Muto Seiko Co (TSE:7927) Interest Coverage: 27.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median


TSE:7927 Muto Seiko Co TSE:7927
83 GF Score
Price 円2,244.00
GF Value 円1,942.74
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Muto Seiko Co Interest Coverage?

Muto Seiko Co TSE:7927 +1.13% 83 Interest Coverage is 27.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 34.42. GuruFocus rates TSE:7927 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,942.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,671 Hardware companies, Muto Seiko Co ranks better than 65.95% 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. Muto Seiko Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,026 Mil. Muto Seiko Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-37 Mil. Muto Seiko Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.57. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:7927' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.57   Med: 34.42   Max: 54.19
Current: 33.26


TSE:7927's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
65.95% of 1671 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.68 vs TSE:7927: 33.26

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


Muto Seiko Co  (TSE:7927) 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 .


Muto Seiko Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Muto Seiko Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Muto Seiko 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.

Muto Seiko Co Interest Coverage Chart

Muto Seiko 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 17.52 49.11 54.19 51.81 33.26

Muto Seiko 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 50.93 73.09 37.98 39.72 27.57

TSE:7927 vs APH, GLW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Muto Seiko 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.


Muto Seiko Co Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Muto Seiko Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Muto Seiko 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.

Muto Seiko 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, Muto Seiko Co's Interest Expense was 円-70 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円2,326 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,859 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2325.748/-69.934
=33.26

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Muto Seiko Co's Interest Expense was 円-37 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,026 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,859 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1025.761/-37.203
=27.57

* 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 27.57 mean?
Muto Seiko Co (TSE:7927) has a Interest Coverage of 27.57 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Muto Seiko Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 34.42. Over the past decade, Muto Seiko Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.57 to 54.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Muto Seiko Co ranks #569 out of 1671 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Muto Seiko Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Muto Seiko Co's current Interest Coverage of 27.57 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 34.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.57 to a high of 54.19. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Muto Seiko Co's value of 27.57 is 101.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Muto Seiko Co ranks #569 out of 1671 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Muto Seiko Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muto Seiko Co's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Muto Seiko Co ranks #569 out of 1671 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Muto Seiko Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.68. Muto Seiko Co's value of 27.57 is 101.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Muto Seiko Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.57 to 54.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.42 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Muto Seiko 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 Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.68, based on 1,671 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. Muto Seiko Co's current Interest Coverage of 27.57 is 101.5% 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 Muto Seiko Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Muto Seiko Co's current Interest Coverage is 27.57, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 34.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muto Seiko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muto Seiko Co (TSE:7927) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,942.74, compared to a current price of 円2,244.00 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 27.57, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 34.42 and 101.5% above the Hardware industry median of 13.68. Muto Seiko Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Muto Seiko Co (TSE:7927), the current Interest Coverage is 27.57 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 Muto Seiko Co (TSE:7927) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muto Seiko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,244.00 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,942.74. GuruFocus considers Muto Seiko Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7927:

  • Interest Coverage: 27.57 (20% below median its 10-year median of 34.42)
  • GF Value™: 円1,942.74 vs. price of 円2,244.00 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 101.5% above the Hardware median (#569 of 1671)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7927 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Muto Seiko Co Business Description

Address 1-60-1 Unumakawasaki-cho, Gifu Prefecture, Kakamigahara, JPN, 509-0147
Muto Seiko Co manufactures and sells plastic parts for digital home appliances such as digital cameras and video cameras, center panel units including car navigation systems, air conditioners, and audio equipment, and automobile-related parts such as ETC, and molds for injection molding and pressing.
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