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. Def Consulting's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-166.9 Mil. Def Consulting's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-14.4 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Def Consulting's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4833's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 12.98 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
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 .
Def Consulting Interest Coverage Related Terms
Def Consulting Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Def Consulting'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:4833 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Def Consulting'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.
Def Consulting Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Def Consulting's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Def Consulting'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:
Def Consulting did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Def Consulting (TSE:4833) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Def Consulting and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #999999 out of 813 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Def Consulting's Interest Coverage too high?
Def Consulting's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #999999 out of 813 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Def Consulting has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Def Consulting's Interest Coverage compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #999999 out of 813 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Def Consulting in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 813 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. 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 Def Consulting and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Def Consulting's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Def Consulting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting (TSE:4833) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円68.77, compared to a current price of 円37.00 — trading 46.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Def Consulting's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円37.00 is trading 46.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円68.77.
GuruFocus considers Def Consulting to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4833:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: 円68.77 vs. price of 円37.00 (46.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4833 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Def Consulting Inc is a strategic advisory firm specializing in business transformation, digital innovation, and operational efficiency. The company partners with organizations across industries to deliver tailored solutions that drive growth and competitiveness using consultants combined with deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge methodologies to solve complex business challenges.
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