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Forval TelecomTSE:9445 71 Interest Coverage is 244.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 395% above its 10-year median of 49.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:9445 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円457.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Telecommunication Services companies, Forval Telecom ranks better than 96.82% 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. Forval Telecom's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円606 Mil. Forval Telecom's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-2 Mil.
Forval Telecom's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 244.26.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Forval Telecom Inc has no debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forval Telecom's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9445'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.22 Med: 49.36 Max: 288.37
Current: 288.37
TSE:9445's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 96.82% of 283
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs TSE:9445: 288.37
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 .
Forval Telecom Interest Coverage Related Terms
Forval Telecom Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forval Telecom'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.
TSE:9445 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Forval Telecom'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.
Forval Telecom Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Forval Telecom's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forval Telecom's Interest Coverage falls into.
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.
Forval Telecom (TSE:9445) has a Interest Coverage of 244.26 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Forval Telecom and its competitors. This is 395% above median its historical median of 49.36. Over the past decade, Forval Telecom's Interest Coverage has ranged from 28.22 to 288.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Forval Telecom ranks #9 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Forval Telecom's Interest Coverage too high?
Forval Telecom's current Interest Coverage of 244.26 is 395% above median its 10-year median of 49.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.22 to a high of 288.37. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Forval Telecom's value of 244.26 is 5053.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forval Telecom ranks #9 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Forval Telecom has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forval Telecom's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Forval Telecom ranks #9 out of 283 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Forval Telecom in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Forval Telecom's value of 244.26 is 5053.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Forval Telecom's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 28.22 to 288.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.36 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Forval Telecom 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. Forval Telecom's current Interest Coverage of 244.26 is 5053.2% 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 Forval Telecom 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. Forval Telecom's current Interest Coverage is 244.26, which is 395% above median its own 10-year median of 49.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forval Telecom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forval Telecom (TSE:9445) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円457.11, compared to a current price of 円538.00 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 244.26, which is 395% above median its 10-year median of 49.36 and 5053.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.74. Forval Telecom's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Forval Telecom (TSE:9445), the current Interest Coverage is 244.26 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 Forval Telecom (TSE:9445) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forval Telecom stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円538.00 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円457.11.
GuruFocus considers Forval Telecom to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9445:
Interest Coverage: 244.26 (395% above median its 10-year median of 49.36)
GF Value™: 円457.11 vs. price of 円538.00 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5053.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#9 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9445 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forval Telecom Inc provides telecommunications communication services and management consulting services in Japan. It provides discount international and domestic telephone and cellular phone services for the business and private sectors. It is also involved in the security certification acquisition consulting business.
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