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ETS Group CoTSE:253A -0.66%78 Interest Coverage is 35.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 28.05. GuruFocus rates TSE:253A with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,021.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,361 Construction companies, ETS Group Co ranks better than 70.17% 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. ETS Group Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円421 Mil. ETS Group Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-12 Mil.
ETS Group Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.37.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for ETS Group Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:253A'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.07 Med: 28.05 Max: 82.48
Current: 24.48
TSE:253A's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 70.17% of 1361
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.08
vs TSE:253A: 24.48
ETS Group Co (TSE:253A) 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 .
ETS Group Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
ETS Group Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ETS Group 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.
TSE:253A vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, ETS Group 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.
ETS Group Co Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, ETS Group Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ETS Group Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
ETS Group Co (TSE:253A) has a Interest Coverage of 35.37 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ETS Group Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 28.05. Over the past decade, ETS Group Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.07 to 82.48. According to the industry distribution chart, ETS Group Co ranks #406 out of 1361 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is ETS Group Co's Interest Coverage too high?
ETS Group Co's current Interest Coverage of 35.37 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 28.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.07 to a high of 82.48. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 8.08. ETS Group Co's value of 35.37 is 337.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ETS Group Co ranks #406 out of 1361 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ETS Group Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ETS Group Co's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, ETS Group Co ranks #406 out of 1361 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts ETS Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.08. ETS Group Co's value of 35.37 is 337.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ETS Group Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.07 to 82.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.05 vs. the industry median of 8.08, ETS Group 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 8.08, based on 1,361 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. ETS Group Co's current Interest Coverage of 35.37 is 337.7% 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 ETS Group Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ETS Group Co's current Interest Coverage is 35.37, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 28.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ETS Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETS Group Co (TSE:253A) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,021.46, compared to a current price of 円1,050.00 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 35.37, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 28.05 and 337.7% above the Construction industry median of 8.08. ETS Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 ETS Group Co (TSE:253A), the current Interest Coverage is 35.37 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 ETS Group Co (TSE:253A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETS Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,050.00 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,021.46.
GuruFocus considers ETS Group Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:253A:
Interest Coverage: 35.37 (26% above median its 10-year median of 28.05)
GF Value™: 円1,021.46 vs. price of 円1,050.00 (2.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 337.7% above the Construction median (#406 of 1361)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:253A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ETS Group Co Ltd is engaged in the operation of group companies that operate electrical construction business and building management and cleaning services, etc.
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