Watanabeto Co (TSE:1807) Interest Coverage: 115.70 (As of Mar. 2026) — 78% Above Median


TSE:1807 Watanabe Sato Co Ltd TSE:1807
62 GF Score
Price 円1,830.00
GF Value 円1,438.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Watanabeto Co Interest Coverage?

Watanabeto Co TSE:1807 +0.27% 62 Interest Coverage is 115.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 64.91. GuruFocus rates TSE:1807 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,438.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,354 Construction companies, Watanabeto Co ranks better than 81.91% 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. Watanabeto Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,210 Mil. Watanabeto Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-10 Mil. Watanabeto Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 115.70. 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. Watanabe Sato Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TSE:1807' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.05   Med: 64.91   Max: 227.05
Current: 58.43


TSE:1807's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
81.91% of 1354 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81 vs TSE:1807: 58.43

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


Watanabeto Co  (TSE:1807) 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 .


Watanabeto Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Watanabeto Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watanabeto 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.

Watanabeto Co Interest Coverage Chart

Watanabeto Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Watanabeto Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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TSE:1807 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Watanabeto 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.


Watanabeto Co Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

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

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


TSE:1807
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Watanabeto 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.

Watanabeto Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Watanabeto Co's Interest Expense was 円-18 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,070 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1070.458/-18.32
=58.43

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Watanabeto Co's Interest Expense was 円-10 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,210 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1210.024/-10.458
=115.70

* 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 115.70 mean?
Watanabeto Co (TSE:1807) has a Interest Coverage of 115.70 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Watanabeto Co and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 64.91. Over the past decade, Watanabeto Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 31.05 to 227.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Watanabeto Co ranks #245 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Watanabeto Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Watanabeto Co's current Interest Coverage of 115.70 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 64.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.05 to a high of 227.05. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Watanabeto Co's value of 115.70 is 1381.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watanabeto Co ranks #245 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watanabeto Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watanabeto Co's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Watanabeto Co ranks #245 out of 1354 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Watanabeto Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Watanabeto Co's value of 115.70 is 1381.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Watanabeto Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 31.05 to 227.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.91 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Watanabeto Co 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 7.81, based on 1,354 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. Watanabeto Co's current Interest Coverage of 115.70 is 1381.4% 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 Watanabeto Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watanabeto Co's current Interest Coverage is 115.70, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 64.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watanabeto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watanabeto Co (TSE:1807) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,438.24, compared to a current price of 円1,830.00 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 115.70, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 64.91 and 1381.4% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. Watanabeto Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Watanabeto Co (TSE:1807), the current Interest Coverage is 115.70 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 Watanabeto Co (TSE:1807) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watanabeto Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,830.00 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,438.24. GuruFocus considers Watanabeto Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1807:

  • Interest Coverage: 115.70 (78% above median its 10-year median of 64.91)
  • GF Value™: 円1,438.24 vs. price of 円1,830.00 (27.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1381.4% above the Construction median (#245 of 1354)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1807 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Watanabeto Co Business Description

Address 1-18-14 Minami Azabu Minato - ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-8567
Watanabe Sato Co Ltd manufactures and distributes construction materials. It is also engaged in the design, manufacturing, rental, and distribution of construction machines and tools and treatment of industrial wastes. It also designs, manufacture, rent and sale machinery and equipment for construction work.
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