IX Knowledge (TSE:9753) Interest Coverage: 599.14 (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Below Median


TSE:9753 IX Knowledge Inc TSE:9753
91 GF Score
Price 円1,307.00
GF Value 円1,248.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is IX Knowledge Interest Coverage?

IX Knowledge TSE:9753 +1.87% 91 Interest Coverage is 599.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 1,259.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:9753 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,248.03 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,702 Software companies, IX Knowledge ranks better than 81.67% 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. IX Knowledge's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,123 Mil. IX Knowledge's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-2 Mil. IX Knowledge's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 599.14. 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. IX Knowledge Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TSE:9753' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 322.6   Med: 1259.55   Max: 4211.63
Current: 560.11


TSE:9753's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
81.67% of 1702 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.75 vs TSE:9753: 560.11

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


IX Knowledge  (TSE:9753) 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 .


IX Knowledge Interest Coverage Related Terms


IX Knowledge Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IX Knowledge'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.

IX Knowledge Interest Coverage Chart

IX Knowledge Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4,211.63 1,356.30 1,354.44 1,648.51 560.11

IX Knowledge Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 1,330.86 1,574.94 1,729.58 524.73 599.14

TSE:9753 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, IX Knowledge'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.


IX Knowledge Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, IX Knowledge's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IX Knowledge 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.

IX Knowledge'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, IX Knowledge's Interest Expense was 円-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円2,207 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円140 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2207.413/-3.941
=560.11

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, IX Knowledge's Interest Expense was 円-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,123 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円140 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1122.786/-1.874
=599.14

* 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 599.14 mean?
IX Knowledge (TSE:9753) has a Interest Coverage of 599.14 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on IX Knowledge and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 1,259.55. Over the past decade, IX Knowledge's Interest Coverage has ranged from 322.60 to 4,211.63. According to the industry distribution chart, IX Knowledge ranks #312 out of 1702 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is IX Knowledge's Interest Coverage too high?
IX Knowledge's current Interest Coverage of 599.14 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1,259.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 322.60 to a high of 4,211.63. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.75. IX Knowledge's value of 599.14 is 2320.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IX Knowledge ranks #312 out of 1702 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IX Knowledge has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IX Knowledge's Interest Coverage compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IX Knowledge ranks #312 out of 1702 companies for Interest Coverage. This places IX Knowledge in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.75. IX Knowledge's value of 599.14 is 2320.8% above this benchmark. Historically, IX Knowledge's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 322.60 to 4,211.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,259.55 vs. the industry median of 24.75, IX Knowledge 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.75, based on 1,702 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. IX Knowledge's current Interest Coverage of 599.14 is 2320.8% 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 IX Knowledge and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IX Knowledge's current Interest Coverage is 599.14, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 1,259.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IX Knowledge stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IX Knowledge (TSE:9753) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,248.03, compared to a current price of 円1,307.00 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 599.14, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1,259.55 and 2320.8% above the Software industry median of 24.75. IX Knowledge's overall GF Score™ is 91/100. 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 IX Knowledge (TSE:9753), the current Interest Coverage is 599.14 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 IX Knowledge (TSE:9753) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IX Knowledge stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,307.00 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,248.03. GuruFocus considers IX Knowledge to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9753:

  • Interest Coverage: 599.14 (52% below median its 10-year median of 1,259.55)
  • GF Value™: 円1,248.03 vs. price of 円1,307.00 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100
  • Industry Position: 2320.8% above the Software median (#312 of 1702)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9753 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IX Knowledge Business Description

Address 3-22-23 Kaigan, MSC Center Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0022
IX Knowledge Inc is engaged in consulting service, system construction, and outsourcing service. The other service offered by the company include system verification, system management, system development, total quality solutions, cloud based services, consulting, and others.
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