Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) Interest Expense: 円-789 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4228 Sekisui Kasei Co Ltd TSE:4228
53 GF Score
Price 円509.00
GF Value 円358.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sekisui Kasei Co Interest Expense?

Sekisui Kasei Co TSE:4228 -0.39% 53 Interest Expense is 円-789 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4228 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円358.69 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Sekisui Kasei Co's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円 -343 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-789 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. Sekisui Kasei Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円 1,772 Mil. Sekisui Kasei Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円 -343 Mil. Sekisui Kasei Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.17. 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.

Sekisui Kasei Co  (TSE:4228) 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.

Sekisui Kasei Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-343 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,772 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円24,783 Mil.

Sekisui Kasei 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*1772/-343
=5.17

* 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. Sekisui Kasei Co Ltd interest coverage is 3.23, which is low.

Sekisui Kasei Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sekisui Kasei 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.

Sekisui Kasei Co Interest Expense Chart

Sekisui Kasei Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Sekisui Kasei Co Semi-Annual Data
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Sekisui Kasei 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-789 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-789 Mil mean?
Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) has a Interest Expense of 円-789 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sekisui Kasei Co and its competitors.
Is Sekisui Kasei Co's Interest Expense too high?
Sekisui Kasei Co's current Interest Expense is 円-789 Mil. Overall, Sekisui Kasei Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekisui Kasei Co's Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Sekisui Kasei Co's Interest Expense of 円-789 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 Sekisui Kasei Co and its competitors. Sekisui Kasei Co's current Interest Expense is 円-789 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekisui Kasei Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円358.69, compared to a current price of 円509.00 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is 円-789 Mil. Sekisui Kasei Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228), the current Interest Expense is 円-789 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 Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Kasei Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円509.00 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円358.69. GuruFocus considers Sekisui Kasei Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4228:

  • Interest Expense: 円-789 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円358.69 vs. price of 円509.00 (41.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sekisui Kasei Co Business Description

Address 2-4-4 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8565
Sekisui Kasei Co Ltd is a plastic provider solution company. The company is engaged in manufacture and sale of foamed plastic and other plastic products. It operates in two segments, Human Life, and Industry. The products in human life segment include Eslen beads, Eslen sheet, Eslen wood, Interforms, ES molded products such as ES Dan mat, Eslen block used in agricultural and fishery materials, food packaging materials, distribution materials, construction materials, civil engineering materials. The products in Industry segment are Pioceran, Literon, Neomicrolen, Serpet, Techpolymer, Technogel, Techheater, Elastil, Formac, ST-LAYER used in automotive materials, vehicle parts packaging, industrial materials, industrial packaging, electronic component materials, medical and health materials.
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