Genova (TSE:9341) Interest Coverage: 122.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — 85% Below Median

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TSE:9341 Genova Inc TSE:9341
77 GF Score
Price 円611.00
GF Value 円1,961.82
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Genova Interest Coverage?

Genova TSE:9341 -0.97% 77 Interest Coverage is 122.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 815.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:9341 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,961.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 466 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Genova ranks better than 72.96% 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. Genova's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円437 Mil. Genova's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-4 Mil. Genova's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 122.47. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Genova Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TSE:9341' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 76.32   Med: 815.16   Max: 4146.79
Current: 76.32


TSE:9341's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
72.96% of 466 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 16.08 vs TSE:9341: 76.32

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


Genova  (TSE:9341) 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 .


Genova Interest Coverage Related Terms


Genova Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genova'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.

Genova Interest Coverage Chart

Genova Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 490.32 1,140.00 4,146.79 3,822.89 76.32

Genova Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,638.59 2,999.27 6,519.56 0.00 122.47

TSE:9341 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Genova'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.


Genova Interest Coverage vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Genova's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9341
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Genova 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.

Genova'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, Genova's Interest Expense was 円-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円400 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円618 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*400.376/-5.246
=76.32

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Genova's Interest Expense was 円-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円437 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円618 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*437.231/-3.57
=122.47

* 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 122.47 mean?
Genova (TSE:9341) has a Interest Coverage of 122.47 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Genova and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 815.16. Over the past decade, Genova's Interest Coverage has ranged from 76.32 to 4,146.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Genova ranks #126 out of 466 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Genova's Interest Coverage too high?
Genova's current Interest Coverage of 122.47 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 815.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.32 to a high of 4,146.79. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Interest Coverage is 16.08. Genova's value of 122.47 is 661.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genova ranks #126 out of 466 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Genova has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genova's Interest Coverage compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Genova ranks #126 out of 466 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Genova in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.08. Genova's value of 122.47 is 661.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Genova's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 76.32 to 4,146.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 815.16 vs. the industry median of 16.08, Genova 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 16.08, based on 466 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. Genova's current Interest Coverage of 122.47 is 661.6% 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 Genova and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Interest Coverage is 16.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genova's current Interest Coverage is 122.47, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 815.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genova (TSE:9341) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,961.82, compared to a current price of 円611.00 — trading 68.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 122.47, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 815.16 and 661.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 16.08. Genova's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Genova (TSE:9341), the current Interest Coverage is 122.47 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 Genova (TSE:9341) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genova stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円611.00 is trading 68.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,961.82. GuruFocus considers Genova to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9341:

  • Interest Coverage: 122.47 (85% below median its 10-year median of 815.16)
  • GF Value™: 円1,961.82 vs. price of 円611.00 (68.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 661.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#126 of 466)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Genova Business Description

Address 2-21-1 Shibuya, 34th Floor, Shibuya Hikarie, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-8510
Genova Inc manages operations of the medical information site and sales of automatic reception and payment machines for clinics. The group operates in two reportable segments: Medical Platform Business and the Smart Clinic Project. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Medical Platform Business, which operates an online media site (Medical Dock) that provides preventive information and health knowledge to users (patients) on diseases and symptoms. In addition, it also supports users in finding a family doctor that suits them. The Smart Clinic Business develops and provides services that improve the convenience and efficiency of non-medical procedures at medical institutions.
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