Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co (TSE:5923) Interest Coverage: 6.11 (As of Mar. 2026) — 90% Below Median

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TSE:5923 Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co Ltd TSE:5923
62 GF Score
Price 円1,153.00
GF Value 円908.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co Interest Coverage?

Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co TSE:5923 -1.87% 62 Interest Coverage is 6.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 59.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:5923 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円908.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,362 Construction companies, Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co ranks worse than 73421.37% 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. Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円48 Mil. Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-8 Mil. Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.11. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


TSE:5923's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 7.97
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co  (TSE:5923) 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 .


Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Takadakiko (Steel Construction) 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.

Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co Interest Coverage Chart

Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
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Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:5923 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Takadakiko (Steel Construction) 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.


Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


TSE:5923
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Takadakiko (Steel Construction) 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.

Takadakiko (Steel Construction) 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, Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's Interest Expense was 円-47 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円-445 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,000 Mil.

Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's Interest Expense was 円-8 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円48 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,000 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*47.894/-7.836
=6.11

* 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 6.11 mean?
Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co (TSE:5923) has a Interest Coverage of 6.11 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 59.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co ranks #999999 out of 1362 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's current Interest Coverage of 6.11 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 59.60. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.97. Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's value of 6.11 is 23.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co ranks #999999 out of 1362 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co ranks #999999 out of 1362 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.97. Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's value of 6.11 is 23.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 59.60 vs. the industry median of 7.97, Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.97, based on 1,362 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. Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's current Interest Coverage of 6.11 is 23.3% 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 Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's current Interest Coverage is 6.11, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 59.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co (TSE:5923) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円908.33, compared to a current price of 円1,153.00 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.11, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 59.60 and 23.3% below the Construction industry median of 7.97. Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co (TSE:5923), the current Interest Coverage is 6.11 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 Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co (TSE:5923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,153.00 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円908.33. GuruFocus considers Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5923:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.11 (90% below median its 10-year median of 59.60)
  • GF Value™: 円908.33 vs. price of 円1,153.00 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.3% below the Construction median (#999999 of 1362)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co Business Description

Address 10-70 Nanbanaka, 2-Chome, Naniwa-Ku, Osaka, JPN, 556-0011
Takadakiko (Steel Construction) Co Ltd formerly Takada Kiko Co Ltd is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and installation of steel bridges, building construction, school gymnasiums, and installation work on upper part of steel bridge, pavement, work, signs, and protective fences.
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