Kyoei Tanker Co (TSE:9130) Interest Coverage: 1.94 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:9130 Kyoei Tanker Co Ltd TSE:9130
61 GF Score
Price 円1,454.00
GF Value 円1,092.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kyoei Tanker Co Interest Coverage?

Kyoei Tanker Co TSE:9130 -2.68% 61 Interest Coverage is 1.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:9130 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,092.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Transportation companies, Kyoei Tanker Co ranks worse than 76.93% 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. Kyoei Tanker Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円561 Mil. Kyoei Tanker Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-289 Mil. Kyoei Tanker Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.94. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Kyoei Tanker Co Ltd interest coverage is 2.24, which is low.

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

TSE:9130' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9   Med: 2.06   Max: 2.79
Current: 2.24


TSE:9130's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
76.93% of 841 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.76 vs TSE:9130: 2.24

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


Kyoei Tanker Co  (TSE:9130) 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 .


Kyoei Tanker Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kyoei Tanker Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyoei Tanker 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.

Kyoei Tanker Co Interest Coverage Chart

Kyoei Tanker 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 0.90 1.47 0.00 2.79 2.24

Kyoei Tanker 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 1.03 3.92 1.73 2.57 1.94

Kyoei Tanker Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kyoei Tanker 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.


Kyoei Tanker Co Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

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

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


TSE:9130
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Kyoei Tanker 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.

Kyoei Tanker 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, Kyoei Tanker Co's Interest Expense was 円-555 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,244 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円33,255 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1243.794/-555.005
=2.24

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Kyoei Tanker Co's Interest Expense was 円-289 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円561 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円33,255 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*560.755/-289.268
=1.94

* 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 1.94 mean?
Kyoei Tanker Co (TSE:9130) has a Interest Coverage of 1.94 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kyoei Tanker Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.06. Over the past decade, Kyoei Tanker Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.90 to 2.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyoei Tanker Co ranks #647 out of 841 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Kyoei Tanker Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Kyoei Tanker Co's current Interest Coverage of 1.94 is near median its 10-year median of 2.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 2.79. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.76. Kyoei Tanker Co's value of 1.94 is 66.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyoei Tanker Co ranks #647 out of 841 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kyoei Tanker Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyoei Tanker Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kyoei Tanker Co ranks #647 out of 841 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kyoei Tanker Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.76. Kyoei Tanker Co's value of 1.94 is 66.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kyoei Tanker Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.90 to 2.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 5.76, Kyoei Tanker Co 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 5.76, 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. Kyoei Tanker Co's current Interest Coverage of 1.94 is 66.3% 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 Kyoei Tanker Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyoei Tanker Co's current Interest Coverage is 1.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyoei Tanker Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoei Tanker Co (TSE:9130) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,092.19, compared to a current price of 円1,454.00 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 66.3% below the Transportation industry median of 5.76. Kyoei Tanker Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Kyoei Tanker Co (TSE:9130), the current Interest Coverage is 1.94 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 Kyoei Tanker Co (TSE:9130) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoei Tanker Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,454.00 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,092.19. GuruFocus considers Kyoei Tanker Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9130:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.94 (near median its 10-year median of 2.06)
  • GF Value™: 円1,092.19 vs. price of 円1,454.00 (33.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.3% below the Transportation median (#647 of 841)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9130 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyoei Tanker Co Business Description

Address 3-2-6 Mita, Minato-ku, G Square Mita 4th floor, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0073
Kyoei Tanker Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the shipping business. It provides shipping, shipping agency, and brokerage, seamen's dispatch, warehousing, and non-life insurance agency services, as well as real estate, building lease, and estate agency services. It is also engaged in lending, guarantee and investment related activities.
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