Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co (TSE:7226) Interest Coverage: 18.79 (As of Mar. 2026) — 80% Below Median

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TSE:7226 Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Ltd TSE:7226
67 GF Score
Price 円2,275.00
GF Value 円3,130.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Interest Coverage?

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co TSE:7226 -1.77% 67 Interest Coverage is 18.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 94.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:7226 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,130.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 169 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co ranks better than 63.91% 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. Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,250 Mil. Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-173 Mil. Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.79. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:7226' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.79   Med: 94.3   Max: 216.19
Current: 17.79


TSE:7226's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63.91% of 169 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.63 vs TSE:7226: 17.79

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


Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co  (TSE:7226) 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 .


Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo 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.

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Interest Coverage Chart

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:7226 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo 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.


Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Interest Coverage vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


TSE:7226
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Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo 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.

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo 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, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Interest Expense was 円-499 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円8,877 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円30,120 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*8877/-499
=17.79

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Interest Expense was 円-173 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円3,250 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円30,120 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3250/-173
=18.79

* 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 18.79 mean?
Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co (TSE:7226) has a Interest Coverage of 18.79 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 94.30. Over the past decade, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 17.79 to 216.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co ranks #61 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's current Interest Coverage of 18.79 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 94.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.79 to a high of 216.19. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Interest Coverage is 9.63. Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's value of 18.79 is 95.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co ranks #61 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Interest Coverage compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co ranks #61 out of 169 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.63. Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's value of 18.79 is 95.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 17.79 to 216.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 94.30 vs. the industry median of 9.63, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Interest Coverage among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.63, based on 169 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. Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's current Interest Coverage of 18.79 is 95.1% 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 Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's current Interest Coverage is 18.79, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 94.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co (TSE:7226) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,130.38, compared to a current price of 円2,275.00 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.79, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 94.30 and 95.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.63. Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co (TSE:7226), the current Interest Coverage is 18.79 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 Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co (TSE:7226) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,275.00 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,130.38. GuruFocus considers Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7226:

  • Interest Coverage: 18.79 (80% below median its 10-year median of 94.30)
  • GF Value™: 円3,130.38 vs. price of 円2,275.00 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#61 of 169)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7226 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Business Description

Address 6-1-45 Koshienguchi, Nishinomiya, JPN, 663-8545
Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Ltd Is a Japan-based company which is various lines of business including specialty truck business, environmental equipment and systems and real estate rental business. It operates is business in three reportable segments namely Specialty truck business, Environmental equipment and systems business and Real estate rental business. Specialty truck business manufactures and distributes specialty trucks such as dump trucks, tailgate lifters, tank trucks, refuse trucks and trailers. Environmental equipment and systems business manufactures and distributes recycle facilities, including maintenance and consignment business. Real estate rental business manufactures multistory parking equipment and offers operating services and real estate rental services.
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