Yahagi Construction Co (TSE:1870) Interest Coverage: 23.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — 68% Below Median

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TSE:1870 Yahagi Construction Co Ltd TSE:1870
84 GF Score
Price 円1,874.00
GF Value 円2,016.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Yahagi Construction Co Interest Coverage?

Yahagi Construction Co TSE:1870 -0.11% 84 Interest Coverage is 23.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 72.88. GuruFocus rates TSE:1870 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,016.04 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,359 Construction companies, Yahagi Construction Co ranks better than 78.66% 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. Yahagi Construction Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,778 Mil. Yahagi Construction Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-77 Mil. Yahagi Construction Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.09. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:1870' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.42   Med: 72.88   Max: 95.15
Current: 40.42


TSE:1870's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
78.66% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.94 vs TSE:1870: 40.42

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


Yahagi Construction Co  (TSE:1870) 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 .


Yahagi Construction Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Yahagi Construction Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yahagi Construction 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.

Yahagi Construction Co Interest Coverage Chart

Yahagi Construction Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Yahagi Construction Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 N/A 41.45 51.08 44.16 23.09

TSE:1870 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Yahagi Construction 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.


Yahagi Construction Co Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

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

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


TSE:1870
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Yahagi Construction 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.

Yahagi Construction 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, Yahagi Construction Co's Interest Expense was 円-340 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円13,742 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円7,300 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*13742/-340
=40.42

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Yahagi Construction Co's Interest Expense was 円-77 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,778 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円7,300 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1778/-77
=23.09

* 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 23.09 mean?
Yahagi Construction Co (TSE:1870) has a Interest Coverage of 23.09 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Yahagi Construction Co and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 72.88. Over the past decade, Yahagi Construction Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 40.42 to 95.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Yahagi Construction Co ranks #290 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Yahagi Construction Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Yahagi Construction Co's current Interest Coverage of 23.09 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 72.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.42 to a high of 95.15. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Yahagi Construction Co's value of 23.09 is 190.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yahagi Construction Co ranks #290 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yahagi Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yahagi Construction Co's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Yahagi Construction Co ranks #290 out of 1359 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Yahagi Construction Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Yahagi Construction Co's value of 23.09 is 190.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Yahagi Construction Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 40.42 to 95.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.88 vs. the industry median of 7.94, Yahagi Construction 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 7.94, based on 1,359 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. Yahagi Construction Co's current Interest Coverage of 23.09 is 190.8% 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 Yahagi Construction Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yahagi Construction Co's current Interest Coverage is 23.09, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 72.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yahagi Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yahagi Construction Co (TSE:1870) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,016.04, compared to a current price of 円1,874.00 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 23.09, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 72.88 and 190.8% above the Construction industry median of 7.94. Yahagi Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Yahagi Construction Co (TSE:1870), the current Interest Coverage is 23.09 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 Yahagi Construction Co (TSE:1870) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yahagi Construction Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,874.00 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,016.04. GuruFocus considers Yahagi Construction Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1870:

  • Interest Coverage: 23.09 (68% below median its 10-year median of 72.88)
  • GF Value™: 円2,016.04 vs. price of 円1,874.00 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100
  • Industry Position: 190.8% above the Construction median (#290 of 1359)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1870 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yahagi Construction Co Business Description

Address 19-7 Aoi 3-chome, Higashi-ku, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, JPN, 461-0004
Yahagi Construction Co Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the construction business, including architectural and civil engineering works, and the real estate business. The group's reportable segments are Construction, Civil Engineering, and Real Estate. Maximum revenue is generated from its Construction segment, which designs and constructs condominiums, offices, commercial facilities, stations, factories, etc. In addition, this segment also sells construction materials and provides a series of earthquake reinforcement services, including earthquake resistance diagnosis, consulting, investigation, design, and construction using the group's external earthquake reinforcement method.
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