superconducting Technologies 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.
Western Superconducting Technologies Co (SHSE:688122) has a Interest Coverage of 11.35 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Western Superconducting Technologies Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.47. Over the past decade, Western Superconducting Technologies Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.43 to 22.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Superconducting Technologies Co ranks #1061 out of 2321 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Western Superconducting Technologies Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Western Superconducting Technologies Co's current Interest Coverage of 11.35 is near median its 10-year median of 12.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.43 to a high of 22.21. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.72. Western Superconducting Technologies Co's value of 11.35 is 22.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Superconducting Technologies Co ranks #1061 out of 2321 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Superconducting Technologies Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Superconducting Technologies Co's Interest Coverage compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Western Superconducting Technologies Co ranks #1061 out of 2321 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Western Superconducting Technologies Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.72. Western Superconducting Technologies Co's value of 11.35 is 22.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Superconducting Technologies Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.43 to 22.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.47 vs. the industry median of 14.72, Western Superconducting Technologies 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.72, based on 2,321 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. Western Superconducting Technologies Co's current Interest Coverage of 11.35 is 22.9% 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 Western Superconducting Technologies Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Superconducting Technologies Co's current Interest Coverage is 11.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Superconducting Technologies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Superconducting Technologies Co (SHSE:688122) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥63.23, compared to a current price of ¥51.78 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 11.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.47 and 22.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.72. Western Superconducting Technologies Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Western Superconducting Technologies Co (SHSE:688122), the current Interest Coverage is 11.35 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 Western Superconducting Technologies Co (SHSE:688122) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Superconducting Technologies Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥51.78 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥63.23.
GuruFocus considers Western Superconducting Technologies Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688122:
Interest Coverage: 11.35 (near median its 10-year median of 12.47)
GF Value™: ¥63.23 vs. price of ¥51.78 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1061 of 2321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688122 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Superconducting Technologies Co Business Description
Western Superconducting Technologies Co Ltd is engaged in the development, production, and sales of high-end titanium alloy materials, superconducting products, and high-performance superalloy materials. Geographically, the company operates its businesses in the domestic and overseas markets.
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