Kewpie (TSE:2809) Interest Expense: 円-367 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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TSE:2809 Kewpie Corp TSE:2809
82 GF Score
Price 円4,488.00
GF Value 円3,749.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kewpie Interest Expense?

Kewpie TSE:2809 +0.40% 82 Interest Expense is 円-367 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2809 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,749.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Kewpie's interest expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円 -167 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円-367 Mil.

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. Kewpie's Operating Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円 12,210 Mil. Kewpie's Interest Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円 -167 Mil. Kewpie's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 73.11. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Kewpie  (TSE:2809) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

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

Kewpie's Interest Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円-167 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円12,210 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円25,000 Mil.

Kewpie's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*12210/-167
=73.11

* 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Kewpie Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Kewpie Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kewpie's Interest Expense 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.

Kewpie Interest Expense Chart

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TSE:2809
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Kewpie Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-367 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of 円-367 Mil mean?
Kewpie (TSE:2809) has a Interest Expense of 円-367 Mil as of May. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Kewpie and its competitors.
Is Kewpie's Interest Expense too high?
Kewpie's current Interest Expense is 円-367 Mil. Overall, Kewpie has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewpie's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Kewpie's Interest Expense of 円-367 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Kewpie and its competitors. Kewpie's current Interest Expense is 円-367 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewpie stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewpie (TSE:2809) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,749.81, compared to a current price of 円4,488.00 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is 円-367 Mil. Kewpie's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kewpie (TSE:2809), the current Interest Expense is 円-367 Mil as of May. 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 Kewpie (TSE:2809) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewpie stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,488.00 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,749.81. GuruFocus considers Kewpie to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2809:

  • Interest Expense: 円-367 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円3,749.81 vs. price of 円4,488.00 (19.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2809 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kewpie Business Description

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Address 1-4-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
Kewpie Corp is a Japanese packaged-food company. The company operates through six segments. The Common segment handles shared operations such as food manufacturing machinery and general food products. The Fine Chemicals segment produces ingredients like hyaluronic acid and egg yolk lecithin for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food applications. The For Business Use and For Commercial Use segments manufacture and sell mayonnaise, dressings, pasta sauces, egg products, and salads for household and institutional markets. The Fruit Solutions segment offers jams and processed fruit products for home and industrial use, while the Overseas segment manufactures and sells food products such as mayonnaise and dressings in markets across Asia, North America, and other regions.
82GF Score

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