Port of TaurangaNZSE:POT +2.30%94 Interest Coverage is 11.72 as of Dec. 2025, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 7.26. GuruFocus rates NZSE:POT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$7.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Transportation companies, Port of Tauranga ranks better than 67.9% 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. Port of Tauranga's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$99.1 Mil. Port of Tauranga's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-8.5 Mil.
Port of Tauranga's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.72.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Port of Tauranga's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:POT'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.7 Med: 7.26 Max: 10.92
Current: 10.92
NZSE:POT's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 67.9% of 838
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.72
vs NZSE:POT: 10.92
Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) 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 .
Port of Tauranga Interest Coverage Related Terms
Port of Tauranga Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Port of Tauranga'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.
Port of Tauranga Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Port of Tauranga'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.
Port of Tauranga Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Port of Tauranga's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Port of Tauranga'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.
Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) has a Interest Coverage of 11.72 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Port of Tauranga and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 7.26. Over the past decade, Port of Tauranga's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.70 to 10.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Port of Tauranga ranks #269 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Port of Tauranga's Interest Coverage too high?
Port of Tauranga's current Interest Coverage of 11.72 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 7.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.70 to a high of 10.92. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Port of Tauranga's value of 11.72 is 104.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Port of Tauranga ranks #269 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Port of Tauranga has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Port of Tauranga's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Port of Tauranga ranks #269 out of 838 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Port of Tauranga in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Port of Tauranga's value of 11.72 is 104.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Port of Tauranga's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.70 to 10.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.26 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Port of Tauranga 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 5.72, based on 838 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. Port of Tauranga's current Interest Coverage of 11.72 is 104.9% 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 Port of Tauranga and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Port of Tauranga's current Interest Coverage is 11.72, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 7.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Port of Tauranga stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$7.32, compared to a current price of NZ$8.90 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 11.72, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 7.26 and 104.9% above the Transportation industry median of 5.72. Port of Tauranga's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT), the current Interest Coverage is 11.72 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 Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Port of Tauranga stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$8.90 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$7.32.
GuruFocus considers Port of Tauranga to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:POT:
Interest Coverage: 11.72 (61% above median its 10-year median of 7.26)
GF Value™: NZ$7.32 vs. price of NZ$8.90 (21.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.9% above the Transportation median (#269 of 838)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:POT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Port of Tauranga is the largest, fastest-growing, and most efficient port in New Zealand. The company was established in 1985 by the government and remains majority owned by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. The port is connected by road and rail to Auckland, Waikato, and the central North Island. In addition to the port at Tauranga, the firm owns stakes in smaller ports and inland freight hubs closer to Auckland and on the South Island to facilitate trade flows.
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