MBK Co (TSE:3121) Interest Coverage: 2.15 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3121 MBK Co Ltd TSE:3121
58 GF Score
Price 円253.00
GF Value 円220.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is MBK Co Interest Coverage?

MBK Co TSE:3121 +1.61% 58 Interest Coverage is 2.15 as of Apr. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:3121 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円220.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Asset Management companies, MBK Co ranks worse than 87.16% 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. MBK Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円253 Mil. MBK Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円-118 Mil. MBK Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.15. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. MBK Co Ltd interest coverage is 1.69, which is low.

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

TSE:3121' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 2.02   Max: 3.71
Current: 1.69


TSE:3121's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
87.16% of 483 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 48.82 vs TSE:3121: 1.69

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


MBK Co  (TSE:3121) 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 .


MBK Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


MBK Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MBK 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.

MBK Co Interest Coverage Chart

MBK Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Oct24 Oct25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.13 3.47 3.71 1.46 1.17

MBK Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.15 2.62 1.09 1.25 2.15

TSE:3121 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, MBK 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.


MBK Co Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, MBK Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3121
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MBK 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.

MBK Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025, MBK Co's Interest Expense was 円-243 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円285 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円10,108 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Oct. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Oct. 2025 )
=-1*285.23/-243.395
=1.17

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

Here, for the six months ended in Apr. 2026, MBK Co's Interest Expense was 円-118 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円253 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円9,310 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*253.332/-117.881
=2.15

* 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 2.15 mean?
MBK Co (TSE:3121) has a Interest Coverage of 2.15 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on MBK Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, MBK Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.60 to 3.71. According to the industry distribution chart, MBK Co ranks #421 out of 483 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is MBK Co's Interest Coverage too high?
MBK Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.15 is near median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 3.71. The Asset Management industry median Interest Coverage is 48.82. MBK Co's value of 2.15 is 95.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MBK Co ranks #421 out of 483 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MBK Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MBK Co's Interest Coverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, MBK Co ranks #421 out of 483 companies for Interest Coverage. This places MBK Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 48.82. MBK Co's value of 2.15 is 95.6% below this benchmark. Historically, MBK Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.60 to 3.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 48.82, MBK Co has consistently been below 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Asset Management companies is 48.82, based on 483 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. MBK Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.15 is 95.6% below 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 MBK Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 48.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MBK Co's current Interest Coverage is 2.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MBK Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBK Co (TSE:3121) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円220.30, compared to a current price of 円253.00 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 95.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 48.82. MBK Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 10 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 MBK Co (TSE:3121), the current Interest Coverage is 2.15 as of Apr. 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 MBK Co (TSE:3121) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBK Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円253.00 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円220.30. GuruFocus considers MBK Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3121:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.15 (near median its 10-year median of 2.02)
  • GF Value™: 円220.30 vs. price of 円253.00 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.6% below the Asset Management median (#421 of 483)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3121 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MBK Co Business Description

Address 3-3-1 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Osaka, JPN, 106-0031
MBK Co Ltd provides investment advice to business and domestic companies to invest in real estate, fund management and advisory services, and operates hotels and sports facilities. The company's division includes the Merchant Banking Business and Operation Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Merchant Banking Business.
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円253.00
Price
円220.30
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