Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:1431 Lib Work Co Ltd TSE:1431
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Price 円652.00
GF Value 円686.99
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lib Work Co Interest Coverage?

Lib Work Co TSE:1431 -0.31% 60 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1431 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円686.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Real Estate companies, Lib Work Co ranks better than 70.85% 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. Lib Work Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-207 Mil. Lib Work Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-18 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 Lib Work Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:1431' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.34   Med: 33.85   Max: 5081.97
Current: 11.08


TSE:1431's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
70.85% of 1290 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.235 vs TSE:1431: 11.08

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


Lib Work Co  (TSE:1431) 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 .


Lib Work Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Lib Work Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lib Work 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.

Lib Work Co Interest Coverage Chart

Lib Work Co Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Interest Coverage
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Lib Work Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Lib Work Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lib Work 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.


Lib Work Co Interest Coverage vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lib Work Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lib Work Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Lib Work 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.

Lib Work Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026, Lib Work Co's Interest Expense was 円-63 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円528 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,165 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*527.981/-63.281
=8.34

Lib Work Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Lib Work Co's Interest Expense was 円-18 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円-207 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,234 Mil.

Lib Work 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?
Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lib Work Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Lib Work Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.34 to 5,081.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Lib Work Co ranks #376 out of 1290 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Lib Work Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Lib Work Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.34 to a high of 5,081.97. Based on the distribution chart, Lib Work Co ranks #376 out of 1290 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lib Work Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lib Work Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lib Work Co ranks #376 out of 1290 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Lib Work Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.24. Historically, Lib Work Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.34 to 5,081.97 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 Real Estate company?
The median Interest Coverage among Real Estate companies is 4.24, based on 1,290 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 Lib Work Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lib Work 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 Lib Work Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円686.99, compared to a current price of 円652.00 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Lib Work Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Lib Work Co (TSE:1431), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lib Work Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円652.00 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円686.99. GuruFocus considers Lib Work Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1431:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: 円686.99 vs. price of 円652.00 (5.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1431 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lib Work Co Business Description

Address 178-1 Nabeda, Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamaga, JPN, 861-0541
Lib Work Co Ltd is a real estate development company. It is engaged in the design, construction, sale, and supervision of detached housing properties in Japan.
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