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. MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was $-5.21 Mil. MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was $-0.18 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 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MRM's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Personal Services industry.
Industry Median: 9.34 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
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 .
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Interest Coverage Related Terms
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies 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.
MRM vs DROR, CLIK, EJH: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies'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.
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Interest Coverage vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies'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:
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies 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?
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Jun. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies ranks #999999 out of 71 companies in the Personal Services industry.
Is MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies' Interest Coverage too high?
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies ranks #999999 out of 71 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies' Interest Coverage compare to DROR and CLIK?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies ranks #999999 out of 71 companies for Interest Coverage. This places MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.34. 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 Personal Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Personal Services companies is 9.34, based on 71 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 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies'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 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.08, compared to a current price of $1.07 — trading 73.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Jun. 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 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.07 is trading 73.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.08.
GuruFocus considers MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MRM:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $4.08 vs. price of $1.07 (73.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MRM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Business Description
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc provides health services. The company is a franchiser and operator of healthcare salons and operates in segments namely Relaxation Salon, Digital Preventative Healthcare, and Luxury Beauty Segment. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Relaxation Salon business segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from Japan.
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