Como Co (TSE:2224) Interest Coverage: 22.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — 64% Above Median


TSE:2224 Como Co Ltd TSE:2224
63 GF Score
Price 円3,670.00
GF Value 円3,018.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Como Co Interest Coverage?

Como Co TSE:2224 +0.55% 63 Interest Coverage is 22.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 13.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:2224 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,018.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Como Co ranks better than 53.82% 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. Como Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円186 Mil. Como Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-8 Mil. Como Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.05. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:2224' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.17   Med: 13.47   Max: 32.23
Current: 10.66


TSE:2224's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
53.82% of 1505 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.57 vs TSE:2224: 10.66

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


Como Co  (TSE:2224) 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 .


Como Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Como Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Como 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.

Como Co Interest Coverage Chart

Como Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Como 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:2224 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Como 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.


Como Co Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Como Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Como 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.

Como 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, Como Co's Interest Expense was 円-16 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円172 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円450 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*172.065/-16.145
=10.66

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Como Co's Interest Expense was 円-8 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円186 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円450 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*185.703/-8.422
=22.05

* 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 22.05 mean?
Como Co (TSE:2224) has a Interest Coverage of 22.05 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Como Co and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 13.47. Over the past decade, Como Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.17 to 32.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Como Co ranks #695 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Como Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Como Co's current Interest Coverage of 22.05 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 13.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.17 to a high of 32.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.57. Como Co's value of 22.05 is 157.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Como Co ranks #695 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Como Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Como Co's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Como Co ranks #695 out of 1505 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Como Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.57. Como Co's value of 22.05 is 157.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Como Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.17 to 32.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.47 vs. the industry median of 8.57, Como 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.57, based on 1,505 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. Como Co's current Interest Coverage of 22.05 is 157.3% 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 Como Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Como Co's current Interest Coverage is 22.05, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 13.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Como Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Como Co (TSE:2224) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,018.42, compared to a current price of 円3,670.00 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 22.05, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 13.47 and 157.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.57. Como Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Como Co (TSE:2224), the current Interest Coverage is 22.05 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 Como Co (TSE:2224) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Como Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,670.00 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,018.42. GuruFocus considers Como Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2224:

  • Interest Coverage: 22.05 (64% above median its 10-year median of 13.47)
  • GF Value™: 円3,018.42 vs. price of 円3,670.00 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 157.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#695 of 1505)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2224 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Como Co Business Description

Address 505 Shimonotsubo, Muranaka, Aichi Prefecture, Komaki, JPN, 485 0082
Como Co Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer and seller of long-life bread and bread products. It offers croissants, Danish, waffles, and panettone through its stores, vending machines, and direct sales.
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