MNCNF (PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk) Interest Coverage: 7.35 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median


MNCNF PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk MNCNF
73 GF Score
Price $0.10
GF Value $0.14
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What is PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Interest Coverage?

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk MNCNF 73 Interest Coverage is 7.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 8.62. GuruFocus rates MNCNF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.14. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Media - Diversified companies, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk ranks worse than 66.34% 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. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.2 Mil. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.0 Mil. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.35. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

MNCNF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.33   Med: 8.62   Max: 24.65
Current: 4.33


MNCNF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
66.34% of 609 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88 vs MNCNF: 4.33

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


PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk  (OTCPK:MNCNF) 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 .


PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Interest Coverage Related Terms


PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk'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.

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Interest Coverage Chart

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Quarterly Data
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MNCNF vs APP, OMC, TTD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk'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.


PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Interest Coverage falls into.


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PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk 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.

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk'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, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Interest Expense was $-18.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was $85.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $24.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*85.263/-18.368
=4.64

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Interest Expense was $-3.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was $22.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $20.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*22.228/-3.024
=7.35

* 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 7.35 mean?
PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (MNCNF) has a Interest Coverage of 7.35 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 8.62. Over the past decade, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.33 to 24.65. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk ranks #404 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Interest Coverage too high?
PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's current Interest Coverage of 7.35 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 8.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.33 to a high of 24.65. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's value of 7.35 is 38.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk ranks #404 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's Interest Coverage compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk ranks #404 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This places PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's value of 7.35 is 38.1% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.33 to 24.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.62 vs. the industry median of 11.88, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 609 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. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's current Interest Coverage of 7.35 is 38.1% 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 PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's current Interest Coverage is 7.35, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 8.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk stock overvalued right now?
PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (MNCNF) has a current Interest Coverage of 7.35. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.14, compared to a current price of $0.10 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.35, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 8.62 and 38.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.88. PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (MNCNF), the current Interest Coverage is 7.35 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 PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (MNCNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.10 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.14.

Key valuation signals for MNCNF:

  • Interest Coverage: 7.35 (15% below median its 10-year median of 8.62)
  • GF Value™: $0.14 vs. price of $0.10 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#404 of 609)

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


PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk Business Description

Other Exchanges MNCN:Indonesia5M2:Germany
Address Jalan Kebon Sirih Kav. 17 - 19, MNC Tower, 26th Floor, Central Jakarta, Jakarta, IDN, 10340
PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk is a diversified media company. The business is divided into four segments, which include Advertisement; Content; Subscription; and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Advertisement Segment The firm offers pay video service (live streaming, VOD, original productions, and other creative content), news aggregator, audio aggregator, television stations, radio interests, print media, production business, online content, and advertising.
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