Colowide Co (TSE:7616) Interest Coverage: 2.93 (As of Mar. 2026) — 53% Above Median

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TSE:7616 Colowide Co Ltd TSE:7616
65 GF Score
Price 円1,951.00
GF Value 円2,338.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Colowide Co Interest Coverage?

Colowide Co TSE:7616 +0.70% 65 Interest Coverage is 2.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates TSE:7616 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,338.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Restaurants companies, Colowide Co ranks worse than 71.37% 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. Colowide Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,252 Mil. Colowide Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-2,478 Mil. Colowide Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.93. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Colowide Co Ltd interest coverage is 2.69, which is low.

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

TSE:7616' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 1.92   Max: 3.45
Current: 2.69


TSE:7616's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
71.37% of 262 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.57 vs TSE:7616: 2.69

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


Colowide Co  (TSE:7616) 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 .


Colowide Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Colowide Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Colowide 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.

Colowide Co Interest Coverage Chart

Colowide 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 1.92 0.02 3.45 3.18 2.69

Colowide 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 3.91 1.63 5.66 2.42 2.93

TSE:7616 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Colowide 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.


Colowide Co Interest Coverage vs Restaurants Industry

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

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


TSE:7616
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Colowide 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.

Colowide 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, Colowide Co's Interest Expense was 円-4,598 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円12,373 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円131,496 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*12373/-4598
=2.69

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Colowide Co's Interest Expense was 円-2,478 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円7,252 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円131,496 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*7252/-2478
=2.93

* 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 2.93 mean?
Colowide Co (TSE:7616) has a Interest Coverage of 2.93 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Colowide Co and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, Colowide Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.02 to 3.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Colowide Co ranks #187 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Colowide Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Colowide Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.93 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 3.45. The Restaurants industry median Interest Coverage is 6.57. Colowide Co's value of 2.93 is 55.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colowide Co ranks #187 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Colowide Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colowide Co's Interest Coverage compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Colowide Co ranks #187 out of 262 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Colowide Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.57. Colowide Co's value of 2.93 is 55.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Colowide Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.02 to 3.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 6.57, Colowide 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 Restaurants company?
The median Interest Coverage among Restaurants companies is 6.57, based on 262 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. Colowide Co's current Interest Coverage of 2.93 is 55.4% 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 Colowide Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colowide Co's current Interest Coverage is 2.93, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colowide Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colowide Co (TSE:7616) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,338.13, compared to a current price of 円1,951.00 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.93, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 55.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 6.57. Colowide Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Colowide Co (TSE:7616), the current Interest Coverage is 2.93 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 Colowide Co (TSE:7616) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colowide Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,951.00 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,338.13. GuruFocus considers Colowide Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7616:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.93 (53% above median its 10-year median of 1.92)
  • GF Value™: 円2,338.13 vs. price of 円1,951.00 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.4% below the Restaurants median (#187 of 262)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Colowide Co Business Description

Address 2-2-1, Minatomirai, 12th Floor, Landmark Tower, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken, Yokohama, JPN, 220-8112
Colowide Co Ltd is a Japan-based company which primarily operates restaurant chains. The company is involved in the management and operation of taverns and karaoke pubs, and Japanese and Italian cuisines. The company is mainly engaged in the management of restaurants, stocking and processing sales of various foodstuffs, sales of cigarettes and liquors, management of Karaoke rooms, among others.
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円1,951.00
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