StemCell Institute (TSE:7096) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:7096 StemCell Institute TSE:7096
68 GF Score
Price 円766.00
GF Value 円1,837.46
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What is StemCell Institute Interest Coverage?

StemCell Institute TSE:7096 -0.78% 68 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7096 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,837.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 378 Biotechnology companies, StemCell Institute ranks worse than 64.29% 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. StemCell Institute's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-16 Mil. StemCell Institute's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-2 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:7096' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.46   Med: No Debt   Max: No Debt
Current: 25.46


TSE:7096's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
64.29% of 378 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 105.09 vs TSE:7096: 25.46

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


StemCell Institute  (TSE:7096) 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 .


StemCell Institute Interest Coverage Related Terms


StemCell Institute Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for StemCell Institute'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.

StemCell Institute Interest Coverage Chart

StemCell Institute Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 8,405.63 N/A N/A 348.18 37.20

StemCell Institute Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 N/A 24.28 69.98 0.00 26.34

TSE:7096 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, StemCell Institute'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.


StemCell Institute Interest Coverage vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, StemCell Institute's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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StemCell Institute 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.

StemCell Institute'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, StemCell Institute's Interest Expense was 円-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円203 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円403 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*202.658/-5.448
=37.20

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, StemCell Institute's Interest Expense was 円-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円-16 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円403 Mil.

StemCell Institute did not have earnings to cover the 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
StemCell Institute (TSE:7096) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on StemCell Institute and its competitors. Over the past decade, StemCell Institute's Interest Coverage has ranged from 25.46 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, StemCell Institute ranks #243 out of 378 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is StemCell Institute's Interest Coverage too high?
StemCell Institute's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.46 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, StemCell Institute ranks #243 out of 378 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, StemCell Institute has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does StemCell Institute's Interest Coverage compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, StemCell Institute ranks #243 out of 378 companies for Interest Coverage. This places StemCell Institute in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 105.09. Historically, StemCell Institute's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 25.46 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Interest Coverage among Biotechnology companies is 105.09, based on 378 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 StemCell Institute and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Interest Coverage is 105.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. StemCell Institute's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is StemCell Institute stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, StemCell Institute (TSE:7096) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,837.46, compared to a current price of 円766.00 — trading 58.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). StemCell Institute's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 StemCell Institute (TSE:7096), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 StemCell Institute (TSE:7096) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, StemCell Institute stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円766.00 is trading 58.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,837.46. GuruFocus considers StemCell Institute to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7096:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: 円1,837.46 vs. price of 円766.00 (58.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7096 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


StemCell Institute Business Description

Address 1-21-19 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0001
StemCell Institute is engaged in the Cell bank business that separates and stores cord blood for regenerative medicine. Cord blood is the baby's blood contained in the umbilical cord and placenta that connects the mother and baby. In its umbilical cord blood storage business, upon receiving notification from customers who have contracted, umbilical cord blood collected at obstetric facilities throughout Japan is collected, transported to the company's cell processing center within 48 hours, and it provides a service to store cells at ultra-low temperature after separating cells from blood. The Company operates in a single segment, the cell bank business sales consist of three components: technical fees, storage fees, and other fees.
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