Godo Steel (TSE:5410) Interest Coverage: 9.93 (As of Mar. 2026) — 51% Below Median


TSE:5410 Godo Steel Ltd TSE:5410
55 GF Score
Price 円2,606.00
GF Value 円3,605.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Godo Steel Interest Coverage?

Godo Steel TSE:5410 +2.40% 55 Interest Coverage is 9.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 20.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:5410 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,605.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 456 Steel companies, Godo Steel ranks better than 71.27% 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. Godo Steel's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,957 Mil. Godo Steel's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-197 Mil. Godo Steel's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.93. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:5410' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.78   Med: 20.29   Max: 34.66
Current: 13.55


TSE:5410's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
71.27% of 456 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.445 vs TSE:5410: 13.55

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


Godo Steel  (TSE:5410) 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 .


Godo Steel Interest Coverage Related Terms


Godo Steel Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Godo Steel'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.

Godo Steel Interest Coverage Chart

Godo Steel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Godo Steel 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:5410 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Godo Steel'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.


Godo Steel Interest Coverage vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Godo Steel's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Godo Steel 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.

Godo Steel'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, Godo Steel's Interest Expense was 円-724 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円9,813 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円27,919 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*9813/-724
=13.55

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Godo Steel's Interest Expense was 円-197 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,957 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円27,919 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1957/-197
=9.93

* 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 9.93 mean?
Godo Steel (TSE:5410) has a Interest Coverage of 9.93 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Godo Steel and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 20.29. Over the past decade, Godo Steel's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.78 to 34.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Godo Steel ranks #131 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Godo Steel's Interest Coverage too high?
Godo Steel's current Interest Coverage of 9.93 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 20.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.78 to a high of 34.66. The Steel industry median Interest Coverage is 4.45. Godo Steel's value of 9.93 is 123.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Godo Steel ranks #131 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Godo Steel has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Godo Steel's Interest Coverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Godo Steel ranks #131 out of 456 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Godo Steel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.45. Godo Steel's value of 9.93 is 123.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Godo Steel's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.78 to 34.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.29 vs. the industry median of 4.45, Godo Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Interest Coverage among Steel companies is 4.45, based on 456 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. Godo Steel's current Interest Coverage of 9.93 is 123.4% 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 Godo Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Godo Steel's current Interest Coverage is 9.93, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 20.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Godo Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Godo Steel (TSE:5410) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,605.51, compared to a current price of 円2,606.00 — trading 27.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.93, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 20.29 and 123.4% above the Steel industry median of 4.45. Godo Steel's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Godo Steel (TSE:5410), the current Interest Coverage is 9.93 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 Godo Steel (TSE:5410) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Godo Steel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,606.00 is trading 27.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,605.51. GuruFocus considers Godo Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5410:

  • Interest Coverage: 9.93 (51% below median its 10-year median of 20.29)
  • GF Value™: 円3,605.51 vs. price of 円2,606.00 (27.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 123.4% above the Steel median (#131 of 456)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5410 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Godo Steel Business Description

Address Toyobo Building 8th Floor, 2-2-8Doujima-hama Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, JPN, 5300004
Godo Steel Ltd manufactures and sells steel products in Japan and internationally. The company offers wire rods for tire chains, stapler needles, and fencing applications; large and middle shapes that are used in construction, civil engineering, and other sectors; structural bars, which are used as materials for making parts of construction and industrial machinery, ships, and other equipment; and rails. It also provides deformed bars that are used as construction and civil engineering materials; EG joints and anchor plates; and billets. In addition, the company offers reinforcing bars, wire products, firebricks, and ballasts; trucking services; and industrial waste disposal services.
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