Tadano (STU:TN0) Interest Coverage: 9.36 (As of Dec. 2025) — 73% Below Median


STU:TN0 Tadano Ltd STU:TN0
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What is Tadano Interest Coverage?

Tadano STU:TN0 79 Interest Coverage is 9.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 34.33. GuruFocus rates STU:TN0 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.10. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 169 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Tadano ranks worse than 65.09% 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. Tadano's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €41 Mil. Tadano's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-4 Mil. Tadano's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.36. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

STU:TN0' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.88   Med: 34.33   Max: 65.13
Current: 5.88


STU:TN0's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
65.09% of 169 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.32 vs STU:TN0: 5.88

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


Tadano  (STU:TN0) 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 .


Tadano Interest Coverage Related Terms


Tadano Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tadano'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.

Tadano Interest Coverage Chart

Tadano Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Tadano 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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STU:TN0 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Tadano'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.


Tadano Interest Coverage vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Tadano's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tadano 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.

Tadano's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Tadano's Interest Expense was €-16 Mil. Its Operating Income was €102 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €415 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*101.638/-15.846
=6.41

Tadano's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Tadano's Interest Expense was €-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was €41 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €415 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*41.343/-4.415
=9.36

* 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 9.36 mean?
Tadano (STU:TN0) has a Interest Coverage of 9.36 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tadano and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 34.33. Over the past decade, Tadano's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.88 to 65.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Tadano ranks #110 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Tadano's Interest Coverage too high?
Tadano's current Interest Coverage of 9.36 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 34.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.88 to a high of 65.13. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Interest Coverage is 9.32. Tadano's value of 9.36 is 0.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tadano ranks #110 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tadano has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tadano's Interest Coverage compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Tadano ranks #110 out of 169 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Tadano in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.32. Tadano's value of 9.36 is 0.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tadano's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.88 to 65.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.33 vs. the industry median of 9.32, Tadano 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Interest Coverage among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.32, based on 169 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. Tadano's current Interest Coverage of 9.36 is 0.4% 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 Tadano and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tadano's current Interest Coverage is 9.36, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 34.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tadano stock overvalued right now?
Tadano (STU:TN0) has a current Interest Coverage of 9.36. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.10, compared to a current price of €6.20 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.36, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 34.33 and 0.4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.32. Tadano's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Tadano (STU:TN0), the current Interest Coverage is 9.36 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 Tadano (STU:TN0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tadano stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.20 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.10.

Key valuation signals for STU:TN0:

  • Interest Coverage: 9.36 (73% below median its 10-year median of 34.33)
  • GF Value™: €7.10 vs. price of €6.20 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#110 of 169)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TN0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tadano Business Description

Other Exchanges 6395:Japan
Address 34 Kou, Nittacho, Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City1, JPN, 761-0185
Tadano Ltd manufactures cranes, aerial work platforms, and other components. Mobile cranes account for majority of sales, but the company has diversified into truck cranes, loader cranes, and other special purpose vehicles. Its equipment is built for various terrains with multiple steering and acceleration controls. Tadano has four reportable segments: Japan (majority of total revenue), Europe, Americas and Oceania. Its research and development division looks to utilize innovative and cutting-edge technologies for both domestic and overseas markets. The company offers used equipment and various cylinders to help meet urgent demand. A wide range of experienced and trained technicians help customize components for the operating machines.
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