Saftec Co (TSE:7464) Interest Coverage: 7.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 69% Below Median


TSE:7464 Saftec Co Ltd TSE:7464
66 GF Score
Price 円1,520.00
GF Value 円1,852.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Saftec Co Interest Coverage?

Saftec Co TSE:7464 -0.72% 66 Interest Coverage is 7.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 23.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:7464 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,852.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, Saftec Co ranks worse than 66.13% 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. Saftec Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円172 Mil. Saftec Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-23 Mil. Saftec Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.39. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:7464' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.48   Med: 23.59   Max: 41.66
Current: 5.48


TSE:7464's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
66.13% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs TSE:7464: 5.48

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


Saftec Co  (TSE:7464) 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 .


Saftec Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Saftec Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saftec 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.

Saftec Co Interest Coverage Chart

Saftec Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 41.66 30.23 18.18 9.36 5.48

Saftec Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 24.52 5.84 12.48 3.41 7.39

TSE:7464 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Saftec 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.


Saftec Co Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Saftec 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.

Saftec 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, Saftec Co's Interest Expense was 円-45 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円245 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,122 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*245.293/-44.78
=5.48

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Saftec Co's Interest Expense was 円-23 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円172 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,122 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*172.045/-23.281
=7.39

* 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 7.39 mean?
Saftec Co (TSE:7464) has a Interest Coverage of 7.39 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Saftec Co and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 23.59. Over the past decade, Saftec Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.48 to 41.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Saftec Co ranks #537 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Saftec Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Saftec Co's current Interest Coverage of 7.39 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 23.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.48 to a high of 41.66. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Saftec Co's value of 7.39 is 43.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saftec Co ranks #537 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saftec Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saftec Co's Interest Coverage compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Saftec Co ranks #537 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Saftec Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Saftec Co's value of 7.39 is 43.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Saftec Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.48 to 41.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.59 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Saftec Co has consistently been below 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 12.98, based on 812 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. Saftec Co's current Interest Coverage of 7.39 is 43.1% below 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 Saftec Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saftec Co's current Interest Coverage is 7.39, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 23.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saftec Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saftec Co (TSE:7464) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,852.06, compared to a current price of 円1,520.00 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.39, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 23.59 and 43.1% below the Business Services industry median of 12.98. Saftec Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Saftec Co (TSE:7464), the current Interest Coverage is 7.39 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 Saftec Co (TSE:7464) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saftec Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,520.00 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,852.06. GuruFocus considers Saftec Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7464:

  • Interest Coverage: 7.39 (69% below median its 10-year median of 23.59)
  • GF Value™: 円1,852.06 vs. price of 円1,520.00 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.1% below the Business Services median (#537 of 812)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7464 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saftec Co Business Description

Address 5-25-14 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Hongo TH Building, Tokyo, JPN, 113-0033
Saftec Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and sales of red warning light supply contract and warning light, contracting and construction of road sign installation work. It also manufactures and sale of various security tools, Road lane marking construction work construction, Lease, repair, and maintenance of various security tools.
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