JESCO Holdings (TSE:1434) Interest Coverage: 40.08 (As of Feb. 2026) — 247% Above Median


TSE:1434 JESCO Holdings Inc TSE:1434
75 GF Score
Price 円1,821.00
GF Value 円1,502.00
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is JESCO Holdings Interest Coverage?

JESCO Holdings TSE:1434 +1.11% 75 Interest Coverage is 40.08 as of Feb. 2026, which is 247% above its 10-year median of 11.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:1434 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,502.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,349 Construction companies, JESCO Holdings ranks better than 72.35% 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. JESCO Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,315 Mil. JESCO Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-33 Mil. JESCO Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 40.08. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:1434' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 11.55   Max: 25.91
Current: 25.91


TSE:1434's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
72.35% of 1349 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.92 vs TSE:1434: 25.91

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


JESCO Holdings  (TSE:1434) 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 .


JESCO Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


JESCO Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JESCO Holdings'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.

JESCO Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

JESCO Holdings Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.12 14.81 7.35 18.20 18.27

JESCO Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.27 44.95 18.17 18.32 40.08

TSE:1434 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JESCO Holdings'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.


JESCO Holdings Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JESCO Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JESCO Holdings 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.

JESCO Holdings's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025, JESCO Holdings's Interest Expense was 円-94 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,722 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,834 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Aug. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Aug. 2025 )
=-1*1721.776/-94.237
=18.27

JESCO Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Feb. 2026, JESCO Holdings's Interest Expense was 円-33 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,315 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,174 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*1315.097/-32.809
=40.08

* 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 40.08 mean?
JESCO Holdings (TSE:1434) has a Interest Coverage of 40.08 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on JESCO Holdings and its competitors. This is 247% above median its historical median of 11.55. Over the past decade, JESCO Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.00 to 25.91. According to the industry distribution chart, JESCO Holdings ranks #373 out of 1349 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is JESCO Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
JESCO Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 40.08 is 247% above median its 10-year median of 11.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 25.91. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. JESCO Holdings' value of 40.08 is 406.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JESCO Holdings ranks #373 out of 1349 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JESCO Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JESCO Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JESCO Holdings ranks #373 out of 1349 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts JESCO Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. JESCO Holdings' value of 40.08 is 406.1% above this benchmark. Historically, JESCO Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.00 to 25.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.55 vs. the industry median of 7.92, JESCO Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.92, based on 1,349 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. JESCO Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 40.08 is 406.1% 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 JESCO Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JESCO Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 40.08, which is 247% above median its own 10-year median of 11.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JESCO Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JESCO Holdings (TSE:1434) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,502.00, compared to a current price of 円1,821.00 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 40.08, which is 247% above median its 10-year median of 11.55 and 406.1% above the Construction industry median of 7.92. JESCO Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 JESCO Holdings (TSE:1434), the current Interest Coverage is 40.08 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 JESCO Holdings (TSE:1434) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JESCO Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,821.00 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,502.00. GuruFocus considers JESCO Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1434:

  • Interest Coverage: 40.08 (247% above median its 10-year median of 11.55)
  • GF Value™: 円1,502.00 vs. price of 円1,821.00 (21.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 406.1% above the Construction median (#373 of 1349)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1434 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JESCO Holdings Business Description

Address 21-1 Kita Shinjuku 2-chome Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku Front Tower, 23rd Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 169-0074
JESCO Holdings Inc is an engineering technology company that handles the design, construction, maintenance, and maintenance related to the facilities of electricity and communication. It is engaged in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) EPC, and general media business. The ASEAN EPC project focuses on power plants, airports, factories, commercial facilities, and road accompaniment facilities. It also has integrated media business in which it sells large image equipment.
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