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HitoMile CoTSE:7686 73 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7686 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円566.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 251 Retail - Defensive companies, HitoMile Co ranks better than 58.17% 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. HitoMile Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-81 Mil. HitoMile Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-34 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for HitoMile Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7686'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.35 Med: 38.67 Max: 63.57
Current: 13.45
TSE:7686's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 58.17% of 251
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs TSE:7686: 13.45
HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) 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 .
HitoMile Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
HitoMile Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HitoMile 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.
TSE:7686 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, HitoMile 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.
HitoMile Co Interest Coverage vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HitoMile Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HitoMile Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
HitoMile Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on HitoMile Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, HitoMile Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.35 to 63.57. According to the industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #105 out of 251 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is HitoMile Co's Interest Coverage too high?
HitoMile Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.35 to a high of 63.57. Based on the distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #105 out of 251 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HitoMile Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HitoMile Co's Interest Coverage compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #105 out of 251 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts HitoMile Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.80. Historically, HitoMile Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.35 to 63.57 over the past decade. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.80, based on 251 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. 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 HitoMile Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HitoMile Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HitoMile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円566.00, compared to a current price of 円440.00 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). HitoMile Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円440.00 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円566.00.
GuruFocus considers HitoMile Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7686:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: 円566.00 vs. price of 円440.00 (22.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HitoMile Co Ltd is engaged in wholesaling and retailing of alcoholic beverages and other food products. The company sells alcoholic beverages, seasonings and food materials to restaurants in Tokyo. Its segments include: Time-Slot Delivery Business; Delivery Business; Storefront Sales Business; and Other Business.
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