Fuji Nihon (TSE:2114) Interest Coverage: 42.65 (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Below Median


TSE:2114 Fuji Nihon Corp TSE:2114
71 GF Score
Price 円624.00
GF Value 円602.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Fuji Nihon Interest Coverage?

Fuji Nihon TSE:2114 +0.65% 71 Interest Coverage is 42.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 58.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:2114 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円602.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,506 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fuji Nihon ranks better than 78.29% 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. Fuji Nihon's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,706 Mil. Fuji Nihon's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-40 Mil. Fuji Nihon's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.65. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:2114' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.82   Med: 58.71   Max: 102.81
Current: 50.77


TSE:2114's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
78.29% of 1506 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.585 vs TSE:2114: 50.77

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


Fuji Nihon  (TSE:2114) 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 .


Fuji Nihon Interest Coverage Related Terms


Fuji Nihon Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fuji Nihon'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.

Fuji Nihon Interest Coverage Chart

Fuji Nihon Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Fuji Nihon Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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TSE:2114 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Fuji Nihon'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.


Fuji Nihon Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Fuji Nihon 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.

Fuji Nihon'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, Fuji Nihon's Interest Expense was 円-70 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円3,554 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,928 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3554/-70
=50.77

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Fuji Nihon's Interest Expense was 円-40 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,706 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,928 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1706/-40
=42.65

* 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 42.65 mean?
Fuji Nihon (TSE:2114) has a Interest Coverage of 42.65 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Fuji Nihon and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 58.71. Over the past decade, Fuji Nihon's Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.82 to 102.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuji Nihon ranks #327 out of 1506 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Fuji Nihon's Interest Coverage too high?
Fuji Nihon's current Interest Coverage of 42.65 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 58.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.82 to a high of 102.81. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. Fuji Nihon's value of 42.65 is 396.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fuji Nihon ranks #327 out of 1506 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fuji Nihon has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuji Nihon's Interest Coverage compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fuji Nihon ranks #327 out of 1506 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Fuji Nihon in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. Fuji Nihon's value of 42.65 is 396.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Fuji Nihon's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.82 to 102.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.71 vs. the industry median of 8.59, Fuji Nihon 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 8.59, based on 1,506 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. Fuji Nihon's current Interest Coverage of 42.65 is 396.8% 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 Fuji Nihon and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fuji Nihon's current Interest Coverage is 42.65, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 58.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuji Nihon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuji Nihon (TSE:2114) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円602.95, compared to a current price of 円624.00 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 42.65, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 58.71 and 396.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.59. Fuji Nihon'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 Fuji Nihon (TSE:2114), the current Interest Coverage is 42.65 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 Fuji Nihon (TSE:2114) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuji Nihon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円624.00 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円602.95. GuruFocus considers Fuji Nihon to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2114:

  • Interest Coverage: 42.65 (27% below median its 10-year median of 58.71)
  • GF Value™: 円602.95 vs. price of 円624.00 (3.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 396.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#327 of 1506)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2114 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fuji Nihon Business Description

Address No.7, 6-7 Kabutocho, 7th Floor, Kabutocho Heiwa Building, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0026
Fuji Nihon Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of sugar and sugar-related products. The company is also engaged in the business of functional materials, cut flower active agents and food additives.
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