House Foods GroupHOFJF 78 Interest Coverage is 32.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 192.55. GuruFocus rates HOFJF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.59. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,510 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, House Foods Group ranks better than 77.02% 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. House Foods Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $21 Mil. House Foods Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1 Mil.
House Foods Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.79.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for House Foods Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
HOFJF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.31 Med: 192.55 Max: 373.35
Current: 46.31
HOFJF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 77.02% of 1510
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.64
vs HOFJF: 46.31
House Foods Group (OTCPK:HOFJF) 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 .
House Foods Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
House Foods Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for House Foods Group'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, House Foods Group'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.
House Foods Group Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, House Foods Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where House Foods Group'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.
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a Interest Coverage of 32.79 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on House Foods Group and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 192.55. Over the past decade, House Foods Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 46.31 to 373.35. According to the industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #347 out of 1510 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is House Foods Group's Interest Coverage too high?
House Foods Group's current Interest Coverage of 32.79 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 192.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.31 to a high of 373.35. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. House Foods Group's value of 32.79 is 279.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #347 out of 1510 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, House Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does House Foods Group's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #347 out of 1510 companies for Interest Coverage. This places House Foods Group in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. House Foods Group's value of 32.79 is 279.5% above this benchmark. Historically, House Foods Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 46.31 to 373.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 192.55 vs. the industry median of 8.64, House Foods Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.64, based on 1,510 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. House Foods Group's current Interest Coverage of 32.79 is 279.5% 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 House Foods Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. House Foods Group's current Interest Coverage is 32.79, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 192.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is House Foods Group stock overvalued right now?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a current Interest Coverage of 32.79. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.59, compared to a current price of $19.36 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 32.79, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 192.55 and 279.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.64. House Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF), the current Interest Coverage is 32.79 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, House Foods Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.36 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.59.
Key valuation signals for HOFJF:
Interest Coverage: 32.79 (83% below median its 10-year median of 192.55)
GF Value™: $16.59 vs. price of $19.36 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 279.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#347 of 1510)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOFJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
House Foods Group Inc is a Japan-based company which produces and sells processed foods including curry roux, and spices. It also diversifies into snacks, instant noodles, and retort pouch products. The company's segments include Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business, Health Food Business, International Food Business. The Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business contributes to the majority of the company's revenue.
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