DeNA Co (TSE:2432) Interest Coverage: 0.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — 97% Below Median

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TSE:2432 DeNA Co Ltd TSE:2432
67 GF Score
Price 円2,415.00
GF Value 円2,037.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is DeNA Co Interest Coverage?

DeNA Co TSE:2432 +0.21% 67 Interest Coverage is 0.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 22.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:2432 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,037.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 424 Conglomerates companies, DeNA Co ranks worse than 52.59% 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. DeNA Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,799 Mil. DeNA Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-3,167 Mil. DeNA Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:2432' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.98   Med: 22.55   Max: 164.2
Current: 4.98


TSE:2432's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
52.59% of 424 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.27 vs TSE:2432: 4.98

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


DeNA Co  (TSE:2432) 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 .


DeNA Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


DeNA Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DeNA 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.

DeNA Co Interest Coverage Chart

DeNA Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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DeNA Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 20.55 35.38 137.60 0.00 0.57

TSE:2432 vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, DeNA 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.


DeNA Co Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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DeNA 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.

DeNA 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, DeNA Co's Interest Expense was 円-3,751 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円18,694 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円10,336 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*18694/-3751
=4.98

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, DeNA Co's Interest Expense was 円-3,167 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,799 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円10,336 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1799/-3167
=0.57

* 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 0.57 mean?
DeNA Co (TSE:2432) has a Interest Coverage of 0.57 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on DeNA Co and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 22.55. Over the past decade, DeNA Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.98 to 164.20. According to the industry distribution chart, DeNA Co ranks #223 out of 424 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is DeNA Co's Interest Coverage too high?
DeNA Co's current Interest Coverage of 0.57 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 22.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.98 to a high of 164.20. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.27. DeNA Co's value of 0.57 is 89.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DeNA Co ranks #223 out of 424 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DeNA Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DeNA Co's Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, DeNA Co ranks #223 out of 424 companies for Interest Coverage. This places DeNA Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.27. DeNA Co's value of 0.57 is 89.2% below this benchmark. Historically, DeNA Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.98 to 164.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.55 vs. the industry median of 5.27, DeNA Co has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.27, based on 424 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. DeNA Co's current Interest Coverage of 0.57 is 89.2% below 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 DeNA Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DeNA Co's current Interest Coverage is 0.57, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 22.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DeNA Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DeNA Co (TSE:2432) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,037.54, compared to a current price of 円2,415.00 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.57, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 22.55 and 89.2% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.27. DeNA Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign 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 DeNA Co (TSE:2432), the current Interest Coverage is 0.57 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 DeNA Co (TSE:2432) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DeNA Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,415.00 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,037.54. GuruFocus considers DeNA Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2432:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.57 (97% below median its 10-year median of 22.55)
  • GF Value™: 円2,037.54 vs. price of 円2,415.00 (18.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 89.2% below the Conglomerates median (#223 of 424)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2432 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DeNA Co Business Description

Other Exchanges DNACF:USAD2N:Germany
Address 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya Scramble Square, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-6140
DeNA Co Ltd is a social media service provider in Japan. It generates majority of the portion of its revenue by providing social media and Internet marketing-related services through its Social Media segment. The E-commerce segment offers E-Commerce related services, including the operation of auction shopping and cellular phone websites under the names DeNA shopping and Mobaoku, respectively. The Others segment is engaged in travel agency and insurance agency services, and professional baseball related business. The company has its primary market in North America.
67GF Score

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