Morito Co (TSE:9837) Interest Coverage: 114.73 (As of Nov. 2025) — 36% Below Median

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TSE:9837 Morito Co Ltd TSE:9837
88 GF Score
Price 円1,767.00
GF Value 円1,856.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Morito Co Interest Coverage?

Morito Co TSE:9837 -0.34% 88 Interest Coverage is 114.73 as of Nov. 2025, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 178.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:9837 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,856.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 825 Retail - Cyclical companies, Morito Co ranks better than 90.3% 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. Morito Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円1,763 Mil. Morito Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円-15 Mil. Morito Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 114.73. 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. Morito Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TSE:9837' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.32   Med: 178.64   Max: 300.91
Current: 131.99


TSE:9837's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
90.3% of 825 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.47 vs TSE:9837: 131.99

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


Morito Co  (TSE:9837) 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 .


Morito Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Morito Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Morito 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.

Morito Co Interest Coverage Chart

Morito Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 151.38 160.72 194.57 162.70 131.99

Morito Co Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 144.03 186.59 143.07 158.79 114.73

TSE:9837 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Morito 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.


Morito Co Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Morito Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9837
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Morito 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.

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

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025, Morito Co's Interest Expense was 円-25 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円3,334 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,350 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Nov. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Nov. 2025 )
=-1*3333.81/-25.259
=131.99

Morito Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Nov. 2025, Morito Co's Interest Expense was 円-15 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,763 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,350 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Nov. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=-1*1762.927/-15.366
=114.73

* 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 114.73 mean?
Morito Co (TSE:9837) has a Interest Coverage of 114.73 as of Nov. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Morito Co and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 178.64. Over the past decade, Morito Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 59.32 to 300.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Morito Co ranks #80 out of 825 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Morito Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Morito Co's current Interest Coverage of 114.73 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 178.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.32 to a high of 300.91. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.47. Morito Co's value of 114.73 is 1435.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Morito Co ranks #80 out of 825 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Morito Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morito Co's Interest Coverage compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Morito Co ranks #80 out of 825 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Morito Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.47. Morito Co's value of 114.73 is 1435.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Morito Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 59.32 to 300.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 178.64 vs. the industry median of 7.47, Morito 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.47, based on 825 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. Morito Co's current Interest Coverage of 114.73 is 1435.9% 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 Morito Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Morito Co's current Interest Coverage is 114.73, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 178.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morito Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morito Co (TSE:9837) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,856.90, compared to a current price of 円1,767.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 114.73, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 178.64 and 1435.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.47. Morito Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Morito Co (TSE:9837), the current Interest Coverage is 114.73 as of Nov. 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 Morito Co (TSE:9837) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morito Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,767.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,856.90. GuruFocus considers Morito Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9837:

  • Interest Coverage: 114.73 (36% below median its 10-year median of 178.64)
  • GF Value™: 円1,856.90 vs. price of 円1,767.00 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1435.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#80 of 825)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9837 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Morito Co Business Description

Address 1-5-4 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 541-0054
Morito Co Ltd produces and supplies parts such as eyelets, snap fasteners, buckles, tape, and shoe uppers to all sorts of brands. It also designs and produces apparel, bags, and other products. The company supplies a host of products to a wide range of markets, including braces, supports, school supplies, and straps, in addition to footwear-related products such as insoles. It also specializes in supply of parts for automobile, railway, and aircraft interiors.
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