Isamu Paint Co (TSE:4624) Interest Coverage: 694.90 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Below Median

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TSE:4624 Isamu Paint Co Ltd TSE:4624
72 GF Score
Price 円3,460.00
GF Value 円3,458.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Isamu Paint Co Interest Coverage?

Isamu Paint Co TSE:4624 +0.58% 72 Interest Coverage is 694.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 768.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:4624 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,458.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,232 Chemicals companies, Isamu Paint Co ranks better than 95.05% 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. Isamu Paint Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円536 Mil. Isamu Paint Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-1 Mil. Isamu Paint Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 694.90. 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. Isamu Paint Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TSE:4624' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 383.03   Med: 768.11   Max: 1040.16
Current: 1040.16


TSE:4624's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
95.05% of 1232 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.13 vs TSE:4624: 1040.16

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


Isamu Paint Co  (TSE:4624) 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 .


Isamu Paint Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Isamu Paint Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Isamu Paint 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.

Isamu Paint Co Interest Coverage Chart

Isamu Paint Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 639.10 705.72 841.36 765.31 1,040.16

Isamu Paint Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 341.74 4,340.01 447.24 3,482.34 694.90

TSE:4624 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Isamu Paint 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.


Isamu Paint Co Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Isamu Paint Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


TSE:4624
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Isamu Paint 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.

Isamu Paint Co'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, Isamu Paint Co's Interest Expense was 円-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円915 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*915.345/-0.88
=1,040.16

Isamu Paint Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Isamu Paint Co's Interest Expense was 円-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円536 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*535.77/-0.771
=694.90

* 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 694.90 mean?
Isamu Paint Co (TSE:4624) has a Interest Coverage of 694.90 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Isamu Paint Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 768.11. Over the past decade, Isamu Paint Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 383.03 to 1,040.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Isamu Paint Co ranks #61 out of 1232 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Isamu Paint Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Isamu Paint Co's current Interest Coverage of 694.90 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 768.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 383.03 to a high of 1,040.16. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.13. Isamu Paint Co's value of 694.90 is 6759.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Isamu Paint Co ranks #61 out of 1232 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Isamu Paint Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Isamu Paint Co's Interest Coverage compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Isamu Paint Co ranks #61 out of 1232 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Isamu Paint Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.13. Isamu Paint Co's value of 694.90 is 6759.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Isamu Paint Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 383.03 to 1,040.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 768.11 vs. the industry median of 10.13, Isamu Paint 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.13, based on 1,232 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. Isamu Paint Co's current Interest Coverage of 694.90 is 6759.8% 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 Isamu Paint Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Isamu Paint Co's current Interest Coverage is 694.90, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 768.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Isamu Paint Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Isamu Paint Co (TSE:4624) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,458.90, compared to a current price of 円3,460.00 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 694.90, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 768.11 and 6759.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.13. Isamu Paint Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Isamu Paint Co (TSE:4624), the current Interest Coverage is 694.90 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 Isamu Paint Co (TSE:4624) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Isamu Paint Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,460.00 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,458.90. GuruFocus considers Isamu Paint Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4624:

  • Interest Coverage: 694.90 (10% below median its 10-year median of 768.11)
  • GF Value™: 円3,458.90 vs. price of 円3,460.00 (0% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 6759.8% above the Chemicals median (#61 of 1232)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4624 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Isamu Paint Co Business Description

Address 2-15-24 Sagisu Fukushima-ku, Osaka, JPN
Isamu Paint Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the manufacture and sale of paints, solvents and building materials. It is also involved in the painting work and waterproof construction.
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