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. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14 Mil. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-112 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
ZIM'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 3.39 Max: 34.36
Current: 1.1
ZIM's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 90.65% of 845
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.66
vs ZIM: 1.10
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 .
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Interest Coverage Related Terms
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
ZIM vs SBLK, DAC, NMM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. Over the past decade, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.06 to 34.36. According to the industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #766 out of 845 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Interest Coverage too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 34.36. Based on the distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #766 out of 845 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Interest Coverage compare to SBLK and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #766 out of 845 companies for Interest Coverage. This places ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.66. Historically, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.06 to 34.36 over the past decade. 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 5.66, based on 845 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. 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.77, compared to a current price of $25.58 — trading 85.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.58 is trading 85.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.77.
GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZIM:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $13.77 vs. price of $25.58 (85.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Business Description
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
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