NNRDF (Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co) Interest Coverage: 8.63 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median


NNRDF Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Ltd NNRDF
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GF Value $14.03
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What is Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Interest Coverage?

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co NNRDF 71 Interest Coverage is 8.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 10.78. GuruFocus rates NNRDF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.03. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Transportation companies, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co ranks better than 63.79% 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. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $47 Mil. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5 Mil. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.63. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NNRDF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.76   Med: 10.78   Max: 11.9
Current: 9.3


NNRDF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63.79% of 845 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.66 vs NNRDF: 9.30

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


Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co  (OTCPK:NNRDF) 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 .


Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nishi-Nippon Railroad 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.

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Interest Coverage Chart

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NNRDF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Nishi-Nippon Railroad 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.


Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co 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.

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co'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, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's Interest Expense was $-20 Mil. Its Operating Income was $190 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,879 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*190.386/-20.481
=9.30

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's Interest Expense was $-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was $47 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,879 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*47.27/-5.476
=8.63

* 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 8.63 mean?
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co (NNRDF) has a Interest Coverage of 8.63 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 10.78. Over the past decade, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.76 to 11.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co ranks #306 out of 845 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.63 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 10.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.76 to a high of 11.90. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.66. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's value of 8.63 is 52.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co ranks #306 out of 845 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's Interest Coverage compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co ranks #306 out of 845 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.66. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's value of 8.63 is 52.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.76 to 11.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.78 vs. the industry median of 5.66, Nishi-Nippon Railroad 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 a Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.66, based on 845 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. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.63 is 52.5% 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 Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's current Interest Coverage is 8.63, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 10.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co stock overvalued right now?
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co (NNRDF) has a current Interest Coverage of 8.63. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.03, compared to a current price of $15.00 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.63, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 10.78 and 52.5% above the Transportation industry median of 5.66. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co (NNRDF), the current Interest Coverage is 8.63 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 Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co (NNRDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.00 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.03.

Key valuation signals for NNRDF:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.63 (20% below median its 10-year median of 10.78)
  • GF Value™: $14.03 vs. price of $15.00 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.5% above the Transportation median (#306 of 845)

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


Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9031:Japan
Address 3-5-7 Hakataekimae, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, JPN, 810-8570
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Ltd organises itself into six segments: transportation, real estate, distribution, logistics, leisure, and other. The transportation segment transports passengers by rail, bus, and taxi. The real estate business develops, sells, and leases commercial and residential buildings. The distribution segment operates supermarkets. The logistics segment operates an international air-cargo-handling business. The leisure segment operates hotels and other leisure businesses. The company derives the majority of its revenue domestically.
71GF Score

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