Wel-Dish (TSE:2901) Interest Coverage: 20.18 (As of Feb. 2026) — 444% Above Median


TSE:2901 Wel-Dish Inc TSE:2901
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GF Value 円348.12
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What is Wel-Dish Interest Coverage?

Wel-Dish TSE:2901 -1.02% 44 Interest Coverage is 20.18 as of Feb. 2026, which is 444% above its 10-year median of 3.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:2901 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円348.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Wel-Dish ranks better than 83.63% 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. Wel-Dish's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5 Mil. Wel-Dish's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-0 Mil. Wel-Dish's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 20.18. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wel-Dish's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2901' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.71   Med: 3.71   Max: 87.49
Current: 87.49


TSE:2901's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
83.63% of 452 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.99 vs TSE:2901: 87.49

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


Wel-Dish  (TSE:2901) 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 .


Wel-Dish Interest Coverage Related Terms


Wel-Dish Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wel-Dish'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.

Wel-Dish Interest Coverage Chart

Wel-Dish Annual Data
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TSE:2901 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Wel-Dish'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.


Wel-Dish Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Wel-Dish's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wel-Dish's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Wel-Dish 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.

Wel-Dish's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024, Wel-Dish's Interest Expense was 円-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円-122 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円418 Mil.

Wel-Dish did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Wel-Dish's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Feb. 2026, Wel-Dish's Interest Expense was 円-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円608 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*4.783/-0.237
=20.18

* 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 20.18 mean?
Wel-Dish (TSE:2901) has a Interest Coverage of 20.18 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Wel-Dish and its competitors. This is 444% above median its historical median of 3.71. Over the past decade, Wel-Dish's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.71 to 87.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Wel-Dish ranks #74 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Wel-Dish's Interest Coverage too high?
Wel-Dish's current Interest Coverage of 20.18 is 444% above median its 10-year median of 3.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.71 to a high of 87.49. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.99. Wel-Dish's value of 20.18 is 152.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wel-Dish ranks #74 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wel-Dish has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wel-Dish's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Wel-Dish ranks #74 out of 452 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Wel-Dish in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.99. Wel-Dish's value of 20.18 is 152.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Wel-Dish's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.71 to 87.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.71 vs. the industry median of 7.99, Wel-Dish 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.99, based on 452 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. Wel-Dish's current Interest Coverage of 20.18 is 152.6% 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 Wel-Dish and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wel-Dish's current Interest Coverage is 20.18, which is 444% above median its own 10-year median of 3.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wel-Dish stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wel-Dish (TSE:2901) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円348.12, compared to a current price of 円194.00 — trading 44.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.18, which is 444% above median its 10-year median of 3.71 and 152.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.99. Wel-Dish's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Wel-Dish (TSE:2901), the current Interest Coverage is 20.18 as of Feb. 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 Wel-Dish (TSE:2901) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wel-Dish stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円194.00 is trading 44.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円348.12. GuruFocus considers Wel-Dish to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2901:

  • Interest Coverage: 20.18 (444% above median its 10-year median of 3.71)
  • GF Value™: 円348.12 vs. price of 円194.00 (44.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 152.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#74 of 452)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wel-Dish Business Description

Address No. 5-18-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, VORT Shirokanedai, 4th floor, Tokyo, JPN
Wel-Dish Inc. is engaged in the Business of Home services which is based on the Nursing Care Insurance Act, It also provides Long-term care preventive service business based on the Long-term Care Insurance Act.
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