Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018) Interest Coverage: 70.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — 1345% Above Median


TSE:7018 Naikai Zosen Corp TSE:7018
71 GF Score
Price 円9,070.00
GF Value 円5,607.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Naikai Zosen Interest Coverage?

Naikai Zosen TSE:7018 -0.33% 71 Interest Coverage is 70.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1345% above its 10-year median of 4.86. GuruFocus rates TSE:7018 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,607.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 241 Aerospace & Defense companies, Naikai Zosen ranks better than 82.99% 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. Naikai Zosen's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,685 Mil. Naikai Zosen's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-24 Mil. Naikai Zosen's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 70.21. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Naikai Zosen Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TSE:7018' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.34   Med: 4.86   Max: 52.15
Current: 52.15


TSE:7018's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
82.99% of 241 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.69 vs TSE:7018: 52.15

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


Naikai Zosen  (TSE:7018) 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 .


Naikai Zosen Interest Coverage Related Terms


Naikai Zosen Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Naikai Zosen'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.

Naikai Zosen Interest Coverage Chart

Naikai Zosen Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.65 8.26 32.82 17.48 52.15

Naikai Zosen Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 9.46 14.48 21.05 39.77 70.21

TSE:7018 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Naikai Zosen'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.


Naikai Zosen Interest Coverage vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Naikai Zosen's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Naikai Zosen's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Naikai Zosen 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.

Naikai Zosen'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, Naikai Zosen's Interest Expense was 円-59 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円3,077 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,155 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3077/-59
=52.15

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Naikai Zosen's Interest Expense was 円-24 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,685 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,155 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1685/-24
=70.21

* 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 70.21 mean?
Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018) has a Interest Coverage of 70.21 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Naikai Zosen and its competitors. This is 1345% above median its historical median of 4.86. Over the past decade, Naikai Zosen's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.34 to 52.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Naikai Zosen ranks #41 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Naikai Zosen's Interest Coverage too high?
Naikai Zosen's current Interest Coverage of 70.21 is 1345% above median its 10-year median of 4.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 52.15. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Interest Coverage is 8.69. Naikai Zosen's value of 70.21 is 707.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naikai Zosen ranks #41 out of 241 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Naikai Zosen has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naikai Zosen's Interest Coverage compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Naikai Zosen ranks #41 out of 241 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Naikai Zosen in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.69. Naikai Zosen's value of 70.21 is 707.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Naikai Zosen's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.34 to 52.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.86 vs. the industry median of 8.69, Naikai Zosen 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Interest Coverage among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.69, based on 241 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. Naikai Zosen's current Interest Coverage of 70.21 is 707.9% 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 Naikai Zosen and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naikai Zosen's current Interest Coverage is 70.21, which is 1345% above median its own 10-year median of 4.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naikai Zosen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,607.21, compared to a current price of 円9,070.00 — trading 61.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 70.21, which is 1345% above median its 10-year median of 4.86 and 707.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.69. Naikai Zosen's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018), the current Interest Coverage is 70.21 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 Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naikai Zosen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円9,070.00 is trading 61.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,607.21. GuruFocus considers Naikai Zosen to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7018:

  • Interest Coverage: 70.21 (1345% above median its 10-year median of 4.86)
  • GF Value™: 円5,607.21 vs. price of 円9,070.00 (61.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 707.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#41 of 241)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7018 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Naikai Zosen Business Description

Address 226-6 swamp town Setoda Onomichi, Hiroshima, JPN, 722-2493
Naikai Zosen Corp is a shipbuilding company. The company constructs various ships, such as container ships, product tankers, car carriers, bulk carriers, chemical tankers, cargo ships, passenger ferries, and research vessels.
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