Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Higashimaru CoFSE:2058 -1.39%57 Interest Coverage is 7.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 16.48. GuruFocus rates FSE:2058 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,012.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,516 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Higashimaru Co ranks worse than 54.35% 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. Higashimaru Co's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円236 Mil. Higashimaru Co's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-31 Mil.
Higashimaru Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.61.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Higashimaru Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:2058'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.91 Med: 16.48 Max: 22.13
Current: 7.13
FSE:2058's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 54.35% of 1516
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.605
vs FSE:2058: 7.13
Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) 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 .
Higashimaru Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Higashimaru Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Higashimaru Co'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.
FSE:2058 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Higashimaru Co'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.
Higashimaru Co Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Higashimaru Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Higashimaru Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) has a Interest Coverage of 7.61 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Higashimaru Co and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 16.48. Over the past decade, Higashimaru Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.91 to 22.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Higashimaru Co ranks #824 out of 1516 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Higashimaru Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Higashimaru Co's current Interest Coverage of 7.61 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 16.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 22.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. Higashimaru Co's value of 7.61 is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Higashimaru Co ranks #824 out of 1516 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Higashimaru Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Higashimaru Co's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Higashimaru Co ranks #824 out of 1516 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Higashimaru Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. Higashimaru Co's value of 7.61 is 11.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Higashimaru Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.91 to 22.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.48 vs. the industry median of 8.61, Higashimaru Co 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 8.61, based on 1,516 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. Higashimaru Co's current Interest Coverage of 7.61 is 11.6% 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 Higashimaru Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Higashimaru Co's current Interest Coverage is 7.61, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 16.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Higashimaru Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,012.11, compared to a current price of 円991.00 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.61, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 16.48 and 11.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.61. Higashimaru Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 warning signs 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 Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058), the current Interest Coverage is 7.61 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 Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Higashimaru Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円991.00 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,012.11.
GuruFocus considers Higashimaru Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:2058:
Interest Coverage: 7.61 (54% below median its 10-year median of 16.48)
GF Value™: 円1,012.11 vs. price of 円991.00 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#824 of 1516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:2058 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Higashimaru Co Ltd produces, sells and exports food products. It has a fisheries business and food business. Its fisheries business engaged in the production and sale of yellowtail feeds and mixed feeds for various fish farms. The company offers formula feeds for fish culture and also provides instant noodles, noodle dishes, noodle soups, wheat noodles, snacks, and fruit juices, among others.
57GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FSE:2058
Interest Coverage is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FSE:2058 has been successfully added to your 
