TYOYF (Taiyo Yuden Co) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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TYOYF Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd TYOYF
66 GF Score
Price $91.99
GF Value $20.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Taiyo Yuden Co Financial Strength?

Taiyo Yuden Co TYOYF 66 Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TYOYF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Taiyo Yuden Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Taiyo Yuden Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.40. Taiyo Yuden Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48. As of today, Taiyo Yuden Co's Altman Z-Score is 4.70.


Taiyo Yuden Co  (OTCPK:TYOYF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Taiyo Yuden Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Taiyo Yuden Co Financial Strength Related Terms


TYOYF vs APH, GLW: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Taiyo Yuden Co's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Taiyo Yuden Co Financial Strength vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Taiyo Yuden Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiyo Yuden Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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Taiyo Yuden Co Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). 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.

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:

Taiyo Yuden Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $857 Mil.

Taiyo Yuden Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*21.912/-3.422
=6.40

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Taiyo Yuden Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(221.795 + 857.163) / 2248.564
=0.48

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Taiyo Yuden Co has a Z-score of 4.70, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.7 is strong.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 7 mean?
Taiyo Yuden Co (TYOYF) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Taiyo Yuden Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Taiyo Yuden Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is Taiyo Yuden Co's Financial Strength too high?
Taiyo Yuden Co's current Financial Strength of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Taiyo Yuden Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiyo Yuden Co's Financial Strength compare to APH and GLW?
Taiyo Yuden Co's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Taiyo Yuden Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Hardware company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Taiyo Yuden Co and its competitors. Taiyo Yuden Co's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiyo Yuden Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Yuden Co (TYOYF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.35, compared to a current price of $91.99 — trading 352% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Taiyo Yuden Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Taiyo Yuden Co (TYOYF), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 Taiyo Yuden Co (TYOYF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Yuden Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $91.99 is trading 352% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.35. GuruFocus considers Taiyo Yuden Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TYOYF:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $20.35 vs. price of $91.99 (352% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Taiyo Yuden Co Business Description

Address 6-16-20, Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110-0005
Taiyo Yuden produces passive components for electronic devices. Passive components are used to enable wireless communication, store electricity, handle electric flow, remove electromagnetic noise from circuits, and so on. Passive components are imperative for electronic circuits—for instance, one high-end smartphone contains more than 1,000 passive components. Taiyo Yuden is the global third multilayer ceramic capacitor supplier by revenue, with a low-teens market share.
66GF Score

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