Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) Interest Coverage: 15.40 (As of May. 2026) — 233% Above Median

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TSE:7997 Kurogane Kosakusho Ltd TSE:7997
55 GF Score
Price 円1,073.00
GF Value 円745.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kurogane Kosakusho Interest Coverage?

Kurogane Kosakusho TSE:7997 +1.61% 55 Interest Coverage is 15.40 as of May. 2026, which is 233% above its 10-year median of 4.62. GuruFocus rates TSE:7997 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円745.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kurogane Kosakusho ranks worse than 343642.27% 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. Kurogane Kosakusho's Operating Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円89 Mil. Kurogane Kosakusho's Interest Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円-6 Mil. Kurogane Kosakusho's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 15.40. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


TSE:7997's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 9.55
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Kurogane Kosakusho  (TSE:7997) 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 .


Kurogane Kosakusho Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kurogane Kosakusho Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kurogane Kosakusho'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.

Kurogane Kosakusho Interest Coverage Chart

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TSE:7997 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kurogane Kosakusho'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.


Kurogane Kosakusho Interest Coverage vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kurogane Kosakusho's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kurogane Kosakusho 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.

Kurogane Kosakusho's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025, Kurogane Kosakusho's Interest Expense was 円-18 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円-123 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円400 Mil.

Kurogane Kosakusho did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Kurogane Kosakusho's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in May. 2026, Kurogane Kosakusho's Interest Expense was 円-6 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円89 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円360 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*88.669/-5.756
=15.40

* 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 15.40 mean?
Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) has a Interest Coverage of 15.40 as of May. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kurogane Kosakusho and its competitors. This is 233% above median its historical median of 4.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Kurogane Kosakusho ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Is Kurogane Kosakusho's Interest Coverage too high?
Kurogane Kosakusho's current Interest Coverage of 15.40 is 233% above median its 10-year median of 4.62. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Interest Coverage is 9.55. Kurogane Kosakusho's value of 15.40 is 61.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kurogane Kosakusho ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kurogane Kosakusho has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurogane Kosakusho's Interest Coverage compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kurogane Kosakusho ranks #999999 out of 291 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kurogane Kosakusho in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.55. Kurogane Kosakusho's value of 15.40 is 61.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.62 vs. the industry median of 9.55, Kurogane Kosakusho 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Interest Coverage among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 9.55, based on 291 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. Kurogane Kosakusho's current Interest Coverage of 15.40 is 61.3% 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 Kurogane Kosakusho and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kurogane Kosakusho's current Interest Coverage is 15.40, which is 233% above median its own 10-year median of 4.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurogane Kosakusho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円745.94, compared to a current price of 円1,073.00 — trading 43.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 15.40, which is 233% above median its 10-year median of 4.62 and 61.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 9.55. Kurogane Kosakusho's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997), the current Interest Coverage is 15.40 as of May. 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 Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurogane Kosakusho stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,073.00 is trading 43.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円745.94. GuruFocus considers Kurogane Kosakusho to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7997:

  • Interest Coverage: 15.40 (233% above median its 10-year median of 4.62)
  • GF Value™: 円745.94 vs. price of 円1,073.00 (43.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#999999 of 291)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7997 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kurogane Kosakusho Business Description

Address No. 24, 4-Bandi 1-chome, Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka, JPN, 550-0013
Kurogane Kosakusho Ltd is a Japan-based furniture manufacturing company. It manufactures office furniture such as writing desks, chairs, delivery boxes, and others. In addition, the company also manufactures air-conditioning equipment and other construction-related facilities.
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