H U Group HoldingsTSE:4544 +1.36%68 Interest Coverage is 3.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 57.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:4544 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,771.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, H U Group Holdings ranks worse than 59.57% 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. H U Group Holdings's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円602 Mil. H U Group Holdings's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-167 Mil.
H U Group Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.60.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for H U Group Holdings's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4544'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.47 Med: 57.97 Max: 127.83
Current: 6.97
TSE:4544's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 59.57% of 94
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 9.155
vs TSE:4544: 6.97
H U Group Holdings (TSE:4544) 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 .
H U Group Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms
H U Group Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H U Group Holdings'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:4544 vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, H U Group Holdings'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.
H U Group Holdings Interest Coverage vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, H U Group Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H U Group Holdings'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.
H U Group Holdings (TSE:4544) has a Interest Coverage of 3.60 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on H U Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 57.97. Over the past decade, H U Group Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.47 to 127.83. According to the industry distribution chart, H U Group Holdings ranks #56 out of 94 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is H U Group Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
H U Group Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 3.60 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 57.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.47 to a high of 127.83. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Interest Coverage is 9.16. H U Group Holdings' value of 3.60 is 60.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H U Group Holdings ranks #56 out of 94 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H U Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H U Group Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, H U Group Holdings ranks #56 out of 94 companies for Interest Coverage. This places H U Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.16. H U Group Holdings' value of 3.60 is 60.7% below this benchmark. Historically, H U Group Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.47 to 127.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.97 vs. the industry median of 9.16, H U Group Holdings has consistently been below 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 9.16, based on 94 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. H U Group Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 3.60 is 60.7% below 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 H U Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H U Group Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 3.60, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 57.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H U Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H U Group Holdings (TSE:4544) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,771.74, compared to a current price of 円3,288.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.60, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 57.97 and 60.7% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 9.16. H U Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 H U Group Holdings (TSE:4544), the current Interest Coverage is 3.60 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 H U Group Holdings (TSE:4544) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H U Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,288.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,771.74.
GuruFocus considers H U Group Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4544:
Interest Coverage: 3.60 (94% below median its 10-year median of 57.97)
GF Value™: 円2,771.74 vs. price of 円3,288.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#56 of 94)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4544 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H U Group Holdings Inc operates in the healthcare field, focusing on clinical laboratory testing and reagents. The company is engaged in four main businesses. The Clinical Laboratory Testing Business receives samples taken from patients at medical institutions to test for the disease and confirm the condition of the patient's health; In Vitro Diagnostics develops, manufactures, and sells testing reagents and equipment inside and outside Japan; Sterilization & Related Services Business provides a range of medical-related services including sterilization; and Emerging New Business & Others is a new business for future growth.
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