Shimojima Co (TSE:7482) Interest Coverage: 2,099.00 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Below Median


TSE:7482 Shimojima Co Ltd TSE:7482
80 GF Score
Price 円1,336.00
GF Value 円1,427.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Shimojima Co Interest Coverage?

Shimojima Co TSE:7482 +0.45% 80 Interest Coverage is 2,099.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 3,457.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:7482 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,427.75 (Fairly Valued). Among 314 Packaging & Containers companies, Shimojima Co ranks better than 96.5% 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. Shimojima Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,099 Mil. Shimojima Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-1 Mil. Shimojima Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2,099.00. 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. Shimojima Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TSE:7482' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3457   Med: 3457   Max: 3457
Current: 3457


TSE:7482's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
96.5% of 314 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.125 vs TSE:7482: 3457.00

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


Shimojima Co  (TSE:7482) 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 .


Shimojima Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Shimojima Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shimojima 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.

Shimojima Co Interest Coverage Chart

Shimojima Co 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 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3,457.00

Shimojima Co 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 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2,099.00

TSE:7482 vs SW, PKG, IP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Shimojima 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.


Shimojima Co Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shimojima Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shimojima 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.

Shimojima Co'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, Shimojima Co's Interest Expense was 円-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円3,457 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円286 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3457/-1
=3,457.00

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Shimojima Co's Interest Expense was 円-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円2,099 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円286 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2099/-1
=2,099.00

* 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 2,099.00 mean?
Shimojima Co (TSE:7482) has a Interest Coverage of 2,099.00 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Shimojima Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 3,457.00. Over the past decade, Shimojima Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3,457.00 to 3,457.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Shimojima Co ranks #11 out of 314 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Shimojima Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Shimojima Co's current Interest Coverage of 2,099.00 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 3,457.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3,457.00 to a high of 3,457.00. The Packaging & Containers industry median Interest Coverage is 6.13. Shimojima Co's value of 2,099.00 is 34169.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shimojima Co ranks #11 out of 314 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shimojima Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimojima Co's Interest Coverage compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Shimojima Co ranks #11 out of 314 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Shimojima Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.13. Shimojima Co's value of 2,099.00 is 34169.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shimojima Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3,457.00 to 3,457.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3,457.00 vs. the industry median of 6.13, Shimojima 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.13, based on 314 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. Shimojima Co's current Interest Coverage of 2,099.00 is 34169.4% 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 Shimojima Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shimojima Co's current Interest Coverage is 2,099.00, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 3,457.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shimojima Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimojima Co (TSE:7482) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,427.75, compared to a current price of 円1,336.00 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2,099.00, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 3,457.00 and 34169.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 6.13. Shimojima Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Shimojima Co (TSE:7482), the current Interest Coverage is 2,099.00 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 Shimojima Co (TSE:7482) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimojima Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,336.00 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,427.75. GuruFocus considers Shimojima Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7482:

  • Interest Coverage: 2,099.00 (39% below median its 10-year median of 3,457.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,427.75 vs. price of 円1,336.00 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100
  • Industry Position: 34169.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#11 of 314)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7482 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shimojima Co Business Description

Address 29-8 Asakusabashi 5-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 111-0053
Shimojima Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing packaging materials. It is engaged in retailing and wholesaling paper bags, wrapping paper, paper containers, plastic bags, and food packaging materials. The company is also engaged in supplying stationery, sundry goods, and horticulture-related materials. The business consists of three main segments: Paper Products, Chemical Products, Packaging Materials, and Store Supplies.
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