Kitac (TSE:4707) Interest Coverage: 18.21 (As of Apr. 2026) — 122% Above Median


TSE:4707 Kitac Corp TSE:4707
72 GF Score
Price 円329.00
GF Value 円391.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kitac Interest Coverage?

Kitac TSE:4707 -0.30% 72 Interest Coverage is 18.21 as of Apr. 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 8.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:4707 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円391.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,354 Construction companies, Kitac ranks better than 51.55% 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. Kitac's Operating Income for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円232 Mil. Kitac's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円-13 Mil. Kitac's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 18.21. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:4707' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.77   Med: 8.2   Max: 28.9
Current: 8.42


TSE:4707's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
51.55% of 1354 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81 vs TSE:4707: 8.42

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


Kitac  (TSE:4707) 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 .


Kitac Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kitac Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kitac'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.

Kitac Interest Coverage Chart

Kitac Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Interest Coverage
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Kitac Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 33.79 22.72 20.63 0.00 18.21

TSE:4707 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kitac'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.


Kitac Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kitac's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kitac 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.

Kitac's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025, Kitac's Interest Expense was 円-19 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円146 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円393 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Oct. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Oct. 2025 )
=-1*146.107/-18.539
=7.88

Kitac's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Apr. 2026, Kitac's Interest Expense was 円-13 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円232 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円437 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*232.328/-12.759
=18.21

* 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 18.21 mean?
Kitac (TSE:4707) has a Interest Coverage of 18.21 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kitac and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 8.20. Over the past decade, Kitac's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.77 to 28.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitac ranks #656 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Kitac's Interest Coverage too high?
Kitac's current Interest Coverage of 18.21 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 8.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.77 to a high of 28.90. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Kitac's value of 18.21 is 133.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitac ranks #656 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kitac has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitac's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kitac ranks #656 out of 1354 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Kitac in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Kitac's value of 18.21 is 133.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kitac's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.77 to 28.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.20 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Kitac 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,354 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. Kitac's current Interest Coverage of 18.21 is 133.2% 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 Kitac and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitac's current Interest Coverage is 18.21, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 8.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitac (TSE:4707) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円391.59, compared to a current price of 円329.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.21, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 8.20 and 133.2% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. Kitac's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Kitac (TSE:4707), the current Interest Coverage is 18.21 as of Apr. 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 Kitac (TSE:4707) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitac stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円329.00 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円391.59. GuruFocus considers Kitac to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4707:

  • Interest Coverage: 18.21 (122% above median its 10-year median of 8.20)
  • GF Value™: 円391.59 vs. price of 円329.00 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 133.2% above the Construction median (#656 of 1354)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4707 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kitac Business Description

Address 10-2 Shinkocho, Chuo-ku, Niigata, JPN, 950-0965
Kitac Corp is engaged in offering business services. The services offered by the company include geological survey analysis and evaluation, environmental survey and analysis, civil engineering, and construction management. The company is also engaged in Real estate rental business that includes the production of printed materials for clients, the production of its own printed materials, and web advertising.
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