HOIEF (Hosiden) Interest Coverage: 124.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 49% Below Median


HOIEF Hosiden Corp HOIEF
75 GF Score
Price $17.43
GF Value $22.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hosiden Interest Coverage?

Hosiden HOIEF 75 Interest Coverage is 124.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 246.04. GuruFocus rates HOIEF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,324 Industrial Products companies, Hosiden ranks better than 91.52% 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. Hosiden's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16 Mil. Hosiden's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0 Mil. Hosiden's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 124.39. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Hosiden Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

HOIEF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.46   Med: 246.04   Max: 463.24
Current: 427.47


HOIEF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
91.52% of 2324 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.835 vs HOIEF: 427.47

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


Hosiden  (OTCPK:HOIEF) 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 .


Hosiden Interest Coverage Related Terms


Hosiden Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hosiden'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.

Hosiden Interest Coverage Chart

Hosiden Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Hosiden 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 298.10 199.47 714.76 1,733.72 124.39

HOIEF vs VRT, BE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hosiden'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.


Hosiden Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hosiden's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hosiden 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.

Hosiden'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, Hosiden's Interest Expense was $-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $121 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $64 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*121.223/-0.284
=426.84

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Hosiden's Interest Expense was $-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $16 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $64 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*15.673/-0.126
=124.39

* 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 124.39 mean?
Hosiden (HOIEF) has a Interest Coverage of 124.39 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hosiden and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 246.04. Over the past decade, Hosiden's Interest Coverage has ranged from 20.46 to 463.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Hosiden ranks #197 out of 2324 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Hosiden's Interest Coverage too high?
Hosiden's current Interest Coverage of 124.39 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 246.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.46 to a high of 463.24. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. Hosiden's value of 124.39 is 738.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hosiden ranks #197 out of 2324 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hosiden has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hosiden's Interest Coverage compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hosiden ranks #197 out of 2324 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Hosiden in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. Hosiden's value of 124.39 is 738.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hosiden's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 20.46 to 463.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 246.04 vs. the industry median of 14.84, Hosiden 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.84, based on 2,324 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. Hosiden's current Interest Coverage of 124.39 is 738.5% 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 Hosiden and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hosiden's current Interest Coverage is 124.39, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 246.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosiden stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosiden (HOIEF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.63, compared to a current price of $17.43 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 124.39, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 246.04 and 738.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.84. Hosiden's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Hosiden (HOIEF), the current Interest Coverage is 124.39 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 Hosiden (HOIEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosiden stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $17.43 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.63. GuruFocus considers Hosiden to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HOIEF:

  • Interest Coverage: 124.39 (49% below median its 10-year median of 246.04)
  • GF Value™: $22.63 vs. price of $17.43 (23% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 738.5% above the Industrial Products median (#197 of 2324)

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


Hosiden Business Description

Other Exchanges 6804:JapanHOD:Germany
Address 4-33, Kitakyuhoji 1-Chome, Yao-City, Osaka, JPN, 581-0071
Hosiden Corp is a Japanese electronic parts and equipment manufacturer. The company offers its product through four segments, Electromechanical Components, Acoustic Components, Display Components, and Allied Equipment and Others. Its product portfolio includes connector, switch, acoustic parts, and touch panel that are also used in various electronic devices. It derives the majority of its revenues from its Electromechanical Components segment which mainly includes electrical parts.
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