SPK (TSE:7466) Interest Coverage: 52.32 (As of Mar. 2026) — 74% Below Median


TSE:7466 SPK Corp TSE:7466
84 GF Score
Price 円1,309.00
GF Value 円1,265.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is SPK Interest Coverage?

SPK TSE:7466 +1.16% 84 Interest Coverage is 52.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 201.10. GuruFocus rates TSE:7466 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,265.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Vehicles & Parts companies, SPK ranks better than 82.66% 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. SPK's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,779 Mil. SPK's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-34 Mil. SPK's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.32. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:7466' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.06   Med: 201.1   Max: 342.8
Current: 56.06


TSE:7466's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
82.66% of 1067 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.31 vs TSE:7466: 56.06

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


SPK  (TSE:7466) 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 .


SPK Interest Coverage Related Terms


SPK Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SPK'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.

SPK Interest Coverage Chart

SPK Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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SPK 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 134.76 92.06 75.91 60.30 52.32

TSE:7466 vs ORLY, AZO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, SPK'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.


SPK Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SPK's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SPK 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.

SPK'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, SPK's Interest Expense was 円-64 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円3,588 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,249 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3588/-64
=56.06

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, SPK's Interest Expense was 円-34 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,779 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,249 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1779/-34
=52.32

* 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 52.32 mean?
SPK (TSE:7466) has a Interest Coverage of 52.32 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on SPK and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 201.10. Over the past decade, SPK's Interest Coverage has ranged from 56.06 to 342.80. According to the industry distribution chart, SPK ranks #185 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is SPK's Interest Coverage too high?
SPK's current Interest Coverage of 52.32 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 201.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.06 to a high of 342.80. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. SPK's value of 52.32 is 529.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SPK ranks #185 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SPK has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SPK's Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, SPK ranks #185 out of 1067 companies for Interest Coverage. This places SPK in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. SPK's value of 52.32 is 529.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SPK's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 56.06 to 342.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 201.10 vs. the industry median of 8.31, SPK 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 8.31, based on 1,067 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. SPK's current Interest Coverage of 52.32 is 529.6% 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 SPK and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SPK's current Interest Coverage is 52.32, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 201.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SPK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SPK (TSE:7466) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,265.17, compared to a current price of 円1,309.00 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 52.32, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 201.10 and 529.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.31. SPK's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 SPK (TSE:7466), the current Interest Coverage is 52.32 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 SPK (TSE:7466) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SPK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,309.00 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,265.17. GuruFocus considers SPK to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7466:

  • Interest Coverage: 52.32 (74% below median its 10-year median of 201.10)
  • GF Value™: 円1,265.17 vs. price of 円1,309.00 (3.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 529.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#185 of 1067)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7466 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SPK Business Description

Address 5-4 Fukushima 5-chome, Fukushima-ku, Osaka, JPN, 553-003
SPK Corp operates in the automotive industry. It manufactures and distributes automotive parts. The company's product profile includes engine, brake, bearing, cooling, electric, ignition, oil chemical, powertrain, motorsport, and others.
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