Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957) Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (As of Sep. 2025) — 100% Below Median


TSE:6957 Shibaura Electronics Co Ltd TSE:6957
59 GF Score
Price 円7,090.00
GF Value 円3,486.83
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What is Shibaura Electronics Co Interest Coverage?

Shibaura Electronics Co TSE:6957 -0.14% 59 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Sep. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 464.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:6957 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,486.83. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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. Shibaura Electronics Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円2,602 Mil. Shibaura Electronics Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円0 Mil. Shibaura Electronics Co has no debt. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Shibaura Electronics Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

(1) 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.

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

TSE:6957' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 147.3   Med: 464.9   Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt


TSE:6957's Interest Coverage is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 13.73 vs TSE:6957: No Debt

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


Shibaura Electronics Co  (TSE:6957) 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 .


Shibaura Electronics Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Shibaura Electronics Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shibaura Electronics 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.

Shibaura Electronics Co Interest Coverage Chart

Shibaura Electronics Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 244.08 507.00 780.86 1,703.33 5,449.00

Shibaura Electronics Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 1,288.50 2,533.00 2,751.00 No Debt No Debt

TSE:6957 vs GRMN, KEYS, COHR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Shibaura Electronics 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.


Shibaura Electronics Co Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shibaura Electronics Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shibaura Electronics Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Shibaura Electronics 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.

Shibaura Electronics Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025, Shibaura Electronics Co's Interest Expense was 円-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円5,449 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2025 )
=-1*5449/-1
=5,449.00

Shibaura Electronics Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Sep. 2025, Shibaura Electronics Co's Interest Expense was 円0 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円2,602 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.

Shibaura Electronics Co had no debt (1).

* 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 No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Sep. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Shibaura Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 464.90. Over the past decade, Shibaura Electronics Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 147.30 to 10,000.00.
Is Shibaura Electronics Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Shibaura Electronics Co's current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 464.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 147.30 to a high of 10,000.00. Overall, Shibaura Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shibaura Electronics Co's Interest Coverage compare to GRMN and KEYS?
Shibaura Electronics Co's Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Historically, Shibaura Electronics Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 147.30 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.73, based on 1,672 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. 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 Shibaura Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shibaura Electronics Co's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 464.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shibaura Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957) has a current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1). The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,486.83, compared to a current price of 円7,090.00 — trading 103.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 464.90. Shibaura Electronics 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 Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Sep. 2025. 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 Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円7,090.00 is trading 103.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,486.83.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6957:

  • Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (100% below median its 10-year median of 464.90)
  • GF Value™: 円3,486.83 vs. price of 円7,090.00 (103.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6957 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shibaura Electronics Co Business Description

Address 2-1-24 Kamiochiai, Sanshoku Building, Chuo-ku, Saitama Prefecture, Saitama, JPN, 338-0001
Shibaura Electronics Co Ltd deals in semiconductor components with thermistor technology at their core, as well as various products that apply these technologies. It manufactures and sells temperature sensors, humidity sensors, hygrometers, temperature controllers, temperature recorders, anemometers, and humidity measuring devices. The group's reportable segments are Japan, which derives maximum revenue, Asia, Europe, and America.
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