HSHIF (Hoshizaki) Interest Coverage: 9.72 (As of Dec. 2025) — 98% Below Median


HSHIF Hoshizaki Corp HSHIF
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GF Value $44.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hoshizaki Interest Coverage?

Hoshizaki HSHIF 93 Interest Coverage is 9.72 as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 543.28. GuruFocus rates HSHIF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,325 Industrial Products companies, Hoshizaki ranks better than 62.92% 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. Hoshizaki's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $36 Mil. Hoshizaki's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-4 Mil. Hoshizaki's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.72. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

HSHIF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.15   Med: 543.28   Max: 1921.47
Current: 28.15


HSHIF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
62.92% of 2325 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.8 vs HSHIF: 28.15

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


Hoshizaki  (OTCPK:HSHIF) 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 .


Hoshizaki Interest Coverage Related Terms


Hoshizaki Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hoshizaki'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.

Hoshizaki Interest Coverage Chart

Hoshizaki Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 593.53 652.50 543.65 29.93 29.98

Hoshizaki 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 27.20 86.57 38.47 9.72 23.11

HSHIF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hoshizaki'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.


Hoshizaki Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Hoshizaki 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.

Hoshizaki's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Hoshizaki's Interest Expense was $-11 Mil. Its Operating Income was $333 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*333.085/-11.109
=29.98

Hoshizaki's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Hoshizaki's Interest Expense was $-4 Mil. Its Operating Income was $36 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*36.161/-3.72
=9.72

* 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 9.72 mean?
Hoshizaki (HSHIF) has a Interest Coverage of 9.72 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hoshizaki and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 543.28. Over the past decade, Hoshizaki's Interest Coverage has ranged from 28.15 to 1,921.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoshizaki ranks #862 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Hoshizaki's Interest Coverage too high?
Hoshizaki's current Interest Coverage of 9.72 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 543.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.15 to a high of 1,921.47. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Hoshizaki's value of 9.72 is 34.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoshizaki ranks #862 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hoshizaki has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoshizaki's Interest Coverage compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hoshizaki ranks #862 out of 2325 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Hoshizaki in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Hoshizaki's value of 9.72 is 34.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hoshizaki's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 28.15 to 1,921.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 543.28 vs. the industry median of 14.80, Hoshizaki 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.80, based on 2,325 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. Hoshizaki's current Interest Coverage of 9.72 is 34.3% 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 Hoshizaki and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hoshizaki's current Interest Coverage is 9.72, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 543.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoshizaki stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoshizaki (HSHIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.36, compared to a current price of $33.13 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.72, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 543.28 and 34.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.80. Hoshizaki's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Hoshizaki (HSHIF), the current Interest Coverage is 9.72 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hoshizaki (HSHIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoshizaki stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $33.13 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.36. GuruFocus considers Hoshizaki to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSHIF:

  • Interest Coverage: 9.72 (98% below median its 10-year median of 543.28)
  • GF Value™: $44.36 vs. price of $33.13 (25.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 34.3% below the Industrial Products median (#862 of 2325)

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


Hoshizaki Business Description

Address 3-16 Minamikan, Sakaemachi, Aichi Prefecture, Toyoake, JPN, 470-1194
Hoshizaki manufactures and sells commercial food service equipment globally. The company's main products include refrigerators, ice machines, dishwashers, beer dispensers, and hygiene control equipment. Its products are used mainly in restaurants, supermarkets, cafeterias, and the agro-fishery industry. The company was formerly known as Hoshizaki Electric and changed its name to Hoshizaki Corp. in 2016. Founded in 1947, Hoshizaki's headquarters are in Toyoake (Aichi prefecture), Japan.
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