Kaneko Seeds Co (TSE:1376) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:1376 Kaneko Seeds Co Ltd TSE:1376
55 GF Score
Price 円1,626.00
GF Value 円1.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kaneko Seeds Co Interest Coverage?

Kaneko Seeds Co TSE:1376 -0.25% 55 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1376 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Agriculture companies, Kaneko Seeds Co ranks better than 84.16% 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. Kaneko Seeds Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-10 Mil. Kaneko Seeds Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-8 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Kaneko Seeds Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TSE:1376' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.54   Med: 125.44   Max: 153.61
Current: 52.54


TSE:1376's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
84.16% of 202 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.205 vs TSE:1376: 52.54

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


Kaneko Seeds Co  (TSE:1376) 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 .


Kaneko Seeds Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kaneko Seeds Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaneko Seeds 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.

Kaneko Seeds Co Interest Coverage Chart

Kaneko Seeds Co Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Interest Coverage
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Kaneko Seeds Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:1376 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Kaneko Seeds 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.


Kaneko Seeds Co Interest Coverage vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaneko Seeds Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:1376
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Kaneko Seeds 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.

Kaneko Seeds Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026, Kaneko Seeds Co's Interest Expense was 円-33 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,749 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: May. 2026 )
=-1*1749.489/-33.298
=52.54

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

Here, for the three months ended in Feb. 2026, Kaneko Seeds Co's Interest Expense was 円-8 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円-10 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.

Kaneko Seeds Co did not have earnings to cover the 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Kaneko Seeds Co (TSE:1376) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kaneko Seeds Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kaneko Seeds Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 52.54 to 153.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaneko Seeds Co ranks #32 out of 202 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Kaneko Seeds Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Kaneko Seeds Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.54 to a high of 153.61. Based on the distribution chart, Kaneko Seeds Co ranks #32 out of 202 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaneko Seeds Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneko Seeds Co's Interest Coverage compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Kaneko Seeds Co ranks #32 out of 202 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kaneko Seeds Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.21. Historically, Kaneko Seeds Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 52.54 to 153.61 over the past decade. 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 Agriculture company?
The median Interest Coverage among Agriculture companies is 7.21, based on 202 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. 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 Kaneko Seeds Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaneko Seeds Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneko Seeds Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneko Seeds Co (TSE:1376) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1.54, compared to a current price of 円1,626.00 — trading 105484.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Kaneko Seeds Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Kaneko Seeds Co (TSE:1376), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Kaneko Seeds Co (TSE:1376) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneko Seeds Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,626.00 is trading 105484.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1.54. GuruFocus considers Kaneko Seeds Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1376:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: 円1.54 vs. price of 円1,626.00 (105484.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1376 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaneko Seeds Co Business Description

Address 50-12 Furuichi-machi 1-chome, Gunma prefecture, Maebashi-shi, JPN, 371-8503
Kaneko Seeds Co Ltd is engaged in agribusiness. It has two product categories: vegetables and flowers. Its products include vegetables, flower seeds, and garden supplies. In addition, the company sells greenhouse materials; develops hydroponic systems; and designs and constructs parks, among others. It operates in Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Turkey.
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円1,626.00
Price
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