HUB Co (TSE:3030) Interest Coverage: 18.44 (As of Feb. 2026) — 84% Below Median

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TSE:3030 HUB Co Ltd TSE:3030
75 GF Score
Price 円834.00
GF Value 円939.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HUB Co Interest Coverage?

HUB Co TSE:3030 +0.24% 75 Interest Coverage is 18.44 as of Feb. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 113.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:3030 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円939.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Restaurants companies, HUB Co ranks better than 79.01% 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. HUB Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円225 Mil. HUB Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-12 Mil. HUB Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 18.44. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:3030' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.45   Med: 113.67   Max: 227.26
Current: 22.89


TSE:3030's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
79.01% of 262 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.57 vs TSE:3030: 22.89

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


HUB Co  (TSE:3030) 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 .


HUB Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


HUB Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HUB 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.

HUB Co Interest Coverage Chart

HUB Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 9.45 19.90 22.89

HUB Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 6.91 23.80 15.87 27.75 18.44

TSE:3030 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, HUB 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.


HUB Co Interest Coverage vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HUB Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HUB 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.

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

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026, HUB Co's Interest Expense was 円-23 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円534 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円890 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*534.487/-23.353
=22.89

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

Here, for the six months ended in Feb. 2026, HUB Co's Interest Expense was 円-12 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円225 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円890 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*225.022/-12.201
=18.44

* 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 18.44 mean?
HUB Co (TSE:3030) has a Interest Coverage of 18.44 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on HUB Co and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 113.67. Over the past decade, HUB Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.45 to 227.26. According to the industry distribution chart, HUB Co ranks #55 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is HUB Co's Interest Coverage too high?
HUB Co's current Interest Coverage of 18.44 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 113.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.45 to a high of 227.26. The Restaurants industry median Interest Coverage is 6.57. HUB Co's value of 18.44 is 180.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HUB Co ranks #55 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HUB Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HUB Co's Interest Coverage compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HUB Co ranks #55 out of 262 companies for Interest Coverage. This places HUB Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.57. HUB Co's value of 18.44 is 180.7% above this benchmark. Historically, HUB Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.45 to 227.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 113.67 vs. the industry median of 6.57, HUB 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 Restaurants company?
The median Interest Coverage among Restaurants companies is 6.57, based on 262 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. HUB Co's current Interest Coverage of 18.44 is 180.7% 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 HUB Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HUB Co's current Interest Coverage is 18.44, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 113.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HUB Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HUB Co (TSE:3030) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円939.44, compared to a current price of 円834.00 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.44, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 113.67 and 180.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 6.57. HUB Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 HUB Co (TSE:3030), the current Interest Coverage is 18.44 as of Feb. 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 HUB Co (TSE:3030) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HUB Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円834.00 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円939.44. GuruFocus considers HUB Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3030:

  • Interest Coverage: 18.44 (84% below median its 10-year median of 113.67)
  • GF Value™: 円939.44 vs. price of 円834.00 (11.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 180.7% above the Restaurants median (#55 of 262)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HUB Co Business Description

Address Sotokanda 3-chome, 14-10 Akihabara HF Building 7th floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN
HUB Co Ltd is a Japan based company engages in the operation of British pub business. The pubs serve beers, cocktails, wines and whiskeys, British-styled home cooked food such as fish and chips, and other original menu.
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