Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) Interest Coverage: 23.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


TSE:5992 Chuo Spring Co Ltd TSE:5992
59 GF Score
Price 円3,860.00
GF Value 円1,389.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Chuo Spring Co Interest Coverage?

Chuo Spring Co TSE:5992 -0.39% 59 Interest Coverage is 23.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 23.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:5992 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,389.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Vehicles & Parts companies, Chuo Spring Co ranks better than 67.57% 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. Chuo Spring Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円761 Mil. Chuo Spring Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-33 Mil. Chuo Spring Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.28. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:5992' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.99   Med: 23.77   Max: 57.24
Current: 19.7


TSE:5992's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
67.57% of 1067 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.31 vs TSE:5992: 19.70

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


Chuo Spring Co  (TSE:5992) 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 .


Chuo Spring Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Chuo Spring Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chuo Spring 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.

Chuo Spring Co Interest Coverage Chart

Chuo Spring Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Chuo Spring Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:5992 vs ORLY, AZO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Chuo Spring 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.


Chuo Spring Co Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chuo Spring Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chuo Spring Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Chuo Spring 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.

Chuo Spring 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, Chuo Spring Co's Interest Expense was 円-145 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円2,848 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円20,386 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2847.838/-144.573
=19.70

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Chuo Spring Co's Interest Expense was 円-33 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円761 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円20,386 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*760.895/-32.684
=23.28

* 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 23.28 mean?
Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) has a Interest Coverage of 23.28 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Chuo Spring Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.77. Over the past decade, Chuo Spring Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.99 to 57.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuo Spring Co ranks #346 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Chuo Spring Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Chuo Spring Co's current Interest Coverage of 23.28 is near median its 10-year median of 23.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.99 to a high of 57.24. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. Chuo Spring Co's value of 23.28 is 180.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuo Spring Co ranks #346 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chuo Spring 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 Chuo Spring Co's Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Chuo Spring Co ranks #346 out of 1067 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Chuo Spring Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. Chuo Spring Co's value of 23.28 is 180.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Chuo Spring Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.99 to 57.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.77 vs. the industry median of 8.31, Chuo Spring 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.31, based on 1,067 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. Chuo Spring Co's current Interest Coverage of 23.28 is 180.1% 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 Chuo Spring Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuo Spring Co's current Interest Coverage is 23.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuo Spring Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,389.60, compared to a current price of 円3,860.00 — trading 177.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 23.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.77 and 180.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.31. Chuo Spring 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 Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992), the current Interest Coverage is 23.28 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 Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Spring Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,860.00 is trading 177.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,389.60. GuruFocus considers Chuo Spring Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5992:

  • Interest Coverage: 23.28 (near median its 10-year median of 23.77)
  • GF Value™: 円1,389.60 vs. price of 円3,860.00 (177.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 180.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#346 of 1067)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5992 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chuo Spring Co Business Description

Address 68 Kamishiota, Narumi-cho, Midori-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 458-8505
Chuo Spring Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of springs, control cables, and automobile supplies. It provides chassis springs, precise springs, cables, gold-plating processing and automobile supplies, as well as design and development services for automobile supplies and reels. Its products include various springs for automobiles, industrial machines, precision machines and aircraft; automotive control cables; and control cable application to buildings, agricultural machines, ships, and housings.
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