Aiai Group (TSE:6557) Interest Coverage: 13.51 (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Above Median


TSE:6557 Aiai Group Corp TSE:6557
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What is Aiai Group Interest Coverage?

Aiai Group TSE:6557 +2.15% 53 Interest Coverage is 13.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 9.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:6557 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,427.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Aiai Group ranks better than 58.81% 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. Aiai Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円718 Mil. Aiai Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-53 Mil. Aiai Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.51. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:6557' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05   Med: 9.17   Max: 11.98
Current: 11.98


TSE:6557's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
58.81% of 454 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 8 vs TSE:6557: 11.98

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


Aiai Group  (TSE:6557) 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 .


Aiai Group Interest Coverage Related Terms


Aiai Group Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aiai Group'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.

Aiai Group Interest Coverage Chart

Aiai Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.05 7.79 10.55 11.98

Aiai Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 9.97 7.27 13.64 9.91 13.51

TSE:6557 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Aiai Group'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.


Aiai Group Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Aiai Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aiai Group 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.

Aiai Group'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, Aiai Group's Interest Expense was 円-92 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,105 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円12,831 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1105.497/-92.27
=11.98

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Aiai Group's Interest Expense was 円-53 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円718 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円12,831 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*717.807/-53.142
=13.51

* 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 13.51 mean?
Aiai Group (TSE:6557) has a Interest Coverage of 13.51 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Aiai Group and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 9.17. Over the past decade, Aiai Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.05 to 11.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Aiai Group ranks #187 out of 454 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Aiai Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Aiai Group's current Interest Coverage of 13.51 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 9.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 11.98. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. Aiai Group's value of 13.51 is 68.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aiai Group ranks #187 out of 454 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aiai Group has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aiai Group's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Aiai Group ranks #187 out of 454 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Aiai Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. Aiai Group's value of 13.51 is 68.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Aiai Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.05 to 11.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.17 vs. the industry median of 8.00, Aiai Group 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.00, based on 454 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. Aiai Group's current Interest Coverage of 13.51 is 68.9% 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 Aiai Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aiai Group's current Interest Coverage is 13.51, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 9.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aiai Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aiai Group (TSE:6557) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,427.42, compared to a current price of 円664.00 — trading 53.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 13.51, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 9.17 and 68.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 8.00. Aiai Group's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Aiai Group (TSE:6557), the current Interest Coverage is 13.51 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 Aiai Group (TSE:6557) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aiai Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円664.00 is trading 53.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,427.42. GuruFocus considers Aiai Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6557:

  • Interest Coverage: 13.51 (47% above median its 10-year median of 9.17)
  • GF Value™: 円1,427.42 vs. price of 円664.00 (53.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#187 of 454)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6557 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aiai Group Business Description

Address No. 2 No. 1, Kinshi 1-chome Sumida-ku, Arkentral 16th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 130-0013
Aiai Group Corp is engaged in solving population problems in Japan as social problems and through welfare projects. The company operates in the nursery business, nursing care business projects, and ICT business as a welfare support business.
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