Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) Interest Coverage: 64.93 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median


TSE:3151 Vital KSK Holdings Inc TSE:3151
69 GF Score
Price 円1,520.00
GF Value 円1,322.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vital KSK Holdings Interest Coverage?

Vital KSK Holdings TSE:3151 -0.85% 69 Interest Coverage is 64.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 53.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:3151 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,322.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Medical Distribution companies, Vital KSK Holdings ranks better than 79.78% 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. Vital KSK Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円909 Mil. Vital KSK Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-14 Mil. Vital KSK Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 64.93. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Vital KSK Holdings Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vital KSK Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3151' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.76   Med: 53.89   Max: 76.38
Current: 59.24


TSE:3151's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
79.78% of 89 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.23 vs TSE:3151: 59.24

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


Vital KSK Holdings  (TSE:3151) 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 .


Vital KSK Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


Vital KSK Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vital KSK Holdings'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.

Vital KSK Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

Vital KSK Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Vital KSK Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:3151 vs MCK, CAH, COR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Vital KSK Holdings'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.


Vital KSK Holdings Interest Coverage vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Vital KSK Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vital KSK Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Vital KSK Holdings 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.

Vital KSK Holdings'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, Vital KSK Holdings's Interest Expense was 円-68 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円4,028 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,845 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4028/-68
=59.24

Vital KSK Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Vital KSK Holdings's Interest Expense was 円-14 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円909 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,845 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*909/-14
=64.93

* 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 64.93 mean?
Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) has a Interest Coverage of 64.93 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Vital KSK Holdings and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 53.89. Over the past decade, Vital KSK Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 29.76 to 76.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital KSK Holdings ranks #18 out of 89 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Vital KSK Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Vital KSK Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 64.93 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 53.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.76 to a high of 76.38. The Medical Distribution industry median Interest Coverage is 6.23. Vital KSK Holdings' value of 64.93 is 942.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vital KSK Holdings ranks #18 out of 89 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vital KSK Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vital KSK Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Vital KSK Holdings ranks #18 out of 89 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Vital KSK Holdings in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.23. Vital KSK Holdings' value of 64.93 is 942.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vital KSK Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 29.76 to 76.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.89 vs. the industry median of 6.23, Vital KSK Holdings 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Distribution companies is 6.23, based on 89 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. Vital KSK Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 64.93 is 942.2% 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 Vital KSK Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital KSK Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 64.93, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 53.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vital KSK Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,322.65, compared to a current price of 円1,520.00 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 64.93, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 53.89 and 942.2% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 6.23. Vital KSK Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151), the current Interest Coverage is 64.93 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 Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital KSK Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,520.00 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,322.65. GuruFocus considers Vital KSK Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3151:

  • Interest Coverage: 64.93 (20% above median its 10-year median of 53.89)
  • GF Value™: 円1,322.65 vs. price of 円1,520.00 (14.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 942.2% above the Medical Distribution median (#18 of 89)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vital KSK Holdings Business Description

Address 1-1-12 Tsurumaki, Setagaya-ku, JPN, 154-0016
Vital KSK Holdings Inc engaged in the wholesale and retail of pharmaceutical products. It operates through the Pharmaceutical Wholesale and Other segments. The Pharmaceutical Wholesale segment sells medicines, diagnostics, and medical devices to hospitals, medical institutions, and health practitioners. The Other segment includes retail of pharmaceutical products, wholesale of agrochemical and veterinary drugs, transportation, nursing care services, and medical consultancies. All the business activity of the group is primarily functioned through Japan and distributes its product within the Korean and to overseas market.
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