Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060) Interest Coverage: 4.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Below Median


TSE:9060 Japan Logistic Systems Corp TSE:9060
76 GF Score
Price 円4,300.00
GF Value 円4,444.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Logistic Systems Interest Coverage?

Japan Logistic Systems TSE:9060 -0.35% 76 Interest Coverage is 4.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 5.83. GuruFocus rates TSE:9060 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,444.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Transportation companies, Japan Logistic Systems ranks worse than 52.03% 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. Japan Logistic Systems's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円573 Mil. Japan Logistic Systems's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-142 Mil. Japan Logistic Systems's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.04. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:9060' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 5.83   Max: 7.99
Current: 5.46


TSE:9060's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
52.03% of 838 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.72 vs TSE:9060: 5.46

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


Japan Logistic Systems  (TSE:9060) 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 .


Japan Logistic Systems Interest Coverage Related Terms


Japan Logistic Systems Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Logistic Systems'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.

Japan Logistic Systems Interest Coverage Chart

Japan Logistic Systems Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Japan Logistic Systems 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 6.22 3.68 8.22 7.12 4.04

TSE:9060 vs ODFL, XPO, KNX: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Japan Logistic Systems'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.


Japan Logistic Systems Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Logistic Systems's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Logistic Systems's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Japan Logistic Systems 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.

Japan Logistic Systems'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, Japan Logistic Systems's Interest Expense was 円-263 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,437 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円13,308 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1437.123/-263.144
=5.46

Japan Logistic Systems's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Japan Logistic Systems's Interest Expense was 円-142 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円573 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円13,308 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*572.665/-141.681
=4.04

* 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 4.04 mean?
Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060) has a Interest Coverage of 4.04 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Japan Logistic Systems and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 5.83. Over the past decade, Japan Logistic Systems' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.57 to 7.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Logistic Systems ranks #436 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Japan Logistic Systems' Interest Coverage too high?
Japan Logistic Systems' current Interest Coverage of 4.04 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 5.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 7.99. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Japan Logistic Systems' value of 4.04 is 29.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Logistic Systems ranks #436 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Logistic Systems has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Logistic Systems' Interest Coverage compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Logistic Systems ranks #436 out of 838 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Japan Logistic Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Japan Logistic Systems' value of 4.04 is 29.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Logistic Systems' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.57 to 7.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.83 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Japan Logistic Systems has consistently been below 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 5.72, based on 838 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. Japan Logistic Systems's current Interest Coverage of 4.04 is 29.4% below 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 Japan Logistic Systems and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Logistic Systems's current Interest Coverage is 4.04, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 5.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Logistic Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,444.13, compared to a current price of 円4,300.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.04, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 5.83 and 29.4% below the Transportation industry median of 5.72. Japan Logistic Systems' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060), the current Interest Coverage is 4.04 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 Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Logistic Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円4,300.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,444.13. GuruFocus considers Japan Logistic Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9060:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.04 (31% below median its 10-year median of 5.83)
  • GF Value™: 円4,444.13 vs. price of 円4,300.00 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.4% below the Transportation median (#436 of 838)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9060 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Logistic Systems Business Description

Address 5-11-3, Shinbashi, Shinbashi Sumitomo Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0004
Japan Logistic Systems Corp provides lorry and cargo transportation as well as third-party logistic services. It also offers warehousing, insurance agency, worker dispatching as well as industrial waste collection and transportation services.
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