Takara (TSE:7921) Interest Coverage: 801.96 (As of Nov. 2025) — 35% Below Median


TSE:7921 Takara & Co Ltd TSE:7921
86 GF Score
Price 円3,340.00
GF Value 円3,116.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Takara Interest Coverage?

Takara TSE:7921 86 Interest Coverage is 801.96 as of Nov. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 1,235.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:7921 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,116.90 (Fairly Valued). Among 814 Business Services companies, Takara ranks better than 92.63% 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. Takara's Operating Income for the three months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円589 Mil. Takara's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円-1 Mil. Takara's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 801.96. 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. Takara & Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TSE:7921' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 201.57   Med: 1235.89   Max: 2946.81
Current: 1310.92


TSE:7921's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
92.63% of 814 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs TSE:7921: 1310.92

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


Takara  (TSE:7921) 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 .


Takara Interest Coverage Related Terms


Takara Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Takara'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.

Takara Interest Coverage Chart

Takara Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Interest Coverage
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Takara 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 1,253.54 1,681.38 2,106.21 801.96 355.07

TSE:7921 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Takara'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.


Takara Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Takara 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.

Takara's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025, Takara's Interest Expense was 円-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円4,049 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円96 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: May. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: May. 2025 )
=-1*4048.828/-1.798
=2,251.85

Takara's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Nov. 2025, Takara's Interest Expense was 円-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円589 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円79 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Nov. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=-1*589.442/-0.735
=801.96

* 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 801.96 mean?
Takara (TSE:7921) has a Interest Coverage of 801.96 as of Nov. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Takara and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 1,235.89. Over the past decade, Takara's Interest Coverage has ranged from 201.57 to 2,946.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Takara ranks #60 out of 814 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Takara's Interest Coverage too high?
Takara's current Interest Coverage of 801.96 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 1,235.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 201.57 to a high of 2,946.81. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Takara's value of 801.96 is 6078.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takara ranks #60 out of 814 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Takara has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takara's Interest Coverage compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Takara ranks #60 out of 814 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Takara in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Takara's value of 801.96 is 6078.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Takara's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 201.57 to 2,946.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,235.89 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Takara 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 814 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. Takara's current Interest Coverage of 801.96 is 6078.4% 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 Takara 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. Takara's current Interest Coverage is 801.96, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 1,235.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takara stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takara (TSE:7921) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,116.90, compared to a current price of 円3,340.00 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 801.96, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 1,235.89 and 6078.4% above the Business Services industry median of 12.98. Takara's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Takara (TSE:7921), the current Interest Coverage is 801.96 as of Nov. 2025. 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 Takara (TSE:7921) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takara stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,340.00 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,116.90. GuruFocus considers Takara to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7921:

  • Interest Coverage: 801.96 (35% below median its 10-year median of 1,235.89)
  • GF Value™: 円3,116.90 vs. price of 円3,340.00 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 6078.4% above the Business Services median (#60 of 814)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7921 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Takara Business Description

Address 28-8, Takada 3-chome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0033
Takara & Co Ltd engages in the production and sale of printed material related to the financial instruments & exchange act, the company law, and investor relations related information. It also operates in the production and handling of legal and IR-related advertisements. It offers printed matter concerning securities reports, quarterly securities reports, semiannual securities reports, Takara Kessan Xpress, IFRS consulting, prospectuses, reports, listing application document-related, and X-smart basic that are related to financial instruments and exchange act.
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