Buffalo Co (TSE:3352) Interest Coverage: 37.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median

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TSE:3352 Buffalo Co Ltd TSE:3352
74 GF Score
Price 円1,630.00
GF Value 円1,645.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Buffalo Co Interest Coverage?

Buffalo Co TSE:3352 +0.18% 74 Interest Coverage is 37.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 64.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:3352 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,645.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,068 Vehicles & Parts companies, Buffalo Co ranks better than 76.97% 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. Buffalo Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円365 Mil. Buffalo Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-10 Mil. Buffalo Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.83. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:3352' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.46   Med: 64.23   Max: 290
Current: 33.46


TSE:3352's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
76.97% of 1068 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.335 vs TSE:3352: 33.46

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


Buffalo Co  (TSE:3352) 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 .


Buffalo Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Buffalo Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Buffalo 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.

Buffalo Co Interest Coverage Chart

Buffalo Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Buffalo Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 56.16 29.50 50.21 28.46 37.83

TSE:3352 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Buffalo 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.


Buffalo Co Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Buffalo Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Buffalo 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.

Buffalo 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, Buffalo Co's Interest Expense was 円-18 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円605 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円606 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*605.419/-18.095
=33.46

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Buffalo Co's Interest Expense was 円-10 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円365 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円606 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*365.02/-9.648
=37.83

* 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 37.83 mean?
Buffalo Co (TSE:3352) has a Interest Coverage of 37.83 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Buffalo Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 64.23. Over the past decade, Buffalo Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 33.46 to 290.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Buffalo Co ranks #246 out of 1068 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Buffalo Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Buffalo Co's current Interest Coverage of 37.83 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 64.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.46 to a high of 290.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.34. Buffalo Co's value of 37.83 is 353.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Buffalo Co ranks #246 out of 1068 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Buffalo Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Buffalo Co's Interest Coverage compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Buffalo Co ranks #246 out of 1068 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Buffalo Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.34. Buffalo Co's value of 37.83 is 353.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Buffalo Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 33.46 to 290.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.23 vs. the industry median of 8.34, Buffalo Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.34, based on 1,068 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. Buffalo Co's current Interest Coverage of 37.83 is 353.9% 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 Buffalo Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Buffalo Co's current Interest Coverage is 37.83, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 64.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Buffalo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Buffalo Co (TSE:3352) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,645.12, compared to a current price of 円1,630.00 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 37.83, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 64.23 and 353.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.34. Buffalo Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Buffalo Co (TSE:3352), the current Interest Coverage is 37.83 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 Buffalo Co (TSE:3352) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Buffalo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,630.00 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,645.12. GuruFocus considers Buffalo Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3352:

  • Interest Coverage: 37.83 (41% below median its 10-year median of 64.23)
  • GF Value™: 円1,645.12 vs. price of 円1,630.00 (0.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 353.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#246 of 1068)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3352 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Buffalo Co Business Description

Address 4-1-8 Honcho, Kawaguchi Center Building, 9th Floor, Saitama Prefecture, Kawaguchi, JPN, 332 - 0012
Buffalo Co Ltd is engaged in in-store development as an AUTOBACS franchisee, car goods sales and installation, inspection and maintenance, and sale and purchase of new and used cars.
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