Ringer Hut Co (TSE:8200) Interest Coverage: 8.96 (As of Feb. 2026) — 74% Below Median

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TSE:8200 Ringer Hut Co Ltd TSE:8200
72 GF Score
Price 円2,388.00
GF Value 円2,470.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Ringer Hut Co Interest Coverage?

Ringer Hut Co TSE:8200 +3.24% 72 Interest Coverage is 8.96 as of Feb. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 34.98. GuruFocus rates TSE:8200 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,470.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 262 Restaurants companies, Ringer Hut Co ranks better than 68.32% 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. Ringer Hut Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円281 Mil. Ringer Hut Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-31 Mil. Ringer Hut Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 8.96. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:8200' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.72   Med: 34.98   Max: 79.46
Current: 13.36


TSE:8200's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
68.32% of 262 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.57 vs TSE:8200: 13.36

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


Ringer Hut Co  (TSE:8200) 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 .


Ringer Hut Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Ringer Hut Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ringer Hut 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.

Ringer Hut Co Interest Coverage Chart

Ringer Hut Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Coverage
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Ringer Hut Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:8200 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Ringer Hut 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.


Ringer Hut Co Interest Coverage vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ringer Hut Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ringer Hut 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.

Ringer Hut Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026, Ringer Hut Co's Interest Expense was 円-115 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,418 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,313 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*1418.182/-114.804
=12.35

Ringer Hut Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Feb. 2026, Ringer Hut Co's Interest Expense was 円-31 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円281 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,313 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*280.93/-31.354
=8.96

* 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 8.96 mean?
Ringer Hut Co (TSE:8200) has a Interest Coverage of 8.96 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ringer Hut Co and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 34.98. Over the past decade, Ringer Hut Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.72 to 79.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Ringer Hut Co ranks #83 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Ringer Hut Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Ringer Hut Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.96 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 34.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.72 to a high of 79.46. The Restaurants industry median Interest Coverage is 6.57. Ringer Hut Co's value of 8.96 is 36.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ringer Hut Co ranks #83 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ringer Hut Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ringer Hut Co's Interest Coverage compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ringer Hut Co ranks #83 out of 262 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Ringer Hut Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.57. Ringer Hut Co's value of 8.96 is 36.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ringer Hut Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.72 to 79.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.98 vs. the industry median of 6.57, Ringer Hut 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 Restaurants company?
The median Interest Coverage among Restaurants companies is 6.57, based on 262 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. Ringer Hut Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.96 is 36.4% 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 Ringer Hut Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ringer Hut Co's current Interest Coverage is 8.96, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 34.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ringer Hut Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ringer Hut Co (TSE:8200) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,470.94, compared to a current price of 円2,388.00 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.96, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 34.98 and 36.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 6.57. Ringer Hut Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Ringer Hut Co (TSE:8200), the current Interest Coverage is 8.96 as of Feb. 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 Ringer Hut Co (TSE:8200) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ringer Hut Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,388.00 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,470.94. GuruFocus considers Ringer Hut Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8200:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.96 (74% below median its 10-year median of 34.98)
  • GF Value™: 円2,470.94 vs. price of 円2,388.00 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 36.4% above the Restaurants median (#83 of 262)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8200 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ringer Hut Co Business Description

Address 1-6-1TOC Osaki building 14F, Shinagawa-ku, Osaki, Tokyo, JPN, 143-0016
Ringer Hut Co Ltd is engaged in the operation of chain restaurants in Japan. It offers champons, fried pork cutlets, red Chinese styled table dishes, and rice bowls.
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