Zojirushi (TSE:7965) Interest Coverage: 186.18 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:7965 Zojirushi Corp TSE:7965
76 GF Score
Price 円1,382.00
GF Value 円1,769.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Zojirushi Interest Coverage?

Zojirushi TSE:7965 -0.79% 76 Interest Coverage is 186.18 as of May. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 172.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:7965 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,769.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 294 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Zojirushi ranks better than 87.41% 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. Zojirushi's Operating Income for the six months ended in May. 2026 was 円5,213 Mil. Zojirushi's Interest Expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was 円-28 Mil. Zojirushi's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 186.18. 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. Zojirushi Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

TSE:7965' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.24   Med: 172.97   Max: 777.86
Current: 172.84


TSE:7965's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
87.41% of 294 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 10.955 vs TSE:7965: 172.84

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


Zojirushi  (TSE:7965) 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 .


Zojirushi Interest Coverage Related Terms


Zojirushi Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zojirushi'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.

Zojirushi Interest Coverage Chart

Zojirushi Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Interest Coverage
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Zojirushi Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 121.42 54.62 211.78 150.88 186.18

TSE:7965 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Zojirushi'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.


Zojirushi Interest Coverage vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zojirushi's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zojirushi 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.

Zojirushi's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025, Zojirushi's Interest Expense was 円-40 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円7,436 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円855 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Nov. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Nov. 2025 )
=-1*7436/-40
=185.90

Zojirushi's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in May. 2026, Zojirushi's Interest Expense was 円-28 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円5,213 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円690 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*5213/-28
=186.18

* 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 186.18 mean?
Zojirushi (TSE:7965) has a Interest Coverage of 186.18 as of May. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Zojirushi and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 172.97. Over the past decade, Zojirushi's Interest Coverage has ranged from 60.24 to 777.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Zojirushi ranks #37 out of 294 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Zojirushi's Interest Coverage too high?
Zojirushi's current Interest Coverage of 186.18 is near median its 10-year median of 172.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.24 to a high of 777.86. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Interest Coverage is 10.96. Zojirushi's value of 186.18 is 1599.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zojirushi ranks #37 out of 294 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zojirushi has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zojirushi's Interest Coverage compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Zojirushi ranks #37 out of 294 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Zojirushi in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.96. Zojirushi's value of 186.18 is 1599.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Zojirushi's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 60.24 to 777.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 172.97 vs. the industry median of 10.96, Zojirushi 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Interest Coverage among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 10.96, based on 294 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. Zojirushi's current Interest Coverage of 186.18 is 1599.5% 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 Zojirushi and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zojirushi's current Interest Coverage is 186.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 172.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zojirushi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zojirushi (TSE:7965) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,769.44, compared to a current price of 円1,382.00 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 186.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 172.97 and 1599.5% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 10.96. Zojirushi's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Zojirushi (TSE:7965), the current Interest Coverage is 186.18 as of May. 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 Zojirushi (TSE:7965) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zojirushi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,382.00 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,769.44. GuruFocus considers Zojirushi to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7965:

  • Interest Coverage: 186.18 (near median its 10-year median of 172.97)
  • GF Value™: 円1,769.44 vs. price of 円1,382.00 (21.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1599.5% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#37 of 294)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7965 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zojirushi Business Description

Other Exchanges ZOJIF:USA
Address 1-20-5, Tenma, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8511
Zojirushi Corp engages in the manufacturing and sales of cooking appliances, household appliances, living products and related businesses. Its products include Rice cookers/warmers, Electric pots, Electric kettles, Electric griddles, Coffee makers, Oven ranges, Glass carafes, Stainless-steel vacuum bottles, Stainless-steel tumblers, Stainless-steel food jars, Thermal lunch boxes, Stainless-steel carafes, Steam humidifiers, Air cleaners, Dish dryers, and Bedding dryers.
76GF Score

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