Higashi Holdings Co (TSE:9029) Interest Coverage: 55.99 (As of Mar. 2026) — 37% Below Median

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TSE:9029 Higashi Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9029
92 GF Score
Price 円1,927.00
GF Value 円1,857.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Higashi Holdings Co Interest Coverage?

Higashi Holdings Co TSE:9029 +0.26% 92 Interest Coverage is 55.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 88.52. GuruFocus rates TSE:9029 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,857.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Transportation companies, Higashi Holdings Co ranks better than 89.42% 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. Higashi Holdings Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,186 Mil. Higashi Holdings Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-39 Mil. Higashi Holdings Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.99. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:9029' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.14   Med: 88.52   Max: 171.89
Current: 58.14


TSE:9029's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
89.42% of 841 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.68 vs TSE:9029: 58.14

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


Higashi Holdings Co  (TSE:9029) 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 .


Higashi Holdings Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Higashi Holdings Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Higashi Holdings 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.

Higashi Holdings Co Interest Coverage Chart

Higashi Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Higashi Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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TSE:9029 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Higashi Holdings 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.


Higashi Holdings Co Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Higashi Holdings Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Higashi Holdings 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.

Higashi Holdings 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, Higashi Holdings Co's Interest Expense was 円-70 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円4,044 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,961 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4044.457/-69.562
=58.14

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Higashi Holdings Co's Interest Expense was 円-39 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円2,186 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,961 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2185.964/-39.045
=55.99

* 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 55.99 mean?
Higashi Holdings Co (TSE:9029) has a Interest Coverage of 55.99 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Higashi Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 88.52. Over the past decade, Higashi Holdings Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 58.14 to 171.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Higashi Holdings Co ranks #89 out of 841 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Higashi Holdings Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Higashi Holdings Co's current Interest Coverage of 55.99 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 88.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.14 to a high of 171.89. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.68. Higashi Holdings Co's value of 55.99 is 885.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Higashi Holdings Co ranks #89 out of 841 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Higashi Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Higashi Holdings Co's Interest Coverage compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Higashi Holdings Co ranks #89 out of 841 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Higashi Holdings Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.68. Higashi Holdings Co's value of 55.99 is 885.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Higashi Holdings Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 58.14 to 171.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 88.52 vs. the industry median of 5.68, Higashi Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.68, based on 841 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. Higashi Holdings Co's current Interest Coverage of 55.99 is 885.7% 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 Higashi Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Higashi Holdings Co's current Interest Coverage is 55.99, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 88.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Higashi Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Higashi Holdings Co (TSE:9029) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,857.97, compared to a current price of 円1,927.00 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 55.99, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 88.52 and 885.7% above the Transportation industry median of 5.68. Higashi Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Higashi Holdings Co (TSE:9029), the current Interest Coverage is 55.99 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 Higashi Holdings Co (TSE:9029) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Higashi Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,927.00 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,857.97. GuruFocus considers Higashi Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9029:

  • Interest Coverage: 55.99 (37% below median its 10-year median of 88.52)
  • GF Value™: 円1,857.97 vs. price of 円1,927.00 (3.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 885.7% above the Transportation median (#89 of 841)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9029 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Higashi Holdings Co Business Description

Address 3-1-9 Uchikubojicho, Chuo-Ku, Osaka, JPN, 540-0013
Higashi Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the business of logistics services. Its operations are carried out through the following business division:3PL Services, Comprehensive logistics services, General affairs logistics and BPO solutions, Office relocation services, In-house logistics services, PC kitting and IT-related services, Nursing care equipment rental and sales service, and Other Solutions.
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