Howtelevision (TSE:7064) Interest Coverage: 1,460.63 (As of Jan. 2026) — 626% Above Median

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TSE:7064 Howtelevision Inc TSE:7064
74 GF Score
Price 円869.00
GF Value 円1,861.87
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Howtelevision Interest Coverage?

Howtelevision TSE:7064 +0.35% 74 Interest Coverage is 1,460.63 as of Jan. 2026, which is 626% above its 10-year median of 201.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:7064 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,861.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 810 Business Services companies, Howtelevision ranks better than 86.3% 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. Howtelevision's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円1,799 Mil. Howtelevision's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円-1 Mil. Howtelevision's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1,460.63. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:7064' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.1   Med: 201.14   Max: 454.56
Current: 226.03


TSE:7064's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
86.3% of 810 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 13.2 vs TSE:7064: 226.03

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


Howtelevision  (TSE:7064) 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 .


Howtelevision Interest Coverage Related Terms


Howtelevision Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Howtelevision'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.

Howtelevision Interest Coverage Chart

Howtelevision Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Interest Coverage
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Howtelevision Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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TSE:7064 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Howtelevision'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.


Howtelevision Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Howtelevision's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Howtelevision 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.

Howtelevision's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026, Howtelevision's Interest Expense was 円-6 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円2,034 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円226 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*2034.103/-5.68
=358.12

Howtelevision's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jan. 2026, Howtelevision's Interest Expense was 円-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,799 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円226 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*1799.491/-1.232
=1,460.63

* 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 1,460.63 mean?
Howtelevision (TSE:7064) has a Interest Coverage of 1,460.63 as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Howtelevision and its competitors. This is 626% above median its historical median of 201.14. Over the past decade, Howtelevision's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.10 to 454.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Howtelevision ranks #111 out of 810 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Howtelevision's Interest Coverage too high?
Howtelevision's current Interest Coverage of 1,460.63 is 626% above median its 10-year median of 201.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.10 to a high of 454.56. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 13.20. Howtelevision's value of 1,460.63 is 10965.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howtelevision ranks #111 out of 810 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Howtelevision has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howtelevision's Interest Coverage compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Howtelevision ranks #111 out of 810 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Howtelevision in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.20. Howtelevision's value of 1,460.63 is 10965.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Howtelevision's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.10 to 454.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 201.14 vs. the industry median of 13.20, Howtelevision 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 13.20, based on 810 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. Howtelevision's current Interest Coverage of 1,460.63 is 10965.4% 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 Howtelevision and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howtelevision's current Interest Coverage is 1,460.63, which is 626% above median its own 10-year median of 201.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howtelevision stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howtelevision (TSE:7064) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,861.87, compared to a current price of 円869.00 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1,460.63, which is 626% above median its 10-year median of 201.14 and 10965.4% above the Business Services industry median of 13.20. Howtelevision's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Howtelevision (TSE:7064), the current Interest Coverage is 1,460.63 as of Jan. 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 Howtelevision (TSE:7064) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howtelevision stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円869.00 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,861.87. GuruFocus considers Howtelevision to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7064:

  • Interest Coverage: 1,460.63 (626% above median its 10-year median of 201.14)
  • GF Value™: 円1,861.87 vs. price of 円869.00 (53.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 10965.4% above the Business Services median (#111 of 810)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7064 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Howtelevision Business Description

Address 10-13 TOKYU REIT Shibuya R Building 8th Floor, Shibuya 3-ku Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
Howtelevision Inc is a Japanese-based company that offers a career platform for students. It offers a growth environment through internships and job-hunting activities. It generally provides a wealth of content, such as company information, recruitment information, such as internships and screenings, community functions where students can communicate, and job hunting columns.
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