Shibusawa Logistics (TSE:9304) Interest Coverage: 20.61 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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TSE:9304 Shibusawa Logistics Corp TSE:9304
69 GF Score
Price 円2,136.00
GF Value 円890.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Shibusawa Logistics Interest Coverage?

Shibusawa Logistics TSE:9304 +7.93% 69 Interest Coverage is 20.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 26.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:9304 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円890.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Transportation companies, Shibusawa Logistics ranks better than 80.38% 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. Shibusawa Logistics's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円948 Mil. Shibusawa Logistics's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-46 Mil. Shibusawa Logistics's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.61. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:9304' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.48   Med: 26.4   Max: 35.67
Current: 21.93


TSE:9304's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
80.38% of 841 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.68 vs TSE:9304: 21.93

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


Shibusawa Logistics  (TSE:9304) 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 .


Shibusawa Logistics Interest Coverage Related Terms


Shibusawa Logistics Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shibusawa Logistics'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.

Shibusawa Logistics Interest Coverage Chart

Shibusawa Logistics Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Shibusawa Logistics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 22.33 21.98 23.82 21.20 20.61

TSE:9304 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Shibusawa Logistics'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.


Shibusawa Logistics Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shibusawa Logistics's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shibusawa Logistics 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.

Shibusawa Logistics'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, Shibusawa Logistics's Interest Expense was 円-187 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円4,101 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円16,993 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4101/-187
=21.93

Shibusawa Logistics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Shibusawa Logistics's Interest Expense was 円-46 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円948 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円16,993 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*948/-46
=20.61

* 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 20.61 mean?
Shibusawa Logistics (TSE:9304) has a Interest Coverage of 20.61 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Shibusawa Logistics and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 26.40. Over the past decade, Shibusawa Logistics' Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.48 to 35.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Shibusawa Logistics ranks #165 out of 841 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Shibusawa Logistics' Interest Coverage too high?
Shibusawa Logistics' current Interest Coverage of 20.61 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 26.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.48 to a high of 35.67. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.68. Shibusawa Logistics' value of 20.61 is 262.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shibusawa Logistics ranks #165 out of 841 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shibusawa Logistics has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shibusawa Logistics' Interest Coverage compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shibusawa Logistics ranks #165 out of 841 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Shibusawa Logistics in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.68. Shibusawa Logistics' value of 20.61 is 262.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Shibusawa Logistics' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.48 to 35.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.40 vs. the industry median of 5.68, Shibusawa Logistics 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. Shibusawa Logistics's current Interest Coverage of 20.61 is 262.9% 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 Shibusawa Logistics 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. Shibusawa Logistics's current Interest Coverage is 20.61, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 26.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shibusawa Logistics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibusawa Logistics (TSE:9304) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円890.11, compared to a current price of 円2,136.00 — trading 140% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.61, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 26.40 and 262.9% above the Transportation industry median of 5.68. Shibusawa Logistics' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 Shibusawa Logistics (TSE:9304), the current Interest Coverage is 20.61 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 Shibusawa Logistics (TSE:9304) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibusawa Logistics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,136.00 is trading 140% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円890.11. GuruFocus considers Shibusawa Logistics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9304:

  • Interest Coverage: 20.61 (22% below median its 10-year median of 26.40)
  • GF Value™: 円890.11 vs. price of 円2,136.00 (140% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 262.9% above the Transportation median (#165 of 841)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9304 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shibusawa Logistics Business Description

Address 2-37-28 Eidai, Koto-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Shibusawa Logistics Corp is engaged in Warehousing, land transportation, marine transportation, port transportation, handling of land, sea and air transportation, land, sea and air combined freight transportation and handling thereof, customs clearance, import/export and sales of various goods such as alcohol, food, daily necessities, furniture, cosmetics and supplements, manufacturing, packaging, labelling and storage of medicines, quasi-drugs, cosmetics and medical devices, e-commerce fulfillment, buying and selling, brokerage, management and rental of real estate, planning, development, sales and operation management of information systems, worker dispatching, and life support services not covered by nursing care insurance, etc.
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