Jason Co (TSE:3080) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3080 Jason Co Ltd TSE:3080
65 GF Score
Price 円770.00
GF Value 円639.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Jason Co Interest Coverage?

Jason Co TSE:3080 -0.13% 65 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3080 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円639.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Retail - Defensive companies, Jason Co ranks better than 64.31% 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. Jason Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-89 Mil. Jason Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-6 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:3080' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.21   Med: 174.17   Max: 332.08
Current: 17.21


TSE:3080's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
64.31% of 255 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.79 vs TSE:3080: 17.21

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


Jason Co  (TSE:3080) 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 .


Jason Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Jason Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jason 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.

Jason Co Interest Coverage Chart

Jason Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Coverage
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Jason Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 65.34 157.01 0.00 53.80 0.00

TSE:3080 vs WMT, COST, TGT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Jason 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.


Jason Co Interest Coverage vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jason Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jason 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.

Jason Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026, Jason Co's Interest Expense was 円-12 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円201 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円403 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*200.884/-11.672
=17.21

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

Here, for the six months ended in Feb. 2026, Jason Co's Interest Expense was 円-6 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円-89 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円403 Mil.

Jason Co did not have earnings to cover the 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.

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 (At Loss) mean?
Jason Co (TSE:3080) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Jason Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Jason Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 17.21 to 332.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Jason Co ranks #91 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Jason Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Jason Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.21 to a high of 332.08. Based on the distribution chart, Jason Co ranks #91 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jason Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jason Co's Interest Coverage compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Jason Co ranks #91 out of 255 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Jason Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.79. Historically, Jason Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 17.21 to 332.08 over the past decade. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.79, based on 255 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. 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 Jason Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jason Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jason Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jason Co (TSE:3080) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円639.14, compared to a current price of 円770.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Jason Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Jason Co (TSE:3080), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Jason Co (TSE:3080) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jason Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円770.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円639.14. GuruFocus considers Jason Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3080:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: 円639.14 vs. price of 円770.00 (20.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jason Co Business Description

Address 2-8-5 Otsugaoka, Chiba Prefecture, Kashiwa, JPN, 277-0921
Jason Co Ltd is engaged in comprehensive retailing of household necessities. It operates discount stores. The company sells clothing and interior, household goods, foodstuffs in general, processed meat, general alcoholic beverages, stationery, pet supplies, baby supplies, cosmetics, watches, gardening products. Its subsidiaries are engaged in procurement of goods to supplement operations.
65GF Score

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