Tohokushinsha Film (TSE:2329) Interest Coverage: 228.00 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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TSE:2329 Tohokushinsha Film Corp TSE:2329
66 GF Score
Price 円499.00
GF Value 円526.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Tohokushinsha Film Interest Coverage?

Tohokushinsha Film TSE:2329 -0.20% 66 Interest Coverage is 228.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 260.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:2329 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円526.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 603 Media - Diversified companies, Tohokushinsha Film ranks better than 86.4% 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. Tohokushinsha Film's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円456 Mil. Tohokushinsha Film's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-2 Mil. Tohokushinsha Film's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 228.00. 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. Tohokushinsha Film Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TSE:2329' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 127.52   Med: 260.07   Max: 421.14
Current: 421.14


TSE:2329's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
86.4% of 603 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88 vs TSE:2329: 421.14

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


Tohokushinsha Film  (TSE:2329) 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 .


Tohokushinsha Film Interest Coverage Related Terms


Tohokushinsha Film Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tohokushinsha Film'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.

Tohokushinsha Film Interest Coverage Chart

Tohokushinsha Film Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 413.50 280.13 127.52 335.25 421.14

Tohokushinsha Film Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 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 369.00 468.50 593.00 228.00

TSE:2329 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Tohokushinsha Film'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.


Tohokushinsha Film Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Tohokushinsha Film's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tohokushinsha Film's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Tohokushinsha Film 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.

Tohokushinsha Film'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, Tohokushinsha Film's Interest Expense was 円-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円2,948 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円183 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2948/-7
=421.14

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Tohokushinsha Film's Interest Expense was 円-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円456 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円183 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*456/-2
=228.00

* 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 228.00 mean?
Tohokushinsha Film (TSE:2329) has a Interest Coverage of 228.00 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tohokushinsha Film and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 260.07. Over the past decade, Tohokushinsha Film's Interest Coverage has ranged from 127.52 to 421.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Tohokushinsha Film ranks #82 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Tohokushinsha Film's Interest Coverage too high?
Tohokushinsha Film's current Interest Coverage of 228.00 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 260.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 127.52 to a high of 421.14. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Tohokushinsha Film's value of 228.00 is 1819.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tohokushinsha Film ranks #82 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tohokushinsha Film has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tohokushinsha Film's Interest Coverage compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Tohokushinsha Film ranks #82 out of 603 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Tohokushinsha Film in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Tohokushinsha Film's value of 228.00 is 1819.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Tohokushinsha Film's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 127.52 to 421.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 260.07 vs. the industry median of 11.88, Tohokushinsha Film 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 603 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. Tohokushinsha Film's current Interest Coverage of 228.00 is 1819.2% 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 Tohokushinsha Film and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tohokushinsha Film's current Interest Coverage is 228.00, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 260.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tohokushinsha Film stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohokushinsha Film (TSE:2329) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円526.87, compared to a current price of 円499.00 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 228.00, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 260.07 and 1819.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.88. Tohokushinsha Film's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Tohokushinsha Film (TSE:2329), the current Interest Coverage is 228.00 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 Tohokushinsha Film (TSE:2329) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohokushinsha Film stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円499.00 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円526.87. GuruFocus considers Tohokushinsha Film to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2329:

  • Interest Coverage: 228.00 (12% below median its 10-year median of 260.07)
  • GF Value™: 円526.87 vs. price of 円499.00 (5.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1819.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#82 of 603)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2329 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tohokushinsha Film Business Description

Address 4-8-10 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Tohokushinsha Film Corp is a Japanese based media company. It operates in four business divisions including media production, distribution, broadcasting and commercial film production. Its business activities include advertising production, sales promotion, digital production, dubbing and subtitling, film distribution, film library, television distribution, and broadcasting operations.
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