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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. Berg Earth Co's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円-44 Mil. Berg Earth Co's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円-11 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Berg Earth Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1383'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21 Med: 5.47 Max: 15.75
Current: 7.42
TSE:1383's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 53.24% of 1514
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.64
vs TSE:1383: 7.42
Berg Earth Co (TSE:1383) 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 .
Berg Earth Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Berg Earth Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Berg Earth 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.
TSE:1383 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Berg Earth 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.
Berg Earth Co Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Berg Earth Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berg Earth Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
Berg Earth 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Berg Earth Co (TSE:1383) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Berg Earth Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Berg Earth Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.21 to 15.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Berg Earth Co ranks #806 out of 1514 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Berg Earth Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Berg Earth Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 15.75. Based on the distribution chart, Berg Earth Co ranks #806 out of 1514 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Berg Earth Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berg Earth Co's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Berg Earth Co ranks #806 out of 1514 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Berg Earth Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. Historically, Berg Earth Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.21 to 15.75 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.64, based on 1,514 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 Berg Earth Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berg Earth 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 Berg Earth Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berg Earth Co (TSE:1383) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,263.43, compared to a current price of 円2,925.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Berg Earth Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 Berg Earth Co (TSE:1383), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Apr. 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 Berg Earth Co (TSE:1383) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berg Earth Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,925.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,263.43.
GuruFocus considers Berg Earth Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1383:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: 円3,263.43 vs. price of 円2,925.00 (10.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1383 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Berg Earth Co Ltd is a Japan-based agribusiness company that produces and sells vegetable seedlings in Japan. It principally offers grafted seedlings of fruits and vegetables. The company also purchases and sells crops and agricultural materials.
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