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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. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円26,650 Mil. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-2,502 Mil.
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 10.65.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8953'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.31 Med: 9.56 Max: 11.49
Current: 10.9
TSE:8953's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 79.62% of 692
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.095
vs TSE:8953: 10.90
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) 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 .
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Interest Coverage Related Terms
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Interest Coverage Chart
TSE:8953 vs SPG, O, KIM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment'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.
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Interest Coverage vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Interest Coverage falls into.
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment 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:
* 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.
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) has a Interest Coverage of 10.65 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 9.56. Over the past decade, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.31 to 11.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ranks #141 out of 692 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Interest Coverage too high?
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's current Interest Coverage of 10.65 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.31 to a high of 11.49. The REITs industry median Interest Coverage is 3.10. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's value of 10.65 is 244.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ranks #141 out of 692 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Interest Coverage compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ranks #141 out of 692 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.10. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's value of 10.65 is 244.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.31 to 11.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.56 vs. the industry median of 3.10, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment 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 REITs company?
The median Interest Coverage among REITs companies is 3.10, based on 692 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. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's current Interest Coverage of 10.65 is 244.1% 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 Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's current Interest Coverage is 10.65, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 9.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円115,138.58, compared to a current price of 円118,300.00 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 10.65, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.56 and 244.1% above the REITs industry median of 3.10. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953), the current Interest Coverage is 10.65 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 Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円118,300.00 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円115,138.58.
GuruFocus considers Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8953:
Interest Coverage: 10.65 (11% above median its 10-year median of 9.56)
GF Value™: 円115,138.58 vs. price of 円118,300.00 (2.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 244.1% above the REITs median (#141 of 692)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8953 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Business Description
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corp is a diversified REIT investing in real estate properties serving as a foundation of urban lives. Its portfolio includes urban retail, mixed-use, office, residence, hotel and suburban retail.
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