King Jim Co (TSE:7962) Interest Coverage: 20.74 (As of Dec. 2025) — 76% Below Median

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TSE:7962 King Jim Co Ltd TSE:7962
64 GF Score
Price 円776.00
GF Value 円879.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is King Jim Co Interest Coverage?

King Jim Co TSE:7962 64 Interest Coverage is 20.74 as of Dec. 2025, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 85.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:7962 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円879.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,320 Industrial Products companies, King Jim Co ranks worse than 63.02% 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. King Jim Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円413 Mil. King Jim Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円-20 Mil. King Jim Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.74. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:7962' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.2   Med: 85.48   Max: 355.67
Current: 8.2


TSE:7962's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
63.02% of 2320 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.775 vs TSE:7962: 8.20

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


King Jim Co  (TSE:7962) 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 .


King Jim Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


King Jim Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for King Jim 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.

King Jim Co Interest Coverage Chart

King Jim Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
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King Jim Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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King Jim Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, King Jim 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.


King Jim Co Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, King Jim Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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King Jim 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.

King Jim Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, King Jim Co's Interest Expense was 円-65 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円538 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,300 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*537.715/-64.688
=8.31

King Jim Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, King Jim Co's Interest Expense was 円-20 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円413 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,082 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*412.635/-19.894
=20.74

* 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 20.74 mean?
King Jim Co (TSE:7962) has a Interest Coverage of 20.74 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on King Jim Co and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 85.48. Over the past decade, King Jim Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.20 to 355.67. According to the industry distribution chart, King Jim Co ranks #1462 out of 2320 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is King Jim Co's Interest Coverage too high?
King Jim Co's current Interest Coverage of 20.74 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 85.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.20 to a high of 355.67. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.78. King Jim Co's value of 20.74 is 40.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, King Jim Co ranks #1462 out of 2320 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, King Jim Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does King Jim Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, King Jim Co ranks #1462 out of 2320 companies for Interest Coverage. This places King Jim Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.78. King Jim Co's value of 20.74 is 40.4% above this benchmark. Historically, King Jim Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.20 to 355.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 85.48 vs. the industry median of 14.78, King Jim 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.78, based on 2,320 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. King Jim Co's current Interest Coverage of 20.74 is 40.4% 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 King Jim Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. King Jim Co's current Interest Coverage is 20.74, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 85.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is King Jim Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Jim Co (TSE:7962) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円879.01, compared to a current price of 円776.00 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.74, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 85.48 and 40.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.78. King Jim Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 King Jim Co (TSE:7962), the current Interest Coverage is 20.74 as of Dec. 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 King Jim Co (TSE:7962) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Jim Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円776.00 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円879.01. GuruFocus considers King Jim Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7962:

  • Interest Coverage: 20.74 (76% below median its 10-year median of 85.48)
  • GF Value™: 円879.01 vs. price of 円776.00 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1462 of 2320)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7962 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


King Jim Co Business Description

Address 10-18, Higashi-Kanda 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN
King Jim Co Ltd manufactures and supplies stationery and office equipment such as tape printer, electronic memo, digital business card organizer, office stationery, functional earphone, password management supplies, and functional mouse.
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