Hotman Co (TSE:3190) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:3190 Hotman Co Ltd TSE:3190
61 GF Score
Price 円588.00
GF Value 円625.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hotman Co Interest Coverage?

Hotman Co TSE:3190 +0.86% 61 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3190 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円625.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 759 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hotman Co ranks better than 67.59% 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. Hotman Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-274 Mil. Hotman Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-12 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 Hotman Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3190' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.75   Med: 18.02   Max: 23.69
Current: 14.48


TSE:3190's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
67.59% of 759 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.42 vs TSE:3190: 14.48

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


Hotman Co  (TSE:3190) 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 .


Hotman Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Hotman Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hotman 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.

Hotman Co Interest Coverage Chart

Hotman Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Hotman Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 17.22 0.00 98.16 0.00 14.36

Hotman Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Hotman 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.


Hotman Co Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hotman Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3190
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Hotman 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.

Hotman 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, Hotman Co's Interest Expense was 円-43 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円649 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円689 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*648.55/-42.82
=15.15

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Hotman Co's Interest Expense was 円-12 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円-274 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円689 Mil.

Hotman 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?
Hotman Co (TSE:3190) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hotman Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hotman Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.75 to 23.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotman Co ranks #246 out of 759 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Hotman Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Hotman Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.75 to a high of 23.69. Based on the distribution chart, Hotman Co ranks #246 out of 759 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hotman Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotman Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hotman Co ranks #246 out of 759 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Hotman Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.42. Historically, Hotman Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.75 to 23.69 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.42, based on 759 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 Hotman Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hotman 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 Hotman Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotman Co (TSE:3190) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円625.26, compared to a current price of 円588.00 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Hotman Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Hotman Co (TSE:3190), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Hotman Co (TSE:3190) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotman Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円588.00 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円625.26. GuruFocus considers Hotman Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3190:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: 円625.26 vs. price of 円588.00 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3190 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hotman Co Business Description

Address 4-4-17 Nishitaga, Taihaku-ku, Miyagi-ken, Sendai, JPN, 982?0034
Hotman Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the automotive supplies and automotive-related business. Its operating segments include: the Yellow Hat Business, which sells, installs, and maintains car accessories; the TSUTAYA Business, which offers books, stationery, and DVD rentals; and the Up Garage Business, focused on buying and selling used car-related products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Yellow Hat Business.
61GF Score

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