KeyHolder (TSE:4712) Interest Coverage: 1.76 (As of Mar. 2026) — 68% Below Median

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TSE:4712 KeyHolder Inc TSE:4712
75 GF Score
Price 円735.00
GF Value 円739.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is KeyHolder Interest Coverage?

KeyHolder TSE:4712 -0.14% 75 Interest Coverage is 1.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 5.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:4712 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円739.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 603 Media - Diversified companies, KeyHolder ranks worse than 88.23% 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. KeyHolder's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円247 Mil. KeyHolder's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-140 Mil. KeyHolder's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.76. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:4712' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 5.53   Max: 9.42
Current: 1.34


TSE:4712's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
88.23% of 603 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88 vs TSE:4712: 1.34

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


KeyHolder  (TSE:4712) 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 .


KeyHolder Interest Coverage Related Terms


KeyHolder Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KeyHolder'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.

KeyHolder Interest Coverage Chart

KeyHolder Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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KeyHolder Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 1.48 1.13 N/A N/A 1.76

TSE:4712 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, KeyHolder'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.


KeyHolder Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, KeyHolder's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KeyHolder 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.

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

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, KeyHolder's Interest Expense was 円-558 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円783 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,049 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*783.311/-558.054
=1.40

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, KeyHolder's Interest Expense was 円-140 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円247 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,020 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*246.572/-139.892
=1.76

* 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 1.76 mean?
KeyHolder (TSE:4712) has a Interest Coverage of 1.76 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on KeyHolder and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 5.53. Over the past decade, KeyHolder's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.49 to 9.42. According to the industry distribution chart, KeyHolder ranks #532 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is KeyHolder's Interest Coverage too high?
KeyHolder's current Interest Coverage of 1.76 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 5.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 9.42. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. KeyHolder's value of 1.76 is 85.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KeyHolder ranks #532 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KeyHolder has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KeyHolder's Interest Coverage compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, KeyHolder ranks #532 out of 603 companies for Interest Coverage. This places KeyHolder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. KeyHolder's value of 1.76 is 85.2% below this benchmark. Historically, KeyHolder's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.49 to 9.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.53 vs. the industry median of 11.88, KeyHolder 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 603 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. KeyHolder's current Interest Coverage of 1.76 is 85.2% 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 KeyHolder and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KeyHolder's current Interest Coverage is 1.76, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KeyHolder stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeyHolder (TSE:4712) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円739.08, compared to a current price of 円735.00 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.76, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 5.53 and 85.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.88. KeyHolder's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 KeyHolder (TSE:4712), the current Interest Coverage is 1.76 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 KeyHolder (TSE:4712) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeyHolder stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円735.00 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円739.08. GuruFocus considers KeyHolder to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4712:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.76 (68% below median its 10-year median of 5.53)
  • GF Value™: 円739.08 vs. price of 円735.00 (0.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#532 of 603)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4712 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KeyHolder Business Description

Address 16-3 Higashi 3-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0011
KeyHolder Inc, through its subsidiaries is engaged in various businesses including advertising agency, casting, operation of the live music club, management, operation business and others. Its segments include: General Entertainment Business; Video Production Business; Video Production Business; and Logistics business.
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