Kensoh Co (TSE:7939) Interest Coverage: 39.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Below Median


TSE:7939 Kensoh Co Ltd TSE:7939
73 GF Score
Price 円584.00
GF Value 円579.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kensoh Co Interest Coverage?

Kensoh Co TSE:7939 +1.39% 73 Interest Coverage is 39.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 66.75. GuruFocus rates TSE:7939 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円579.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, Kensoh Co ranks better than 65.76% 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. Kensoh Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円171 Mil. Kensoh Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-4 Mil. Kensoh Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.88. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:7939' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.81   Med: 66.75   Max: 203.72
Current: 31.77


TSE:7939's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
65.76% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs TSE:7939: 31.77

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


Kensoh Co  (TSE:7939) 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 .


Kensoh Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kensoh Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kensoh 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.

Kensoh Co Interest Coverage Chart

Kensoh Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Kensoh 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 118.51 11.55 67.07 22.73 39.88

TSE:7939 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Kensoh 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.


Kensoh Co Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Kensoh 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.

Kensoh 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, Kensoh Co's Interest Expense was 円-8 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円258 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円41 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*257.658/-8.109
=31.77

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Kensoh Co's Interest Expense was 円-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円171 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円41 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*170.548/-4.277
=39.88

* 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 39.88 mean?
Kensoh Co (TSE:7939) has a Interest Coverage of 39.88 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kensoh Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 66.75. Over the past decade, Kensoh Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 25.81 to 203.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Kensoh Co ranks #278 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Kensoh Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Kensoh Co's current Interest Coverage of 39.88 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 66.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.81 to a high of 203.72. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Kensoh Co's value of 39.88 is 207.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kensoh Co ranks #278 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kensoh Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kensoh Co's Interest Coverage compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kensoh Co ranks #278 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Kensoh Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Kensoh Co's value of 39.88 is 207.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kensoh Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 25.81 to 203.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.75 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Kensoh 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 812 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. Kensoh Co's current Interest Coverage of 39.88 is 207.2% 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 Kensoh Co 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. Kensoh Co's current Interest Coverage is 39.88, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 66.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kensoh Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kensoh Co (TSE:7939) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円579.20, compared to a current price of 円584.00 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 39.88, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 66.75 and 207.2% above the Business Services industry median of 12.98. Kensoh Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Kensoh Co (TSE:7939), the current Interest Coverage is 39.88 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 Kensoh Co (TSE:7939) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kensoh Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円584.00 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円579.20. GuruFocus considers Kensoh Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7939:

  • Interest Coverage: 39.88 (40% below median its 10-year median of 66.75)
  • GF Value™: 円579.20 vs. price of 円584.00 (0.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 207.2% above the Business Services median (#278 of 812)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7939 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kensoh Co Business Description

Address 448 Kamifukagawacho, Asakita Ward, Hiroshima, JPN, 739-1792
Kensoh Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in manufacturing and selling metal sign products for corporations. Its products include corporate names, billboards, and nameplates for buildings. The company also manufactures and wholesales machinery to create metal signs.
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