Nissui (FRA:71N) Interest Coverage: 8.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Below Median


FRA:71N Nissui Corp FRA:71N
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What is Nissui Interest Coverage?

Nissui FRA:71N 80 Interest Coverage is 8.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 12.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:71N with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.53. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,507 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nissui ranks better than 56.07% on this metric.

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 by its Interest Expense. Nissui's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €49 Mil. Nissui's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-6 Mil. Nissui's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.53. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nissui's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:71N' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.03   Med: 12.29   Max: 23.23
Current: 12.14


FRA:71N's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
56.07% of 1507 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs FRA:71N: 12.14

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


Nissui  (FRA:71N) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Nissui Interest Coverage Related Terms


Nissui Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nissui's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Nissui Interest Coverage Chart

Nissui Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.23 14.96 10.03 10.04 12.14

Nissui Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:71N vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nissui's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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.


Nissui Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nissui's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nissui's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Nissui Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


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

Nissui's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Nissui's Interest Expense was €-18 Mil. Its Operating Income was €220 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €736 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*220.427/-18.152
=12.14

Nissui's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Nissui's Interest Expense was €-6 Mil. Its Operating Income was €49 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €736 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*49.164/-5.767
=8.53

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 8.53 mean?
Nissui (FRA:71N) has a Interest Coverage of 8.53 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Nissui and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 12.29. Over the past decade, Nissui's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.03 to 23.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Nissui ranks #662 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Nissui's Interest Coverage too high?
Nissui's current Interest Coverage of 8.53 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 12.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.03 to a high of 23.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Nissui's value of 8.53 is 0.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nissui ranks #662 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nissui has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nissui's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nissui ranks #662 out of 1507 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Nissui in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Nissui's value of 8.53 is 0.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Nissui's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.03 to 23.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.29 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Nissui has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nissui's current Interest Coverage of 8.53 is 0.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Nissui and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nissui's current Interest Coverage is 8.53, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 12.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nissui stock overvalued right now?
Nissui (FRA:71N) has a current Interest Coverage of 8.53. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.53, compared to a current price of €6.90 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.53, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 12.29 and 0.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Nissui's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nissui (FRA:71N), the current Interest Coverage is 8.53 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 Nissui (FRA:71N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissui stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.90 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.53.

Key valuation signals for FRA:71N:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.53 (31% below median its 10-year median of 12.29)
  • GF Value™: €5.53 vs. price of €6.90 (24.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 0.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#662 of 1507)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:71N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nissui Business Description

Other Exchanges 1332:Japan71N:Germany
Address 1-3-1 Nishi-Shinbashi, Nishi-Shinbashi Square, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8676
Nissui Corp mainly operates in the marine and food product businesses. The company divides its business activities into four segments: the marine products segment, which is engaged in the fishing, processing, and sale of marine products; the food segment, which produces and sells processed food products; the fine segment, which consists of the manufacture and sale of generic pharmaceuticals and health food; and the logistics segment, which is engaged in the cold storage of marine products and cargo transportation. The company also provides construction and repair of ships, marine transportation, and engineering services, and it operates in cosmetics business through its subsidiary. It generates the majority of its revenue from the food segment.
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