Katitas Co (TSE:8919) Interest Coverage: 33.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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TSE:8919 Katitas Co Ltd TSE:8919
92 GF Score
Price 円3,360.00
GF Value 円2,745.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Katitas Co Interest Coverage?

Katitas Co TSE:8919 +2.28% 92 Interest Coverage is 33.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 50.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:8919 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,745.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 78 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Katitas Co ranks better than 80.77% 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. Katitas Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,032 Mil. Katitas Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-122 Mil. Katitas Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.05. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:8919' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.14   Med: 50.02   Max: 75.88
Current: 40.35


TSE:8919's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
80.77% of 78 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.305 vs TSE:8919: 40.35

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


Katitas Co  (TSE:8919) 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 .


Katitas Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Katitas Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Katitas 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.

Katitas Co Interest Coverage Chart

Katitas Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Katitas 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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TSE:8919 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Katitas 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.


Katitas Co Interest Coverage vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Katitas Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Katitas 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.

Katitas 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, Katitas Co's Interest Expense was 円-453 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円18,280 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円8,000 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*18280/-453
=40.35

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Katitas Co's Interest Expense was 円-122 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円4,032 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円8,000 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4032/-122
=33.05

* 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 33.05 mean?
Katitas Co (TSE:8919) has a Interest Coverage of 33.05 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Katitas Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 50.02. Over the past decade, Katitas Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 27.14 to 75.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Katitas Co ranks #15 out of 78 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Katitas Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Katitas Co's current Interest Coverage of 33.05 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 50.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.14 to a high of 75.88. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. Katitas Co's value of 33.05 is 298% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Katitas Co ranks #15 out of 78 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Katitas Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Katitas Co's Interest Coverage compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Katitas Co ranks #15 out of 78 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Katitas Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. Katitas Co's value of 33.05 is 298% above this benchmark. Historically, Katitas Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 27.14 to 75.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.02 vs. the industry median of 8.31, Katitas 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 8.31, based on 78 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. Katitas Co's current Interest Coverage of 33.05 is 298% 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 Katitas Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Katitas Co's current Interest Coverage is 33.05, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 50.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Katitas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katitas Co (TSE:8919) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,745.35, compared to a current price of 円3,360.00 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 33.05, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 50.02 and 298% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 8.31. Katitas Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Katitas Co (TSE:8919), the current Interest Coverage is 33.05 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 Katitas Co (TSE:8919) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katitas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,360.00 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,745.35. GuruFocus considers Katitas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8919:

  • Interest Coverage: 33.05 (34% below median its 10-year median of 50.02)
  • GF Value™: 円2,745.35 vs. price of 円3,360.00 (22.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 298% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#15 of 78)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8919 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Katitas Co Business Description

Address 4-2 Mihara-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma, JPN
Katitas Co Ltd operates in the housing market in Japan. The company is engaged in the business activities of purchase, renovation, and sale of secondhand houses.
92GF Score

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円3,360.00
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