HOB Co (TSE:1382) Interest Coverage: 95.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 73% Below Median

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TSE:1382 HOB Co Ltd TSE:1382
41 GF Score
Price 円887.00
GF Value 円1,777.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HOB Co Interest Coverage?

HOB Co TSE:1382 +0.34% 41 Interest Coverage is 95.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 347.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:1382 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,777.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,513 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, HOB Co ranks worse than 66093.79% 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. HOB Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円21 Mil. HOB Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-0 Mil. HOB Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 95.48. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


TSE:1382's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 8.52
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


HOB Co  (TSE:1382) 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 .


HOB Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


HOB Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HOB 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.

HOB Co Interest Coverage Chart

HOB Co Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,254.46 1,710.29 347.93 212.67 0.00

HOB Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 0.00 1,196.73 95.48 No Debt

TSE:1382 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, HOB 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.


HOB Co Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HOB Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:1382
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HOB 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.

HOB Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026, HOB Co's Interest Expense was 円-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円-22 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.

HOB Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, HOB Co's Interest Expense was 円-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円21 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*20.719/-0.217
=95.48

* 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 95.48 mean?
HOB Co (TSE:1382) has a Interest Coverage of 95.48 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on HOB Co and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 347.93. According to the industry distribution chart, HOB Co ranks #999999 out of 1513 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is HOB Co's Interest Coverage too high?
HOB Co's current Interest Coverage of 95.48 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 347.93. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.52. HOB Co's value of 95.48 is 1020.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HOB Co ranks #999999 out of 1513 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HOB Co has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOB Co's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, HOB Co ranks #999999 out of 1513 companies for Interest Coverage. This places HOB Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.52. HOB Co's value of 95.48 is 1020.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 347.93 vs. the industry median of 8.52, HOB 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.52, based on 1,513 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. HOB Co's current Interest Coverage of 95.48 is 1020.7% 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 HOB Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HOB Co's current Interest Coverage is 95.48, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 347.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOB Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOB Co (TSE:1382) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,777.57, compared to a current price of 円887.00 — trading 50.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 95.48, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 347.93 and 1020.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.52. HOB Co's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 2 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 HOB Co (TSE:1382), the current Interest Coverage is 95.48 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 HOB Co (TSE:1382) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOB Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円887.00 is trading 50.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,777.57. GuruFocus considers HOB Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1382:

  • Interest Coverage: 95.48 (73% below median its 10-year median of 347.93)
  • GF Value™: 円1,777.57 vs. price of 円887.00 (50.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1020.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#999999 of 1513)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1382 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HOB Co Business Description

Address 14-1 Higashi-Kaguracho, Kamikawa, JPN
HOB Co Ltd is a horticultural biotechnology company produces and sells strawberries and seedlings for domestic pastry business throughout the year. It is also involved in the wholesale of fruits and vegetables, such as blueberries, mango, and kiwi.
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