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Chugokukogyo CoTSE:5974 -1.39%59 Interest Coverage is 90.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 493% above its 10-year median of 15.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:5974 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円637.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 448 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chugokukogyo Co ranks better than 88.84% 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. Chugokukogyo Co's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円454 Mil. Chugokukogyo Co's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-5 Mil.
Chugokukogyo Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 90.80.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chugokukogyo Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5974'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.1 Med: 15.3 Max: 41.5
Current: 36.67
TSE:5974's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 88.84% of 448
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.82
vs TSE:5974: 36.67
Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) 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 .
Chugokukogyo Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Chugokukogyo Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chugokukogyo 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.
TSE:5974 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Chugokukogyo 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.
Chugokukogyo Co Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chugokukogyo Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chugokukogyo Co'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:
* 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.
Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) has a Interest Coverage of 90.80 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Chugokukogyo Co and its competitors. This is 493% above median its historical median of 15.30. Over the past decade, Chugokukogyo Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.10 to 41.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugokukogyo Co ranks #50 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Chugokukogyo Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Chugokukogyo Co's current Interest Coverage of 90.80 is 493% above median its 10-year median of 15.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.10 to a high of 41.50. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.82. Chugokukogyo Co's value of 90.80 is 2277% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chugokukogyo Co ranks #50 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chugokukogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugokukogyo Co's Interest Coverage compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chugokukogyo Co ranks #50 out of 448 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Chugokukogyo Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.82. Chugokukogyo Co's value of 90.80 is 2277% above this benchmark. Historically, Chugokukogyo Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.10 to 41.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.30 vs. the industry median of 3.82, Chugokukogyo 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.82, based on 448 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. Chugokukogyo Co's current Interest Coverage of 90.80 is 2277% 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 Chugokukogyo Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chugokukogyo Co's current Interest Coverage is 90.80, which is 493% above median its own 10-year median of 15.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugokukogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円637.17, compared to a current price of 円850.00 — trading 33.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 90.80, which is 493% above median its 10-year median of 15.30 and 2277% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.82. Chugokukogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974), the current Interest Coverage is 90.80 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 Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugokukogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円850.00 is trading 33.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円637.17.
GuruFocus considers Chugokukogyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5974:
Interest Coverage: 90.80 (493% above median its 10-year median of 15.30)
GF Value™: 円637.17 vs. price of 円850.00 (33.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2277% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#50 of 448)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chugokukogyo Co Ltd manufactures and sells LP gas containers, storage tanks, and bulk storage tank; and designs, constructs, and inspects LP gas plants. It is also engaged in the manufacturing of iron structure products; FRP feed tank silage silos; FRP pharmaceutical tanks and covers; FRP automotive parts; and livestock products.
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