Central Sports Co (TSE:4801) Interest Coverage: 6.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Above Median


TSE:4801 Central Sports Co Ltd TSE:4801
65 GF Score
Price 円2,383.00
GF Value 円2,647.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Central Sports Co Interest Coverage?

Central Sports Co TSE:4801 +0.89% 65 Interest Coverage is 6.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 5.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:4801 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,647.43 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 605 Travel & Leisure companies, Central Sports Co ranks better than 51.9% 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. Central Sports Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円700 Mil. Central Sports Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-115 Mil. Central Sports Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.09. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:4801' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37   Med: 5.28   Max: 9.47
Current: 5.63


TSE:4801's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
51.9% of 605 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.35 vs TSE:4801: 5.63

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


Central Sports Co  (TSE:4801) 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 .


Central Sports Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Central Sports Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Sports 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.

Central Sports Co Interest Coverage Chart

Central Sports Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Central Sports Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4801 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Central Sports 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.


Central Sports Co Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Central Sports Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Sports Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Central Sports 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.

Central Sports 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, Central Sports Co's Interest Expense was 円-476 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円2,681 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,908 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2681/-476
=5.63

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Central Sports Co's Interest Expense was 円-115 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円700 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,908 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*700/-115
=6.09

* 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 6.09 mean?
Central Sports Co (TSE:4801) has a Interest Coverage of 6.09 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Central Sports Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 5.28. Over the past decade, Central Sports Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.37 to 9.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Sports Co ranks #291 out of 605 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Central Sports Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Central Sports Co's current Interest Coverage of 6.09 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 5.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 9.47. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Central Sports Co's value of 6.09 is 13.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Sports Co ranks #291 out of 605 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Sports Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Sports Co's Interest Coverage compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Central Sports Co ranks #291 out of 605 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Central Sports Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Central Sports Co's value of 6.09 is 13.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Sports Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.37 to 9.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.28 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Central Sports 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.35, based on 605 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. Central Sports Co's current Interest Coverage of 6.09 is 13.8% 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 Central Sports Co and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Sports Co's current Interest Coverage is 6.09, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 5.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Sports Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Sports Co (TSE:4801) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,647.43, compared to a current price of 円2,383.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.09, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 5.28 and 13.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.35. Central Sports Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. 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 Central Sports Co (TSE:4801), the current Interest Coverage is 6.09 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 Central Sports Co (TSE:4801) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Sports Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,383.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,647.43. GuruFocus considers Central Sports Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4801:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.09 (15% above median its 10-year median of 5.28)
  • GF Value™: 円2,647.43 vs. price of 円2,383.00 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100
  • Industry Position: 13.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#291 of 605)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4801 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central Sports Co Business Description

Address 1-21-2 Shinkawa, Tokyo, JPN
Central Sports Co Ltd manages and guides sports clubs. The company also provides designing advice on sports facilities, marine leisure planning, and training of social physical education instructor. It offers various kinds of programs and services including swimming courses, aerobics classes, tennis lessons, and others.
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