Waqoo (TSE:4937) Interest Coverage: 72.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — 142% Above Median

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TSE:4937 Waqoo Inc TSE:4937
66 GF Score
Price 円1,447.00
GF Value 円1,610.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Waqoo Interest Coverage?

Waqoo TSE:4937 -2.03% 66 Interest Coverage is 72.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 29.88. GuruFocus rates TSE:4937 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,610.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 825 Retail - Cyclical companies, Waqoo ranks better than 80.24% 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. Waqoo's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円172 Mil. Waqoo's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-2 Mil. Waqoo's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 72.24. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:4937' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.06   Med: 29.88   Max: 92.8
Current: 37.1


TSE:4937's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
80.24% of 825 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.47 vs TSE:4937: 37.10

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


Waqoo  (TSE:4937) 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 .


Waqoo Interest Coverage Related Terms


Waqoo Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waqoo'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.

Waqoo Interest Coverage Chart

Waqoo Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 34.66 0.00 92.80 11.06 17.55

Waqoo Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 0.00 8.21 80.64 0.00 72.24

TSE:4937 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Waqoo'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.


Waqoo Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Waqoo's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Waqoo 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.

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

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025, Waqoo's Interest Expense was 円-9 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円151 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円341 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*150.941/-8.6
=17.55

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Waqoo's Interest Expense was 円-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円172 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円267 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*171.933/-2.38
=72.24

* 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 72.24 mean?
Waqoo (TSE:4937) has a Interest Coverage of 72.24 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Waqoo and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 29.88. Over the past decade, Waqoo's Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.06 to 92.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Waqoo ranks #163 out of 825 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Waqoo's Interest Coverage too high?
Waqoo's current Interest Coverage of 72.24 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 29.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.06 to a high of 92.80. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.47. Waqoo's value of 72.24 is 867.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waqoo ranks #163 out of 825 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Waqoo has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waqoo's Interest Coverage compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Waqoo ranks #163 out of 825 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Waqoo in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.47. Waqoo's value of 72.24 is 867.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Waqoo's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.06 to 92.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.88 vs. the industry median of 7.47, Waqoo 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.47, based on 825 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. Waqoo's current Interest Coverage of 72.24 is 867.1% 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 Waqoo and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waqoo's current Interest Coverage is 72.24, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 29.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waqoo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waqoo (TSE:4937) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,610.85, compared to a current price of 円1,447.00 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 72.24, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 29.88 and 867.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.47. Waqoo's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Waqoo (TSE:4937), the current Interest Coverage is 72.24 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 Waqoo (TSE:4937) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waqoo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,447.00 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,610.85. GuruFocus considers Waqoo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4937:

  • Interest Coverage: 72.24 (142% above median its 10-year median of 29.88)
  • GF Value™: 円1,610.85 vs. price of 円1,447.00 (10.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 867.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#163 of 825)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4937 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Waqoo Business Description

Address 4th floor, Yokomizo Building, 2-14-1 Kamiuma, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 154-0011
Waqoo Inc is engaged in planning and developing its brand-name goods, like cosmetics, and selling them on the company's website and others, by using digital marketing strategies. It has two segments the D2C business involves planning and developing original brands (cosmetics, etc.) using digital marketing, and the Medical Support Business is an initiative in the field of regenerative medicine, and is expanding into the areas of orthopedics and AGA.
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