Kyowa Kirin Co (TSE:4151) Interest Coverage: 94.87 (As of Dec. 2025) — 56% Above Median

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TSE:4151 Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd TSE:4151
90 GF Score
Price 円2,554.50
GF Value 円2,986.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kyowa Kirin Co Interest Coverage?

Kyowa Kirin Co TSE:4151 -3.60% 90 Interest Coverage is 94.87 as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 60.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:4151 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,986.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 687 Drug Manufacturers companies, Kyowa Kirin Co ranks better than 57.35% 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. Kyowa Kirin Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円41,268 Mil. Kyowa Kirin Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円-435 Mil. Kyowa Kirin Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 94.87. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:4151' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.19   Med: 60.77   Max: 504.43
Current: 19.05


TSE:4151's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
57.35% of 687 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 12.7 vs TSE:4151: 19.05

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


Kyowa Kirin Co  (TSE:4151) 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 .


Kyowa Kirin Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kyowa Kirin Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyowa Kirin 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.

Kyowa Kirin Co Interest Coverage Chart

Kyowa Kirin Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Kyowa Kirin Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4151 vs ZTS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kyowa Kirin 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.


Kyowa Kirin Co Interest Coverage vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kyowa Kirin Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kyowa Kirin 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.

Kyowa Kirin Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Kyowa Kirin Co's Interest Expense was 円-3,644 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円102,275 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*102275/-3644
=28.07

Kyowa Kirin Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Kyowa Kirin Co's Interest Expense was 円-435 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円41,268 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*41268/-435
=94.87

* 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 94.87 mean?
Kyowa Kirin Co (TSE:4151) has a Interest Coverage of 94.87 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kyowa Kirin Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 60.77. Over the past decade, Kyowa Kirin Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.19 to 504.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyowa Kirin Co ranks #293 out of 687 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Kyowa Kirin Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Kyowa Kirin Co's current Interest Coverage of 94.87 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 60.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.19 to a high of 504.43. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Interest Coverage is 12.70. Kyowa Kirin Co's value of 94.87 is 647% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyowa Kirin Co ranks #293 out of 687 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyowa Kirin Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyowa Kirin Co's Interest Coverage compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kyowa Kirin Co ranks #293 out of 687 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Kyowa Kirin Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.70. Kyowa Kirin Co's value of 94.87 is 647% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyowa Kirin Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.19 to 504.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.77 vs. the industry median of 12.70, Kyowa Kirin 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Drug Manufacturers companies is 12.70, based on 687 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. Kyowa Kirin Co's current Interest Coverage of 94.87 is 647% 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 Kyowa Kirin Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyowa Kirin Co's current Interest Coverage is 94.87, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 60.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyowa Kirin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Kirin Co (TSE:4151) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,986.42, compared to a current price of 円2,554.50 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 94.87, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 60.77 and 647% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 12.70. Kyowa Kirin Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Kyowa Kirin Co (TSE:4151), the current Interest Coverage is 94.87 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kyowa Kirin Co (TSE:4151) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Kirin Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,554.50 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,986.42. GuruFocus considers Kyowa Kirin Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4151:

  • Interest Coverage: 94.87 (56% above median its 10-year median of 60.77)
  • GF Value™: 円2,986.42 vs. price of 円2,554.50 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 647% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#293 of 687)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyowa Kirin Co Business Description

Address 1-9-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0004
Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd is engaged in research, development, manufacturing, sales, import and export of prescription pharmaceuticals. Its products include KHK4083/AMG 451, rocatinlimab; ziftomenib; OTL-203 KK8398, infigratinib; KHK4951, tivozanib; OTL-201; KK4277; KK2260; KK2269; KK2845; and KK8123.
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