YAMCF (Yamaha) Interest Coverage: 70.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — 53% Above Median


YAMCF Yamaha Corp YAMCF
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What is Yamaha Interest Coverage?

Yamaha YAMCF 80 Interest Coverage is 70.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 46.26. GuruFocus rates YAMCF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 609 Travel & Leisure companies, Yamaha ranks better than 78.98% 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. Yamaha's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $31 Mil. Yamaha's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0 Mil. Yamaha's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 70.57. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

YAMCF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.23   Med: 46.26   Max: 152.77
Current: 40.83


YAMCF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
78.98% of 609 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.35 vs YAMCF: 40.83

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


Yamaha  (OTCPK:YAMCF) 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 .


Yamaha Interest Coverage Related Terms


Yamaha Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yamaha'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.

Yamaha Interest Coverage Chart

Yamaha Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Yamaha Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.24 2.96 0.00 48.09 70.57

YAMCF vs AS, HAS, LTH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Yamaha'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.


Yamaha Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yamaha's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Yamaha 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.

Yamaha'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, Yamaha's Interest Expense was $-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was $184 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $66 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*184.481/-4.518
=40.83

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Yamaha's Interest Expense was $-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $31 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $66 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*30.696/-0.435
=70.57

* 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 70.57 mean?
Yamaha (YAMCF) has a Interest Coverage of 70.57 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Yamaha and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 46.26. Over the past decade, Yamaha's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.23 to 152.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamaha ranks #128 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Yamaha's Interest Coverage too high?
Yamaha's current Interest Coverage of 70.57 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 46.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.23 to a high of 152.77. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Yamaha's value of 70.57 is 1219.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamaha ranks #128 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yamaha has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamaha's Interest Coverage compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Yamaha ranks #128 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Yamaha in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Yamaha's value of 70.57 is 1219.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Yamaha's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.23 to 152.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.26 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Yamaha 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.35, based on 609 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. Yamaha's current Interest Coverage of 70.57 is 1219.1% 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 Yamaha and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamaha's current Interest Coverage is 70.57, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 46.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamaha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha (YAMCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.51, compared to a current price of $6.97 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 70.57, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 46.26 and 1219.1% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.35. Yamaha's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Yamaha (YAMCF), the current Interest Coverage is 70.57 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 Yamaha (YAMCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.97 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.51. GuruFocus considers Yamaha to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for YAMCF:

  • Interest Coverage: 70.57 (53% above median its 10-year median of 46.26)
  • GF Value™: $8.51 vs. price of $6.97 (18.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1219.1% above the Travel & Leisure median (#128 of 609)

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


Yamaha Business Description

Address 10-1, Nakazawa-cho, Chuo-ku, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, JPN, 430-8650
Yamaha Corp is a Japanese manufacturer of musical instruments and audio equipment. The company operates through two business segments. The Musical Instruments segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pianos, electronic musical instruments, orchestral instruments, percussion instruments, and other related products. The Audio Equipment segment manufactures and sells audio equipment, professional audio systems, and information and communication equipment (ICT devices). The Company is also involved in components and equipment, including electronic devices, automotive interiors, and factory automation (FA) equipment, along with businesses in golf goods and resorts. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Musical instruments segment.
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