Keiyo Gas Co (TSE:9539) Interest Coverage: 14.23 (As of Jun. 2026) — 54% Below Median

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TSE:9539 Keiyo Gas Co Ltd TSE:9539
71 GF Score
Price 円1,352.00
GF Value 円964.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Keiyo Gas Co Interest Coverage?

Keiyo Gas Co TSE:9539 71 Interest Coverage is 14.23 as of Jun. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 31.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:9539 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円964.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 448 Utilities - Regulated companies, Keiyo Gas Co ranks better than 78.79% 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. Keiyo Gas Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,693 Mil. Keiyo Gas Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-119 Mil. Keiyo Gas Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.23. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:9539' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 31.21   Max: 80.16
Current: 11.88


TSE:9539's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
78.79% of 448 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.99 vs TSE:9539: 11.88

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


Keiyo Gas Co  (TSE:9539) 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 .


Keiyo Gas Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Keiyo Gas Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Keiyo Gas 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.

Keiyo Gas Co Interest Coverage Chart

Keiyo Gas Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Keiyo Gas Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:9539 vs ATO, NI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Keiyo Gas 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.


Keiyo Gas Co Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Keiyo Gas Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Keiyo Gas 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.

Keiyo Gas Co'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, Keiyo Gas Co's Interest Expense was 円-290 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円3,840 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円27,895 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*3840/-290
=13.24

Keiyo Gas Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Keiyo Gas Co's Interest Expense was 円-119 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,693 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円28,460 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*1693/-119
=14.23

* 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 14.23 mean?
Keiyo Gas Co (TSE:9539) has a Interest Coverage of 14.23 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Keiyo Gas Co and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 31.21. Over the past decade, Keiyo Gas Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.29 to 80.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Keiyo Gas Co ranks #95 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Keiyo Gas Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Keiyo Gas Co's current Interest Coverage of 14.23 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 31.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 80.16. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.99. Keiyo Gas Co's value of 14.23 is 256.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keiyo Gas Co ranks #95 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Keiyo Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keiyo Gas Co's Interest Coverage compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Keiyo Gas Co ranks #95 out of 448 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Keiyo Gas Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.99. Keiyo Gas Co's value of 14.23 is 256.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Keiyo Gas Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.29 to 80.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.21 vs. the industry median of 3.99, Keiyo Gas 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.99, based on 448 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. Keiyo Gas Co's current Interest Coverage of 14.23 is 256.6% 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 Keiyo Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keiyo Gas Co's current Interest Coverage is 14.23, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 31.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keiyo Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keiyo Gas Co (TSE:9539) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円964.61, compared to a current price of 円1,352.00 — trading 40.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 14.23, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 31.21 and 256.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.99. Keiyo Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Keiyo Gas Co (TSE:9539), the current Interest Coverage is 14.23 as of Jun. 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 Keiyo Gas Co (TSE:9539) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keiyo Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,352.00 is trading 40.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円964.61. GuruFocus considers Keiyo Gas Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9539:

  • Interest Coverage: 14.23 (54% below median its 10-year median of 31.21)
  • GF Value™: 円964.61 vs. price of 円1,352.00 (40.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 256.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#95 of 448)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9539 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Keiyo Gas Co Business Description

Address 2-8-8 Minami Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Ichikawa, JPN, 272-8580
Keiyo Gas Co Ltd is engaged in gas business. The company produces, process and sells gas byproducts. It is also engaged in production, sales, rental, installation, repair, maintenance and management of gas appliances, kitchen equipment, water supply, and drainage equipment, air conditioning equipment and housing equipment.
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