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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. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-355 Mil. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-5 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Nishimatsuya Chain Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7545'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 273.14 Med: 1796.14 Max: 3975.67
Current: 480
TSE:7545's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 94.2% of 827
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.45
vs TSE:7545: 480.00
Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) 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 .
Nishimatsuya Chain Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Nishimatsuya Chain Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nishimatsuya Chain 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:7545 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Nishimatsuya Chain 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.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Nishimatsuya Chain 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:
Nishimatsuya Chain Co 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Nishimatsuya Chain Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 273.14 to 3,975.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks #48 out of 827 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Nishimatsuya Chain Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 273.14 to a high of 3,975.67. Based on the distribution chart, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks #48 out of 827 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nishimatsuya Chain Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Interest Coverage compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks #48 out of 827 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Nishimatsuya Chain Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.45. Historically, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 273.14 to 3,975.67 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.45, based on 827 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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nishimatsuya Chain Co'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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,328.72, compared to a current price of 円2,019.00 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Nishimatsuya Chain Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Feb. 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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishimatsuya Chain Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,019.00 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,328.72.
GuruFocus considers Nishimatsuya Chain Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7545:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: 円2,328.72 vs. price of 円2,019.00 (13.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7545 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co Ltd is a Japanese retailer that sells clothing and other goods for children and babies. The company also manufactures items for its private-label brand. Apparel includes outerwear, underwear, pajamas, hats, shoes, and maternity clothing. Other products include hygiene products, toys, strollers, high chairs, and bedroom items. Nishimatsuya has nearly 1,000 stores throughout Japan, in Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Tohoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Hokuriku, and Chugoku. The company also has a substantial e-commerce business.
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