Yomeishu Seizo Co (TSE:2540) Interest Coverage: 10.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Below Median


TSE:2540 Yomeishu Seizo Co Ltd TSE:2540
37 GF Score
Price 円4,030.00
GF Value 円2,317.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Yomeishu Seizo Co Interest Coverage?

Yomeishu Seizo Co TSE:2540 +0.12% 37 Interest Coverage is 10.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 42.61. GuruFocus rates TSE:2540 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,317.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Yomeishu Seizo Co ranks better than 50% 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. Yomeishu Seizo Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円129 Mil. Yomeishu Seizo Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-12 Mil. Yomeishu Seizo Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.83. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:2540' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.82   Med: 42.61   Max: 139.54
Current: 8.63


TSE:2540's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
50% of 158 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.56 vs TSE:2540: 8.63

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


Yomeishu Seizo Co  (TSE:2540) 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 .


Yomeishu Seizo Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Yomeishu Seizo Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yomeishu Seizo 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.

Yomeishu Seizo Co Interest Coverage Chart

Yomeishu Seizo Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Yomeishu Seizo Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 28.19 5.08 4.53 7.15 10.83

TSE:2540 vs BF.B: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Yomeishu Seizo 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.


Yomeishu Seizo Co Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yomeishu Seizo Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Yomeishu Seizo 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.

Yomeishu Seizo 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, Yomeishu Seizo Co's Interest Expense was 円-30 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円255 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*255.378/-29.598
=8.63

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Yomeishu Seizo Co's Interest Expense was 円-12 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円129 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*128.82/-11.895
=10.83

* 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 10.83 mean?
Yomeishu Seizo Co (TSE:2540) has a Interest Coverage of 10.83 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Yomeishu Seizo Co and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 42.61. Over the past decade, Yomeishu Seizo Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.82 to 139.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Yomeishu Seizo Co ranks #79 out of 158 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Yomeishu Seizo Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Yomeishu Seizo Co's current Interest Coverage of 10.83 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 42.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.82 to a high of 139.54. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Interest Coverage is 8.56. Yomeishu Seizo Co's value of 10.83 is 26.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yomeishu Seizo Co ranks #79 out of 158 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yomeishu Seizo Co has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yomeishu Seizo Co's Interest Coverage compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Yomeishu Seizo Co ranks #79 out of 158 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Yomeishu Seizo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.56. Yomeishu Seizo Co's value of 10.83 is 26.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Yomeishu Seizo Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.82 to 139.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.61 vs. the industry median of 8.56, Yomeishu Seizo 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.56, based on 158 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. Yomeishu Seizo Co's current Interest Coverage of 10.83 is 26.5% 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 Yomeishu Seizo Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yomeishu Seizo Co's current Interest Coverage is 10.83, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 42.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yomeishu Seizo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yomeishu Seizo Co (TSE:2540) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,317.11, compared to a current price of 円4,030.00 — trading 73.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 10.83, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 42.61 and 26.5% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 8.56. Yomeishu Seizo Co's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Yomeishu Seizo Co (TSE:2540), the current Interest Coverage is 10.83 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 Yomeishu Seizo Co (TSE:2540) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yomeishu Seizo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,030.00 is trading 73.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,317.11. GuruFocus considers Yomeishu Seizo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2540:

  • Interest Coverage: 10.83 (75% below median its 10-year median of 42.61)
  • GF Value™: 円2,317.11 vs. price of 円4,030.00 (73.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.5% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#79 of 158)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2540 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yomeishu Seizo Co Business Description

Address 16-25 Nanpeidai-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Yomeishu Seizo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company operates in Beverage business. It is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of liquor under the name Yomeishu. Its products include Herb-no-Megumi series, Kohaku Ginger Liqueur, fruit and herb liqueur series, and HER herbs series. Geographically, the business activities of the group are functioned through the region of Japan and sale of products.
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