AUCNET (FRA:0X4) Interest Coverage: 21,129.34 (As of Dec. 2025) — 642% Above Median

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FRA:0X4 AUCNET Inc FRA:0X4
91 GF Score
Price €7.15
GF Value €4.54
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What is AUCNET Interest Coverage?

AUCNET FRA:0X4 +0.70% 91 Interest Coverage is 21,129.34 as of Dec. 2025, which is 642% above its 10-year median of 2,847.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:0X4 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.54. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 825 Retail - Cyclical companies, AUCNET ranks better than 99.76% 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. AUCNET's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,479 Mil. AUCNET's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0 Mil. AUCNET's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21,129.34. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

AUCNET Inc has no debt.

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

FRA:0X4' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 96.8   Med: 2847.21   Max: 49727.22
Current: 30378.51


FRA:0X4's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
99.76% of 825 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.45 vs FRA:0X4: 30378.51

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


AUCNET  (FRA:0X4) 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 .


AUCNET Interest Coverage Related Terms


AUCNET Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AUCNET'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.

AUCNET Interest Coverage Chart

AUCNET Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7,702.82 21,715.07 49,727.22 4,383.64 38,071.22

AUCNET Semi-Annual 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 205,599.87 31,641.54 28,230.00 21,129.34 38,874.19

FRA:0X4 vs : Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, AUCNET'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.


AUCNET Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AUCNET's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AUCNET 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.

AUCNET's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, AUCNET's Interest Expense was €-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was €9,518 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*9517.806/-0.25
=38,071.22

AUCNET's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, AUCNET's Interest Expense was €-0 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1,479 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1479.054/-0.07
=21,129.34

* 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 21,129.34 mean?
AUCNET (FRA:0X4) has a Interest Coverage of 21,129.34 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on AUCNET and its competitors. This is 642% above median its historical median of 2,847.21. Over the past decade, AUCNET's Interest Coverage has ranged from 96.80 to 49,727.22. According to the industry distribution chart, AUCNET ranks #2 out of 825 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is AUCNET's Interest Coverage too high?
AUCNET's current Interest Coverage of 21,129.34 is 642% above median its 10-year median of 2,847.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 96.80 to a high of 49,727.22. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.45. AUCNET's value of 21,129.34 is 283515.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AUCNET ranks #2 out of 825 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AUCNET has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AUCNET's Interest Coverage compare to ?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AUCNET ranks #2 out of 825 companies for Interest Coverage. This places AUCNET in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.45. AUCNET's value of 21,129.34 is 283515.3% above this benchmark. Historically, AUCNET's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 96.80 to 49,727.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2,847.21 vs. the industry median of 7.45, AUCNET 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.45, based on 825 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. AUCNET's current Interest Coverage of 21,129.34 is 283515.3% 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 AUCNET and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AUCNET's current Interest Coverage is 21,129.34, which is 642% above median its own 10-year median of 2,847.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AUCNET stock overvalued right now?
AUCNET (FRA:0X4) has a current Interest Coverage of 21,129.34. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.54, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 57.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 21,129.34, which is 642% above median its 10-year median of 2,847.21 and 283515.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.45. AUCNET's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 AUCNET (FRA:0X4), the current Interest Coverage is 21,129.34 as of Dec. 2025. 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 AUCNET (FRA:0X4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUCNET stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 57.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.54.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0X4:

  • Interest Coverage: 21,129.34 (642% above median its 10-year median of 2,847.21)
  • GF Value™: €4.54 vs. price of €7.15 (57.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 283515.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#2 of 825)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0X4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AUCNET Business Description

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Address Aoyama OM Square, 5-8 Kita-Aoyama 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107‐8349
AUCNET Inc is a Japanese based auction services provider. It provides new information distribution services using media, including LaserDisc, satellite communications, and the internet. It operates in the used cars auction business, motorcycle business, the flower business, the digital products business, the brand items business, and the medical equipment business. Company operates in two segments-Lifestyle products segment, this segment consists of the digital products business and the fashion resale business and second Digital products business which involves auctions and consumer-oriented sales of used digital devices such as used smartphones and used PCs.
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