Aeon Hokkaido (SSE:7512) Interest Coverage: 5.80 (As of May. 2026) — 87% Below Median

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SSE:7512 Aeon Hokkaido Corp SSE:7512
66 GF Score
Price 円827.00
GF Value 円947.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Aeon Hokkaido Interest Coverage?

Aeon Hokkaido SSE:7512 66 Interest Coverage is 5.80 as of May. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 45.73. GuruFocus rates SSE:7512 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円947.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Retail - Cyclical companies, Aeon Hokkaido ranks better than 64.93% 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. Aeon Hokkaido's Operating Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円910 Mil. Aeon Hokkaido's Interest Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円-157 Mil. Aeon Hokkaido's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 5.80. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

SSE:7512' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.78   Med: 45.73   Max: 92.62
Current: 14.78


SSE:7512's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
64.93% of 824 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.46 vs SSE:7512: 14.78

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


Aeon Hokkaido  (SSE:7512) 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 .


Aeon Hokkaido Interest Coverage Related Terms


Aeon Hokkaido Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aeon Hokkaido'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.

Aeon Hokkaido Interest Coverage Chart

Aeon Hokkaido Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Coverage
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Aeon Hokkaido 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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SSE:7512 vs DDS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Aeon Hokkaido'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.


Aeon Hokkaido Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Aeon Hokkaido's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Aeon Hokkaido 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.

Aeon Hokkaido'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, Aeon Hokkaido's Interest Expense was 円-521 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円-10,485 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円26,418 Mil.

Aeon Hokkaido did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Aeon Hokkaido's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in May. 2026, Aeon Hokkaido's Interest Expense was 円-157 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円910 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円26,200 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*910/-157
=5.80

* 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 5.80 mean?
Aeon Hokkaido (SSE:7512) has a Interest Coverage of 5.80 as of May. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Aeon Hokkaido and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 45.73. Over the past decade, Aeon Hokkaido's Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.78 to 92.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Aeon Hokkaido ranks #289 out of 824 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Aeon Hokkaido's Interest Coverage too high?
Aeon Hokkaido's current Interest Coverage of 5.80 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 45.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.78 to a high of 92.62. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.46. Aeon Hokkaido's value of 5.80 is 22.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aeon Hokkaido ranks #289 out of 824 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aeon Hokkaido has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aeon Hokkaido's Interest Coverage compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Aeon Hokkaido ranks #289 out of 824 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Aeon Hokkaido in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.46. Aeon Hokkaido's value of 5.80 is 22.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Aeon Hokkaido's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.78 to 92.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.73 vs. the industry median of 7.46, Aeon Hokkaido 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.46, based on 824 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. Aeon Hokkaido's current Interest Coverage of 5.80 is 22.3% 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 Aeon Hokkaido and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aeon Hokkaido's current Interest Coverage is 5.80, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 45.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aeon Hokkaido stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeon Hokkaido (SSE:7512) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円947.18, compared to a current price of 円827.00 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.80, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 45.73 and 22.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.46. Aeon Hokkaido's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Aeon Hokkaido (SSE:7512), the current Interest Coverage is 5.80 as of May. 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 Aeon Hokkaido (SSE:7512) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeon Hokkaido stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円827.00 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円947.18. GuruFocus considers Aeon Hokkaido to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SSE:7512:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.80 (87% below median its 10-year median of 45.73)
  • GF Value™: 円947.18 vs. price of 円827.00 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#289 of 824)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:7512 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aeon Hokkaido Business Description

Other Exchanges 7512:Japan
Address 1-10, Minami 21-chome, Shiraishi-ku, Hondori, Sapporo, JPN, 003 8630
Aeon Hokkaido Corp is a Japanese company engaged in the retail business. The company operates a chain of general merchandise stores. It provides products such as clothing, residential and leisure products, food products, and others. The company operates in a single segment consisting of retail business and related operations.
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