Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581) Interest Coverage: 19.67 (As of Feb. 2026) — 98% Below Median


TSE:7581 Saizeriya Co Ltd TSE:7581
85 GF Score
Price 円5,400.00
GF Value 円6,970.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Saizeriya Co Interest Coverage?

Saizeriya Co TSE:7581 +0.93% 85 Interest Coverage is 19.67 as of Feb. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 913.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:7581 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,970.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 261 Restaurants companies, Saizeriya Co ranks better than 81.61% 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. Saizeriya Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,994 Mil. Saizeriya Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-203 Mil. Saizeriya Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 19.67. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:7581' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01   Med: 913.33   Max: 5608
Current: 23.49


TSE:7581's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
81.61% of 261 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.46 vs TSE:7581: 23.49

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


Saizeriya Co  (TSE:7581) 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 .


Saizeriya Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Saizeriya Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saizeriya 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.

Saizeriya Co Interest Coverage Chart

Saizeriya Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Interest Coverage
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Saizeriya Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 12.59 24.17 26.15 24.27 19.67

TSE:7581 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Saizeriya 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.


Saizeriya Co Interest Coverage vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saizeriya Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saizeriya 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.

Saizeriya Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025, Saizeriya Co's Interest Expense was 円-717 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円15,499 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円17,052 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Aug. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Aug. 2025 )
=-1*15499/-717
=21.62

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

Here, for the three months ended in Feb. 2026, Saizeriya Co's Interest Expense was 円-203 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円3,994 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円18,915 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*3994/-203
=19.67

* 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 19.67 mean?
Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581) has a Interest Coverage of 19.67 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Saizeriya Co and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 913.33. Over the past decade, Saizeriya Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.01 to 5,608.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Saizeriya Co ranks #48 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Saizeriya Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Saizeriya Co's current Interest Coverage of 19.67 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 913.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 5,608.00. The Restaurants industry median Interest Coverage is 6.46. Saizeriya Co's value of 19.67 is 204.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saizeriya Co ranks #48 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saizeriya Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saizeriya Co's Interest Coverage compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Saizeriya Co ranks #48 out of 261 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Saizeriya Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.46. Saizeriya Co's value of 19.67 is 204.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Saizeriya Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.01 to 5,608.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 913.33 vs. the industry median of 6.46, Saizeriya 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 Restaurants company?
The median Interest Coverage among Restaurants companies is 6.46, based on 261 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. Saizeriya Co's current Interest Coverage of 19.67 is 204.5% 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 Saizeriya Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saizeriya Co's current Interest Coverage is 19.67, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 913.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saizeriya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,970.15, compared to a current price of 円5,400.00 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 19.67, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 913.33 and 204.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 6.46. Saizeriya Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581), the current Interest Coverage is 19.67 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 Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saizeriya Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円5,400.00 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,970.15. GuruFocus considers Saizeriya Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7581:

  • Interest Coverage: 19.67 (98% below median its 10-year median of 913.33)
  • GF Value™: 円6,970.15 vs. price of 円5,400.00 (22.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 204.5% above the Restaurants median (#48 of 261)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7581 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saizeriya Co Business Description

Address 2-5 Asahi, Yoshikawa City, JPN, 3420008
Saizeriya Co Ltd operates more than 1,000 casual Italian-style restaurants in Japan and close to another 300 of those restaurants in other Southeast Asian countries, particularly China. Saizeriya has a vertically integrated manufacturing and sales system that covers all stages from raw material purchasing and processing to restaurant service. Its business includes farms and factories in Japan, Australia, and Italy to grow vegetables and process meat and dairy. More than three fourths of the company's sales come from restaurants in Japan.
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