FORLIFE Co (TSE:3477) Interest Coverage: 11.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median


TSE:3477 FORLIFE Co Ltd TSE:3477
78 GF Score
Price 円835.00
GF Value 円783.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is FORLIFE Co Interest Coverage?

FORLIFE Co TSE:3477 +0.60% 78 Interest Coverage is 11.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 12.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:3477 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円783.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 78 Homebuilding & Construction companies, FORLIFE Co ranks better than 51.28% 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. FORLIFE Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円579 Mil. FORLIFE Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-52 Mil. FORLIFE Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.09. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:3477' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.24   Med: 12.43   Max: 62.72
Current: 8.73


TSE:3477's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
51.28% of 78 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.305 vs TSE:3477: 8.73

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


FORLIFE Co  (TSE:3477) 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 .


FORLIFE Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


FORLIFE Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FORLIFE 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.

FORLIFE Co Interest Coverage Chart

FORLIFE Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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FORLIFE 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 8.89 4.65 10.72 6.20 11.09

TSE:3477 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, FORLIFE 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.


FORLIFE Co Interest Coverage vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, FORLIFE Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FORLIFE 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.

FORLIFE 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, FORLIFE Co's Interest Expense was 円-101 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円881 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円34 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*880.649/-100.837
=8.73

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, FORLIFE Co's Interest Expense was 円-52 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円579 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円34 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*579.196/-52.247
=11.09

* 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 11.09 mean?
FORLIFE Co (TSE:3477) has a Interest Coverage of 11.09 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on FORLIFE Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 12.43. Over the past decade, FORLIFE Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.24 to 62.72. According to the industry distribution chart, FORLIFE Co ranks #38 out of 78 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is FORLIFE Co's Interest Coverage too high?
FORLIFE Co's current Interest Coverage of 11.09 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 12.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.24 to a high of 62.72. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. FORLIFE Co's value of 11.09 is 33.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FORLIFE Co ranks #38 out of 78 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FORLIFE Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FORLIFE Co's Interest Coverage compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, FORLIFE Co ranks #38 out of 78 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts FORLIFE Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. FORLIFE Co's value of 11.09 is 33.5% above this benchmark. Historically, FORLIFE Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.24 to 62.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.43 vs. the industry median of 8.31, FORLIFE 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 8.31, based on 78 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. FORLIFE Co's current Interest Coverage of 11.09 is 33.5% 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 FORLIFE Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FORLIFE Co's current Interest Coverage is 11.09, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 12.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FORLIFE Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FORLIFE Co (TSE:3477) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円783.94, compared to a current price of 円835.00 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 11.09, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 12.43 and 33.5% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 8.31. FORLIFE Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 FORLIFE Co (TSE:3477), the current Interest Coverage is 11.09 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 FORLIFE Co (TSE:3477) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FORLIFE Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円835.00 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円783.94. GuruFocus considers FORLIFE Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3477:

  • Interest Coverage: 11.09 (11% below median its 10-year median of 12.43)
  • GF Value™: 円783.94 vs. price of 円835.00 (6.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.5% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#38 of 78)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3477 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FORLIFE Co Business Description

Address 1-4-11 Okurayama, Kohoku-ku, Kanagawa Prefecture, FORLIFE Okurayama Publishing Building, Yubinbango, Yokohama, JPN, 222-0037
FORLIFE Co Ltd is a Japanese firm. It builds and sells ordered housing and manufactured housing. It also provides leasing business. It has a consultation and finance business.
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