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Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KKTSE:1716 71 Interest Coverage is 1,485.84 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1,459.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:1716 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,333.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,360 Construction companies, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK ranks better than 95.51% 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. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円640 Mil. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円-0 Mil.
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,485.84.
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. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1716'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 648.33 Med: 1459.69 Max: 5189.42
Current: 1097.87
TSE:1716's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 95.51% of 1360
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.865
vs TSE:1716: 1097.87
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK (TSE:1716) 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 .
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK Interest Coverage Related Terms
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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:1716 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK'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.
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's Interest Coverage falls into.
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK 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:
* 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.
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK (TSE:1716) has a Interest Coverage of 1,485.84 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1,459.69. Over the past decade, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's Interest Coverage has ranged from 648.33 to 5,189.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK ranks #61 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's Interest Coverage too high?
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's current Interest Coverage of 1,485.84 is near median its 10-year median of 1,459.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 648.33 to a high of 5,189.42. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's value of 1,485.84 is 18791.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK ranks #61 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK ranks #61 out of 1360 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's value of 1,485.84 is 18791.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 648.33 to 5,189.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,459.69 vs. the industry median of 7.87, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK 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 7.87, based on 1,360 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. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's current Interest Coverage of 1,485.84 is 18791.8% 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 Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's current Interest Coverage is 1,485.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1,459.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK (TSE:1716) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,333.14, compared to a current price of 円1,410.00 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1,485.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 1,459.69 and 18791.8% above the Construction industry median of 7.87. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK (TSE:1716), the current Interest Coverage is 1,485.84 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 Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK (TSE:1716) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,410.00 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,333.14.
GuruFocus considers Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1716:
Interest Coverage: 1,485.84 (near median its 10-year median of 1,459.69)
GF Value™: 円1,333.14 vs. price of 円1,410.00 (5.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18791.8% above the Construction median (#61 of 1360)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1716 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK operates in the construction industry. It performs cutting, drilling, and surface polishing works for asphalt and concrete infrastructures. It also provides washing works for production facilities. The company's business division includes Cutting and drilling work business, Building maintenance business, and Reuse and recycling business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Cutting and drilling work business.
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