Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) Interest Expense: 円-181 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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TSE:2923 Sato Foods Co Ltd TSE:2923
78 GF Score
Price 円8,330.00
GF Value 円8,290.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sato Foods Co Interest Expense?

Sato Foods Co TSE:2923 -0.12% 78 Interest Expense is 円-181 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2923 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,290.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Sato Foods Co's interest expense for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円 -107 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円-181 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. Sato Foods Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円 1,316 Mil. Sato Foods Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円 -107 Mil. Sato Foods Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 12.28. 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.

Sato Foods Co  (TSE:2923) 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.

Sato Foods Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円-107 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,316 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円14,443 Mil.

Sato Foods Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*1315.583/-107.137
=12.28

* 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.

Sato Foods Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sato Foods Co'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.

Sato Foods Co Interest Expense Chart

Sato Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Interest Expense
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Sato Foods Co Semi-Annual Data
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TSE:2923
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Sato Foods Co 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-181 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-181 Mil mean?
Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) has a Interest Expense of 円-181 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sato Foods Co and its competitors.
Is Sato Foods Co's Interest Expense too high?
Sato Foods Co's current Interest Expense is 円-181 Mil. Overall, Sato Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato Foods Co's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Sato Foods Co's Interest Expense of 円-181 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 Sato Foods Co and its competitors. Sato Foods Co's current Interest Expense is 円-181 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,290.11, compared to a current price of 円8,330.00 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is 円-181 Mil. Sato Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923), the current Interest Expense is 円-181 Mil as of Apr. 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円8,330.00 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,290.11. GuruFocus considers Sato Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2923:

  • Interest Expense: 円-181 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円8,290.11 vs. price of 円8,330.00 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sato Foods Co Business Description

Address 13-5 Takaramachi, Niigatahigashi-ku, Niigata Prefecture, Niigata, JPN, 950-8730
Sato Foods Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of packed mochi and packed cooked rice in Japan. Its packaged rice cakes include Sato sliced rice-cake crisp and slit, Round rice-cake single pack and Sato Kagami Mochi. Its packed rice products include Sato rice, low-protein rice and others.
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