Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) Interest Expense: 円-161 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:3896 Awa Paper & Technological Co Inc TSE:3896
54 GF Score
Price 円407.00
GF Value 円516.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Awa Paper & Technological Co Interest Expense?

Awa Paper & Technological Co TSE:3896 -1.21% 54 Interest Expense is 円-161 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3896 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円516.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Awa Paper & Technological Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円 -42 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-161 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. Awa Paper & Technological Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円 241 Mil. Awa Paper & Technological Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円 -42 Mil. Awa Paper & Technological Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.80. 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.

Awa Paper & Technological Co  (TSE:3896) 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.

Awa Paper & Technological Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-42 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円241 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,689 Mil.

Awa Paper & Technological Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*241.351/-41.637
=5.80

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Awa Paper & Technological Co Inc interest coverage is 2.87, which is low.

Awa Paper & Technological Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Awa Paper & Technological 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.

Awa Paper & Technological Co Interest Expense Chart

Awa Paper & Technological Co Annual Data
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Awa Paper & Technological 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-161 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-161 Mil mean?
Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) has a Interest Expense of 円-161 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Awa Paper & Technological Co and its competitors.
Is Awa Paper & Technological Co's Interest Expense too high?
Awa Paper & Technological Co's current Interest Expense is 円-161 Mil. Overall, Awa Paper & Technological Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Awa Paper & Technological Co's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Awa Paper & Technological Co's Interest Expense of 円-161 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Forest Products 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co and its competitors. Awa Paper & Technological Co's current Interest Expense is 円-161 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Awa Paper & Technological Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円516.13, compared to a current price of 円407.00 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is 円-161 Mil. Awa Paper & Technological Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896), the current Interest Expense is 円-161 Mil 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awa Paper & Technological Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円407.00 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円516.13. GuruFocus considers Awa Paper & Technological Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3896:

  • Interest Expense: 円-161 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円516.13 vs. price of 円407.00 (21.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3896 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Awa Paper & Technological Co Business Description

Address 3-10-18, Minamiyasocho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima, JPN, 770-0005
Awa Paper & Technological Co Inc is engaged in manufacturing and selling papers. The company provides air filter media, polyolefin sheets, base papers, cabin filter media, heat radiation sheets and fins, carbon fiber reinforced plastics, ceramic sheets, and cushion papers, as well as graphitic, carbon fiber, activated carbon fiber, and activated carbon.
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