Media Research InstituteFSE:9242 78 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Jan. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 10,000.00. GuruFocus rates FSE:9242 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,902.73. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 813 Business Services companies, Media Research Institute ranks better than 99.02% 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. Media Research Institute's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円579 Mil. Media Research Institute's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円0 Mil.
Media Research Institute has no debt.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Media Research Institute Inc has no debt.
(1) 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Research Institute's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:9242'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.64 Med: No Debt Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
FSE:9242's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 99.02% of 813
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98
vs FSE:9242: No Debt
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) 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 .
Media Research Institute Interest Coverage Related Terms
Media Research Institute 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.
FSE:9242 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Media Research Institute'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.
Media Research Institute Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Media Research Institute's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Research Institute's Interest Coverage falls into.
Media Research Institute 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:
* 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 No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Media Research Institute and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 10,000.00. Over the past decade, Media Research Institute's Interest Coverage has ranged from 56.64 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #8 out of 813 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Media Research Institute's Interest Coverage too high?
Media Research Institute's current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.64 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #8 out of 813 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Media Research Institute has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Research Institute's Interest Coverage compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #8 out of 813 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Media Research Institute in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Historically, Media Research Institute's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 56.64 to 10,000.00 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 813 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 Media Research Institute and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Research Institute's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 10,000.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Research Institute stock overvalued right now?
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1). The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,902.73, compared to a current price of 円1,530.00 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Media Research Institute's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Media Research Institute (FSE:9242), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Jan. 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 Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Research Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,530.00 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,902.73.
Key valuation signals for FSE:9242:
Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00)
GF Value™: 円1,902.73 vs. price of 円1,530.00 (19.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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