Sankyu (FRA:SNK) Interest Coverage: 30.32 (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Below Median


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What is Sankyu Interest Coverage?

Sankyu FRA:SNK 84 Interest Coverage is 30.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 52.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:SNK with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.12. Among 838 Transportation companies, Sankyu ranks better than 83.29% 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. Sankyu's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €61 Mil. Sankyu's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2 Mil. Sankyu's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.32. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

FRA:SNK' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.49   Med: 52.18   Max: 72.95
Current: 31.49


FRA:SNK's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
83.29% of 838 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.72 vs FRA:SNK: 31.49

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


Sankyu  (FRA:SNK) 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 .


Sankyu Interest Coverage Related Terms


Sankyu Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sankyu'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.

Sankyu Interest Coverage Chart

Sankyu Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Sankyu Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 30.51 30.27 31.52 33.90 30.32

FRA:SNK vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Sankyu'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.


Sankyu Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Sankyu's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sankyu 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.

Sankyu'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, Sankyu's Interest Expense was €-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was €236 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €241 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*235.707/-7.484
=31.49

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Sankyu's Interest Expense was €-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was €61 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €241 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*60.982/-2.011
=30.32

* 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 30.32 mean?
Sankyu (FRA:SNK) has a Interest Coverage of 30.32 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sankyu and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 52.18. Over the past decade, Sankyu's Interest Coverage has ranged from 31.49 to 72.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Sankyu ranks #140 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Sankyu's Interest Coverage too high?
Sankyu's current Interest Coverage of 30.32 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 52.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.49 to a high of 72.95. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Sankyu's value of 30.32 is 430.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sankyu ranks #140 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sankyu has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sankyu's Interest Coverage compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Sankyu ranks #140 out of 838 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sankyu in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Sankyu's value of 30.32 is 430.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sankyu's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 31.49 to 72.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.18 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Sankyu has consistently been above 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.72, based on 838 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. Sankyu's current Interest Coverage of 30.32 is 430.1% above 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 Sankyu and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sankyu's current Interest Coverage is 30.32, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 52.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sankyu stock overvalued right now?
Sankyu (FRA:SNK) has a current Interest Coverage of 30.32. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.12, compared to a current price of €46.40 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 30.32, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 52.18 and 430.1% above the Transportation industry median of 5.72. Sankyu's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Sankyu (FRA:SNK), the current Interest Coverage is 30.32 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 Sankyu (FRA:SNK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €46.40 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €36.12.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SNK:

  • Interest Coverage: 30.32 (42% below median its 10-year median of 52.18)
  • GF Value™: €36.12 vs. price of €46.40 (28.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100
  • Industry Position: 430.1% above the Transportation median (#140 of 838)

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


Sankyu Business Description

Other Exchanges 9065:Japan
Address 6-5-23, Kachidoki, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0054
Sankyu Inc is a Japanese engineering, construction, and logistics service provider. It mainly offers logistics solutions, plant engineering/installation services, and on-site plant services. Its operational activities include the transport of general cargo, the storage of goods, and port terminal management services. It also provides plant maintenance, equipment fortification, engineering services, and general industrial machinery production.
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