Avic Co (TSE:9554) Interest Coverage: 41.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — 82% Below Median

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TSE:9554 Avic Co Ltd TSE:9554
77 GF Score
Price 円1,668.00
GF Value 円2,256.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Avic Co Interest Coverage?

Avic Co TSE:9554 -1.01% 77 Interest Coverage is 41.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 232.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:9554 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,256.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 603 Media - Diversified companies, Avic Co ranks better than 73.96% 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. Avic Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円277 Mil. Avic Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-7 Mil. Avic Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.58. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:9554' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 75.14   Med: 232.01   Max: 529.93
Current: 75.14


TSE:9554's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
73.96% of 603 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88 vs TSE:9554: 75.14

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


Avic Co  (TSE:9554) 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 .


Avic Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Avic Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avic 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.

Avic Co Interest Coverage Chart

Avic Co Annual Data
Trend Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 117.55 529.93 339.61 308.57 155.45

Avic Co Quarterly Data
Sep20 Sep21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 N/A 129.21 111.96 128.45 41.58

TSE:9554 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Avic 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.


Avic Co Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Avic Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Avic 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.

Avic Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025, Avic Co's Interest Expense was 円-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円725 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円474 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*724.545/-4.661
=155.45

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Avic Co's Interest Expense was 円-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円277 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,614 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*276.563/-6.651
=41.58

* 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 41.58 mean?
Avic Co (TSE:9554) has a Interest Coverage of 41.58 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Avic Co and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 232.01. Over the past decade, Avic Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 75.14 to 529.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Avic Co ranks #157 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Avic Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Avic Co's current Interest Coverage of 41.58 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 232.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 75.14 to a high of 529.93. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Avic Co's value of 41.58 is 250% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avic Co ranks #157 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avic Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avic Co's Interest Coverage compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Avic Co ranks #157 out of 603 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Avic Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Avic Co's value of 41.58 is 250% above this benchmark. Historically, Avic Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 75.14 to 529.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 232.01 vs. the industry median of 11.88, Avic 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 603 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. Avic Co's current Interest Coverage of 41.58 is 250% 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 Avic Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avic Co's current Interest Coverage is 41.58, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 232.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avic Co (TSE:9554) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,256.11, compared to a current price of 円1,668.00 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 41.58, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 232.01 and 250% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.88. Avic Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Avic Co (TSE:9554), the current Interest Coverage is 41.58 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 Avic Co (TSE:9554) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avic Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,668.00 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,256.11. GuruFocus considers Avic Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9554:

  • Interest Coverage: 41.58 (82% below median its 10-year median of 232.01)
  • GF Value™: 円2,256.11 vs. price of 円1,668.00 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 250% above the Media - Diversified median (#157 of 603)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9554 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Avic Co Business Description

Address 12-32 Akasaka 1-chome, 19th Floor, Ark Mori Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-6019
Website https://avic.jp
Avic Co Ltd provides digital marketing services. The various services offered by the company to its clients include internet advertising, SEO consulting, search design, article and content planning services, and others.
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