Science Arts (TSE:4412) Interest Coverage: 154.30 (As of Feb. 2026) — 140% Above Median


TSE:4412 Science Arts Inc TSE:4412
79 GF Score
Price 円1,172.00
GF Value 円1,340.01
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What is Science Arts Interest Coverage?

Science Arts TSE:4412 +6.55% 79 Interest Coverage is 154.30 as of Feb. 2026, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 64.34. GuruFocus rates TSE:4412 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,340.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Software companies, Science Arts ranks better than 69.66% 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. Science Arts's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円105 Mil. Science Arts's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-1 Mil. Science Arts's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 154.30. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Science Arts Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TSE:4412' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6   Med: 64.34   Max: No Debt
Current: 116.17


TSE:4412's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
69.66% of 1704 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.75 vs TSE:4412: 116.17

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


Science Arts  (TSE:4412) 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 .


Science Arts Interest Coverage Related Terms


Science Arts Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Science Arts'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.

Science Arts Interest Coverage Chart

Science Arts Annual Data
Trend Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 2.60 No Debt 0.00 64.34

Science Arts Semi-Annual Data
Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 40.59 86.26 154.30

TSE:4412 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Science Arts'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.


Science Arts Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Science Arts's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Science Arts's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Science Arts 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.

Science Arts's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025, Science Arts's Interest Expense was 円-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円107 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円27 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Aug. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Aug. 2025 )
=-1*107.256/-1.667
=64.34

Science Arts's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Feb. 2026, Science Arts's Interest Expense was 円-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円105 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円21 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*104.924/-0.68
=154.30

* 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 154.30 mean?
Science Arts (TSE:4412) has a Interest Coverage of 154.30 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Science Arts and its competitors. This is 140% above median its historical median of 64.34. Over the past decade, Science Arts' Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.60 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Arts ranks #517 out of 1704 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Science Arts' Interest Coverage too high?
Science Arts' current Interest Coverage of 154.30 is 140% above median its 10-year median of 64.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 10,000.00. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.75. Science Arts' value of 154.30 is 523.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Arts ranks #517 out of 1704 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Arts has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Arts' Interest Coverage compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Science Arts ranks #517 out of 1704 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Science Arts in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.75. Science Arts' value of 154.30 is 523.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Science Arts' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.60 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.34 vs. the industry median of 24.75, Science Arts 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.75, based on 1,704 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. Science Arts's current Interest Coverage of 154.30 is 523.4% 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 Science Arts and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Arts's current Interest Coverage is 154.30, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 64.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Arts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Arts (TSE:4412) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,340.01, compared to a current price of 円1,172.00 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 154.30, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 64.34 and 523.4% above the Software industry median of 24.75. Science Arts' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Science Arts (TSE:4412), the current Interest Coverage is 154.30 as of Feb. 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 Science Arts (TSE:4412) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Arts stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,172.00 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,340.01. GuruFocus considers Science Arts to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4412:

  • Interest Coverage: 154.30 (140% above median its 10-year median of 64.34)
  • GF Value™: 円1,340.01 vs. price of 円1,172.00 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 523.4% above the Software median (#517 of 1704)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4412 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Science Arts Business Description

Address 4-1-1 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Ozawa Building, Tokyo, JPN, 162-0825
Science Arts Inc is engaged in the development and sales of Buddycom, a live communication platform that connects deskless workers.
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