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Sekichu CoTSE:9976 +1.04%69 Interest Coverage is 7.70 as of Feb. 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 95.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:9976 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,197.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sekichu Co ranks better than 61.89% 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. Sekichu Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円102 Mil. Sekichu Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-13 Mil.
Sekichu Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.70.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sekichu Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9976'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.19 Med: 95.59 Max: 360.26
Current: 13.04
TSE:9976's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 61.89% of 824
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.46
vs TSE:9976: 13.04
Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) 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 .
Sekichu Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Sekichu Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sekichu 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.
TSE:9976 vs HD, LOW, FND: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Sekichu 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.
Sekichu Co Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sekichu Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sekichu Co'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.
Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) has a Interest Coverage of 7.70 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sekichu Co and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 95.59. Over the past decade, Sekichu Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.19 to 360.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #314 out of 824 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Sekichu Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Sekichu Co's current Interest Coverage of 7.70 is 92% below median its 10-year median of 95.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.19 to a high of 360.26. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.46. Sekichu Co's value of 7.70 is 3.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #314 out of 824 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sekichu Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekichu Co's Interest Coverage compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #314 out of 824 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Sekichu Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.46. Sekichu Co's value of 7.70 is 3.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sekichu Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.19 to 360.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.59 vs. the industry median of 7.46, Sekichu 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 7.46, based on 824 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. Sekichu Co's current Interest Coverage of 7.70 is 3.2% 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 Sekichu Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sekichu Co's current Interest Coverage is 7.70, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 95.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekichu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,197.54, compared to a current price of 円1,073.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.70, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 95.59 and 3.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.46. Sekichu Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976), the current Interest Coverage is 7.70 as of Feb. 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,073.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,197.54.
GuruFocus considers Sekichu Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9976:
Interest Coverage: 7.70 (92% below median its 10-year median of 95.59)
GF Value™: 円1,197.54 vs. price of 円1,073.00 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#314 of 824)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9976 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sekichu Co Ltd operates do-it-yourself stores, which provide wood, household items, housing materials, paints, gardening, plants, exteriors, and pet supplies. It also provides utensils, car articles, bicycles, and sports and leisure-time articles. The company operates in two segments, which include the Home Center Business handles a wide range of lifestyle-related products, including DIY supplies, household goods, car accessories, bicycles, leisure goods, and more. The Real Estate Leasing Business involves leasing real estate owned and managed by the company, as well as planning, constructing, and managing commercial facilities.
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