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Nippon Seiki CoTSE:7287 +0.46%77 Interest Coverage is 28.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 20.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:7287 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,453.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Vehicles & Parts companies, Nippon Seiki Co ranks better than 77.74% 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. Nippon Seiki Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,059 Mil. Nippon Seiki Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-106 Mil.
Nippon Seiki Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.86.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Seiki Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7287'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.43 Med: 20.53 Max: 58.92
Current: 36.21
TSE:7287's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 77.74% of 1069
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.36
vs TSE:7287: 36.21
Nippon Seiki Co (TSE:7287) 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 .
Nippon Seiki Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Nippon Seiki Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Seiki 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.
TSE:7287 vs ORLY, AZO: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Nippon Seiki 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.
Nippon Seiki Co Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Seiki Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Seiki Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
Nippon Seiki Co (TSE:7287) has a Interest Coverage of 28.86 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Nippon Seiki Co and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 20.53. Over the past decade, Nippon Seiki Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.43 to 58.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Seiki Co ranks #238 out of 1069 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Nippon Seiki Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Nippon Seiki Co's current Interest Coverage of 28.86 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 20.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 58.92. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.36. Nippon Seiki Co's value of 28.86 is 245.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Seiki Co ranks #238 out of 1069 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Seiki Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Seiki Co's Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Nippon Seiki Co ranks #238 out of 1069 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Nippon Seiki Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.36. Nippon Seiki Co's value of 28.86 is 245.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Seiki Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.43 to 58.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.53 vs. the industry median of 8.36, Nippon Seiki 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.36, based on 1,069 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. Nippon Seiki Co's current Interest Coverage of 28.86 is 245.2% 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 Nippon Seiki Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Seiki Co's current Interest Coverage is 28.86, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 20.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Seiki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Seiki Co (TSE:7287) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,453.42, compared to a current price of 円2,401.00 — trading 65.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 28.86, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 20.53 and 245.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.36. Nippon Seiki Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Nippon Seiki Co (TSE:7287), the current Interest Coverage is 28.86 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 Nippon Seiki Co (TSE:7287) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Seiki Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,401.00 is trading 65.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,453.42.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Seiki Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7287:
Interest Coverage: 28.86 (41% above median its 10-year median of 20.53)
GF Value™: 円1,453.42 vs. price of 円2,401.00 (65.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 245.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#238 of 1069)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7287 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Seiki Co Ltd is a manufacturer of automobile components sold on aftermarkets. The range of products include instrument clusters for automobiles and motorcycles and other applications for head-up displays; level, revolution, pressure, and temperature sensors; household appliances, office and factory automation appliances; and passive LCD and OLED display products. On the aftermarkets, Nippon Seiki sells its product under its private label Defi. The company generates the majority of its revenue from automotive instruments, with a focus on Japan, the Americas, and the rest of Asia.
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