WirelessGate (TSE:9419) Interest Coverage: 34.42 (As of Dec. 2025) — 58% Below Median

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TSE:9419 WirelessGate Inc TSE:9419
65 GF Score
Price 円289.00
GF Value 円224.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is WirelessGate Interest Coverage?

WirelessGate TSE:9419 65 Interest Coverage is 34.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 81.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:9419 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円224.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Telecommunication Services companies, WirelessGate ranks better than 88.69% 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. WirelessGate's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円28 Mil. WirelessGate's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円-1 Mil. WirelessGate's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.42. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:9419' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.98   Med: 81.89   Max: 304.95
Current: 42.15


TSE:9419's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
88.69% of 283 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.74 vs TSE:9419: 42.15

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


WirelessGate  (TSE:9419) 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 .


WirelessGate Interest Coverage Related Terms


WirelessGate Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WirelessGate'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.

WirelessGate Interest Coverage Chart

WirelessGate Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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WirelessGate Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 87.85 39.25 No Debt 34.42 30.40

TSE:9419 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, WirelessGate'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.


WirelessGate Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, WirelessGate's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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WirelessGate 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.

WirelessGate's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, WirelessGate's Interest Expense was 円-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円171 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円715 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*171.12/-2.271
=75.35

WirelessGate's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, WirelessGate's Interest Expense was 円-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円28 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円715 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*27.707/-0.805
=34.42

* 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 34.42 mean?
WirelessGate (TSE:9419) has a Interest Coverage of 34.42 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on WirelessGate and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 81.89. Over the past decade, WirelessGate's Interest Coverage has ranged from 15.98 to 304.95. According to the industry distribution chart, WirelessGate ranks #32 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is WirelessGate's Interest Coverage too high?
WirelessGate's current Interest Coverage of 34.42 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 81.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.98 to a high of 304.95. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. WirelessGate's value of 34.42 is 626.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WirelessGate ranks #32 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WirelessGate has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WirelessGate's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, WirelessGate ranks #32 out of 283 companies for Interest Coverage. This places WirelessGate in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. WirelessGate's value of 34.42 is 626.2% above this benchmark. Historically, WirelessGate's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 15.98 to 304.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.89 vs. the industry median of 4.74, WirelessGate 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.74, based on 283 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. WirelessGate's current Interest Coverage of 34.42 is 626.2% 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 WirelessGate and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WirelessGate's current Interest Coverage is 34.42, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 81.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WirelessGate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WirelessGate (TSE:9419) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円224.79, compared to a current price of 円289.00 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 34.42, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 81.89 and 626.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.74. WirelessGate's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 WirelessGate (TSE:9419), the current Interest Coverage is 34.42 as of Dec. 2025. 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 WirelessGate (TSE:9419) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WirelessGate stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円289.00 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円224.79. GuruFocus considers WirelessGate to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9419:

  • Interest Coverage: 34.42 (58% below median its 10-year median of 81.89)
  • GF Value™: 円224.79 vs. price of 円289.00 (28.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 626.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#32 of 283)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9419 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WirelessGate Business Description

Address 2-2-20 Higashishinagaw, 5th Floor Tennozu Ocean Square, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-0002
WirelessGate Inc provides wireless broadband services in Japan. The company functions in three segments namely, Wireless Broadband Services, Wireless Business Domain Services, and Other.
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