United Super Markets Holdings (TSE:3222) Interest Coverage: 37.64 (As of Feb. 2026) — 46% Below Median


TSE:3222 United Super Markets Holdings Inc TSE:3222
72 GF Score
Price 円791.00
GF Value 円878.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is United Super Markets Holdings Interest Coverage?

United Super Markets Holdings TSE:3222 -1.13% 72 Interest Coverage is 37.64 as of Feb. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 69.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:3222 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円878.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Retail - Cyclical companies, United Super Markets Holdings ranks better than 56.55% 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. United Super Markets Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,667 Mil. United Super Markets Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-124 Mil. United Super Markets Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 37.64. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:3222' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.31   Med: 69.93   Max: 149.41
Current: 10.31


TSE:3222's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
56.55% of 824 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.94 vs TSE:3222: 10.31

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


United Super Markets Holdings  (TSE:3222) 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 .


United Super Markets Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


United Super Markets Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Super Markets 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.

United Super Markets Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

United Super Markets Holdings Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Coverage
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United Super Markets Holdings Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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TSE:3222 vs DDS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, United Super Markets 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.


United Super Markets Holdings Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Super Markets Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Super Markets Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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United Super Markets 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.

United Super Markets Holdings'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, United Super Markets Holdings's Interest Expense was 円-490 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円5,051 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円44,509 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*5051/-490
=10.31

United Super Markets Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Feb. 2026, United Super Markets Holdings's Interest Expense was 円-124 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円4,667 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円44,509 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*4667/-124
=37.64

* 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 37.64 mean?
United Super Markets Holdings (TSE:3222) has a Interest Coverage of 37.64 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on United Super Markets Holdings and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 69.93. Over the past decade, United Super Markets Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.31 to 149.41. According to the industry distribution chart, United Super Markets Holdings ranks #358 out of 824 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is United Super Markets Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
United Super Markets Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 37.64 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 69.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.31 to a high of 149.41. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. United Super Markets Holdings' value of 37.64 is 374.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Super Markets Holdings ranks #358 out of 824 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Super Markets Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Super Markets Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, United Super Markets Holdings ranks #358 out of 824 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts United Super Markets Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. United Super Markets Holdings' value of 37.64 is 374.1% above this benchmark. Historically, United Super Markets Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.31 to 149.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.93 vs. the industry median of 7.94, United Super Markets 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.94, based on 824 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. United Super Markets Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 37.64 is 374.1% 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 United Super Markets Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Super Markets Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 37.64, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 69.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Super Markets Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Super Markets Holdings (TSE:3222) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円878.19, compared to a current price of 円791.00 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 37.64, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 69.93 and 374.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.94. United Super Markets Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 United Super Markets Holdings (TSE:3222), the current Interest Coverage is 37.64 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 United Super Markets Holdings (TSE:3222) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Super Markets Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円791.00 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円878.19. GuruFocus considers United Super Markets Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3222:

  • Interest Coverage: 37.64 (46% below median its 10-year median of 69.93)
  • GF Value™: 円878.19 vs. price of 円791.00 (9.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 374.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#358 of 824)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Super Markets Holdings Business Description

Address 2-9-17 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0029
United Super Markets Holdings Inc is a Japanese company which is active in supermarket business management. Its business activities include retailing, wholesale, import and export of groceries, household items, clothing items and other. The company actively operates its stores in metropolitan areas.
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