Riken Technos (TSE:4220) Interest Coverage: 32.27 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


TSE:4220 Riken Technos Corp TSE:4220
89 GF Score
Price 円1,756.00
GF Value 円1,346.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Riken Technos Interest Coverage?

Riken Technos TSE:4220 +2.21% 89 Interest Coverage is 32.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 33.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:4220 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,346.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, Riken Technos ranks better than 69.37% 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. Riken Technos's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,923 Mil. Riken Technos's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-91 Mil. Riken Technos's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.27. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:4220' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.5   Med: 33.8   Max: 57.62
Current: 30.93


TSE:4220's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
69.37% of 1234 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.18 vs TSE:4220: 30.93

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


Riken Technos  (TSE:4220) 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 .


Riken Technos Interest Coverage Related Terms


Riken Technos Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Riken Technos'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.

Riken Technos Interest Coverage Chart

Riken Technos Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Riken Technos 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:4220 vs DOW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Riken Technos'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.


Riken Technos Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Riken Technos's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Riken Technos's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Riken Technos 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.

Riken Technos'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, Riken Technos's Interest Expense was 円-369 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円11,409 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,219 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*11408.927/-368.897
=30.93

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Riken Technos's Interest Expense was 円-91 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円2,923 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,219 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2923.37/-90.602
=32.27

* 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 32.27 mean?
Riken Technos (TSE:4220) has a Interest Coverage of 32.27 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Riken Technos and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.80. Over the past decade, Riken Technos' Interest Coverage has ranged from 25.50 to 57.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Riken Technos ranks #378 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Riken Technos' Interest Coverage too high?
Riken Technos' current Interest Coverage of 32.27 is near median its 10-year median of 33.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.50 to a high of 57.62. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.18. Riken Technos' value of 32.27 is 217% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riken Technos ranks #378 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Riken Technos has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riken Technos' Interest Coverage compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Riken Technos ranks #378 out of 1234 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Riken Technos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.18. Riken Technos' value of 32.27 is 217% above this benchmark. Historically, Riken Technos' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 25.50 to 57.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.80 vs. the industry median of 10.18, Riken Technos 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.18, based on 1,234 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. Riken Technos's current Interest Coverage of 32.27 is 217% 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 Riken Technos and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Riken Technos's current Interest Coverage is 32.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riken Technos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riken Technos (TSE:4220) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,346.24, compared to a current price of 円1,756.00 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 32.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.80 and 217% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.18. Riken Technos' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 Riken Technos (TSE:4220), the current Interest Coverage is 32.27 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 Riken Technos (TSE:4220) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riken Technos stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,756.00 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,346.24. GuruFocus considers Riken Technos to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4220:

  • Interest Coverage: 32.27 (near median its 10-year median of 33.80)
  • GF Value™: 円1,346.24 vs. price of 円1,756.00 (30.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 217% above the Chemicals median (#378 of 1234)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Riken Technos Business Description

Address 2-101, Kanda-Awajicho, Waterras Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-8336
Riken Technos Corp engages in the production and sale of synthetic resin products. Its operations are carried out through the following businesses: Compound, Film, Food Wrapping, and Others. The compound unit deals with synthetic resin mixtures in the form of pellets as primary materials for plastic molded products. The Film business handles synthetic resin processed into films. The Food Wrapping business manages thin synthetic resin films for food packaging use.
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