Benefit Japan CoTSE:3934 +0.45%81 Interest Coverage is 127.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 176.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:3934 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,882.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Telecommunication Services companies, Benefit Japan Co ranks better than 94.7% 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. Benefit Japan Co's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円808 Mil. Benefit Japan Co's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-6 Mil.
Benefit Japan Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 127.41.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Benefit Japan Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3934'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 116.33 Med: 176.2 Max: 359.15
Current: 131.43
TSE:3934's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 94.7% of 283
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs TSE:3934: 131.43
Benefit Japan Co (TSE:3934) 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 .
Benefit Japan Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Benefit Japan Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Benefit Japan 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.
TSE:3934 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Benefit Japan 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.
Benefit Japan Co Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Benefit Japan Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Benefit Japan Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
Benefit Japan Co (TSE:3934) has a Interest Coverage of 127.41 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Benefit Japan Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 176.20. Over the past decade, Benefit Japan Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 116.33 to 359.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Benefit Japan Co ranks #15 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Benefit Japan Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Benefit Japan Co's current Interest Coverage of 127.41 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 176.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 116.33 to a high of 359.15. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Benefit Japan Co's value of 127.41 is 2588% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Benefit Japan Co ranks #15 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Benefit Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Benefit Japan Co's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Benefit Japan Co ranks #15 out of 283 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Benefit Japan Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Benefit Japan Co's value of 127.41 is 2588% above this benchmark. Historically, Benefit Japan Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 116.33 to 359.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 176.20 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Benefit Japan 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.74, based on 283 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. Benefit Japan Co's current Interest Coverage of 127.41 is 2588% 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 Benefit Japan Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Benefit Japan Co's current Interest Coverage is 127.41, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 176.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Benefit Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benefit Japan Co (TSE:3934) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,882.52, compared to a current price of 円2,215.00 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 127.41, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 176.20 and 2588% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.74. Benefit Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Benefit Japan Co (TSE:3934), the current Interest Coverage is 127.41 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 Benefit Japan Co (TSE:3934) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benefit Japan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,215.00 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,882.52.
GuruFocus considers Benefit Japan Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3934:
Interest Coverage: 127.41 (28% below median its 10-year median of 176.20)
GF Value™: 円1,882.52 vs. price of 円2,215.00 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2588% above the Telecommunication Services median (#15 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3934 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Benefit Japan Co Ltd provides communication services. The company is a mobile virtual network operator, as well as an FVNO (virtual fixed-line telecommunications operator) servicer and provides internet options services and content, and support services. It provides its services under the Only Service brand name. The company's reportable segments are the Internet communication services business and the robotics business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Internet communication services business.
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