Matsuya Co (TSE:8237) Interest Coverage: 8.59 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median


TSE:8237 Matsuya Co Ltd TSE:8237
54 GF Score
Price 円1,740.00
GF Value 円1,170.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Matsuya Co Interest Coverage?

Matsuya Co TSE:8237 +2.59% 54 Interest Coverage is 8.59 as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 8.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:8237 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,170.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Retail - Cyclical companies, Matsuya Co ranks worse than 50.24% 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. Matsuya Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円816 Mil. Matsuya Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-95 Mil. Matsuya Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 8.59. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:8237' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84   Med: 8.54   Max: 19.69
Current: 7.66


TSE:8237's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
50.24% of 822 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.775 vs TSE:8237: 7.66

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


Matsuya Co  (TSE:8237) 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 .


Matsuya Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Matsuya Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matsuya 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.

Matsuya Co Interest Coverage Chart

Matsuya Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Coverage
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Matsuya Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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TSE:8237 vs DDS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Matsuya 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.


Matsuya Co Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Matsuya Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Matsuya 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.

Matsuya 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, Matsuya Co's Interest Expense was 円-345 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円2,641 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円11,249 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*2641/-345
=7.66

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

Here, for the three months ended in Feb. 2026, Matsuya Co's Interest Expense was 円-95 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円816 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円11,249 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*816/-95
=8.59

* 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 8.59 mean?
Matsuya Co (TSE:8237) has a Interest Coverage of 8.59 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Matsuya Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.54. Over the past decade, Matsuya Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.84 to 19.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Matsuya Co ranks #413 out of 822 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Matsuya Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Matsuya Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.59 is near median its 10-year median of 8.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 19.69. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.78. Matsuya Co's value of 8.59 is 10.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matsuya Co ranks #413 out of 822 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Matsuya Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matsuya Co's Interest Coverage compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Matsuya Co ranks #413 out of 822 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Matsuya Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.78. Matsuya Co's value of 8.59 is 10.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Matsuya Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.84 to 19.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.54 vs. the industry median of 7.78, Matsuya 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.78, based on 822 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. Matsuya Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.59 is 10.5% 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 Matsuya Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matsuya Co's current Interest Coverage is 8.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matsuya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matsuya Co (TSE:8237) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,170.76, compared to a current price of 円1,740.00 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.54 and 10.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.78. Matsuya Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Matsuya Co (TSE:8237), the current Interest Coverage is 8.59 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 Matsuya Co (TSE:8237) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matsuya Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,740.00 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,170.76. GuruFocus considers Matsuya Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8237:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.59 (near median its 10-year median of 8.54)
  • GF Value™: 円1,170.76 vs. price of 円1,740.00 (48.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#413 of 822)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Matsuya Co Business Description

Address 6-1 Ginza 3-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8130
Matsuya Co Ltd operates the Matsuya Ginza department store in Japan. It offers fashion products under various luxury brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Miu Miu, as well as traditional handicrafts. It is also engaged in mail-order and related manufacturing, import/export, and wholesale business.
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