Asahimatsu Foods Co (TSE:2911) Interest Coverage: 15.93 (As of Mar. 2026) — 61% Below Median

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TSE:2911 Asahimatsu Foods Co Ltd TSE:2911
57 GF Score
Price 円2,264.00
GF Value 円2,156.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Asahimatsu Foods Co Interest Coverage?

Asahimatsu Foods Co TSE:2911 +0.31% 57 Interest Coverage is 15.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 41.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:2911 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,156.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,514 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Asahimatsu Foods Co ranks better than 59.18% 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. Asahimatsu Foods Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円61 Mil. Asahimatsu Foods Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-4 Mil. Asahimatsu Foods Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.93. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:2911' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.25   Med: 41.35   Max: 53.18
Current: 14.25


TSE:2911's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
59.18% of 1514 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.64 vs TSE:2911: 14.25

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


Asahimatsu Foods Co  (TSE:2911) 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 .


Asahimatsu Foods Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Asahimatsu Foods Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asahimatsu Foods 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.

Asahimatsu Foods Co Interest Coverage Chart

Asahimatsu Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Asahimatsu Foods 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 71.42 10.09 65.01 11.48 15.93

TSE:2911 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Asahimatsu Foods 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.


Asahimatsu Foods Co Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Asahimatsu Foods Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2911
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Asahimatsu Foods 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.

Asahimatsu Foods 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, Asahimatsu Foods Co's Interest Expense was 円-6 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円88 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円485 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*87.786/-6.162
=14.25

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Asahimatsu Foods Co's Interest Expense was 円-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円61 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円485 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*61.045/-3.832
=15.93

* 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 15.93 mean?
Asahimatsu Foods Co (TSE:2911) has a Interest Coverage of 15.93 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Asahimatsu Foods Co and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 41.35. Over the past decade, Asahimatsu Foods Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.25 to 53.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahimatsu Foods Co ranks #618 out of 1514 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Asahimatsu Foods Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Asahimatsu Foods Co's current Interest Coverage of 15.93 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 41.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.25 to a high of 53.18. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. Asahimatsu Foods Co's value of 15.93 is 84.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahimatsu Foods Co ranks #618 out of 1514 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asahimatsu Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahimatsu Foods Co's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Asahimatsu Foods Co ranks #618 out of 1514 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Asahimatsu Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. Asahimatsu Foods Co's value of 15.93 is 84.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Asahimatsu Foods Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 14.25 to 53.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.35 vs. the industry median of 8.64, Asahimatsu Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.64, based on 1,514 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. Asahimatsu Foods Co's current Interest Coverage of 15.93 is 84.4% 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 Asahimatsu Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahimatsu Foods Co's current Interest Coverage is 15.93, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 41.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahimatsu Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahimatsu Foods Co (TSE:2911) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,156.16, compared to a current price of 円2,264.00 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 15.93, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 41.35 and 84.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.64. Asahimatsu Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Asahimatsu Foods Co (TSE:2911), the current Interest Coverage is 15.93 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 Asahimatsu Foods Co (TSE:2911) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahimatsu Foods Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,264.00 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,156.16. GuruFocus considers Asahimatsu Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2911:

  • Interest Coverage: 15.93 (61% below median its 10-year median of 41.35)
  • GF Value™: 円2,156.16 vs. price of 円2,264.00 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#618 of 1514)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2911 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asahimatsu Foods Co Business Description

Address 3-7-3 Tagawa, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN
Asahimatsu Foods Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling food products in Japan. It offers dried-frozen tofu, instant miso soups and other soups, sweets, dried-frozen tofu bean curd, natto, and flavored deep-fried bean curd. The company also provides diet products for invalids, such as cut gourmet foods; and health supplements with soybean.
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