Mitsui E&S CoMIESF 58 Interest Coverage is 18.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 303% above its 10-year median of 4.58. GuruFocus rates MIESF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.73. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Aerospace & Defense companies, Mitsui E&S Co ranks better than 73.86% 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. Mitsui E&S Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $41 Mil. Mitsui E&S Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2 Mil.
Mitsui E&S Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.48.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsui E&S Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MIESF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.43 Med: 4.58 Max: 21.78
Current: 21.78
MIESF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 73.86% of 241
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.69
vs MIESF: 21.78
Mitsui E&S Co (OTCPK:MIESF) 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 .
Mitsui E&S Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Mitsui E&S Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsui E&S 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.
MIESF vs GE, RTX, BA: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Mitsui E&S 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.
Mitsui E&S Co Interest Coverage vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Mitsui E&S Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsui E&S 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.
Mitsui E&S Co (MIESF) has a Interest Coverage of 18.48 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mitsui E&S Co and its competitors. This is 303% above median its historical median of 4.58. Over the past decade, Mitsui E&S Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.43 to 21.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui E&S Co ranks #63 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Mitsui E&S Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Mitsui E&S Co's current Interest Coverage of 18.48 is 303% above median its 10-year median of 4.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 21.78. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Interest Coverage is 8.69. Mitsui E&S Co's value of 18.48 is 112.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui E&S Co ranks #63 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsui E&S Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui E&S Co's Interest Coverage compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Mitsui E&S Co ranks #63 out of 241 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Mitsui E&S Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.69. Mitsui E&S Co's value of 18.48 is 112.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsui E&S Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.43 to 21.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.58 vs. the industry median of 8.69, Mitsui E&S Co 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Interest Coverage among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.69, based on 241 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. Mitsui E&S Co's current Interest Coverage of 18.48 is 112.7% 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 Mitsui E&S Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsui E&S Co's current Interest Coverage is 18.48, which is 303% above median its own 10-year median of 4.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui E&S Co stock overvalued right now?
Mitsui E&S Co (MIESF) has a current Interest Coverage of 18.48. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.73, compared to a current price of $35.32 — trading 124.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.48, which is 303% above median its 10-year median of 4.58 and 112.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.69. Mitsui E&S Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Mitsui E&S Co (MIESF), the current Interest Coverage is 18.48 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 Mitsui E&S Co (MIESF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui E&S Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.32 is trading 124.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.73.
Key valuation signals for MIESF:
Interest Coverage: 18.48 (303% above median its 10-year median of 4.58)
GF Value™: $15.73 vs. price of $35.32 (124.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#63 of 241)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIESF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsui E&S Co Ltd constructs commercial and naval ships, engines and generators, plants, and other engineering projects. It manufactures carriers, tankers, vessels, and underwater vehicles for a variety of end markets. Engineering and design teams work to enhance technological capabilities and deliver advanced ships. Mitsui has three business segments: ship and ocean projects (approximately half of total revenue), machinery and systems, and engineering. It plans and builds chemical, power generation, water, and waste plants to help customers develop cost-effective products. After-sales services repair industrial machinery and deliver spare parts to customers. Japan and Brazil generate more sales than any other country.
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