Fusion Co (SSE:3977) Interest Coverage: 65.50 (As of Feb. 2026) — 101% Above Median

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SSE:3977 Fusion Co Ltd SSE:3977
72 GF Score
Price 円461.00
GF Value 円516.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Fusion Co Interest Coverage?

Fusion Co SSE:3977 +1.10% 72 Interest Coverage is 65.50 as of Feb. 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 32.55. GuruFocus rates SSE:3977 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円516.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 603 Media - Diversified companies, Fusion Co ranks worse than 55.06% 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. Fusion Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円60 Mil. Fusion Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-1 Mil. Fusion Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 65.50. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

SSE:3977' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 32.55   Max: 134.68
Current: 8.77


SSE:3977's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
55.06% of 603 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88 vs SSE:3977: 8.77

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


Fusion Co  (SSE:3977) 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 .


Fusion Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Fusion Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fusion Co'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.

Fusion Co Interest Coverage Chart

Fusion Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Coverage
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Fusion Co Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 233.80 79.63 42.28 0.00 65.50

SSE:3977 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Fusion Co'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.


Fusion Co Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Fusion Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fusion Co 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.

Fusion Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026, Fusion Co's Interest Expense was 円-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円17 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円117 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*17.27/-1.969
=8.77

Fusion Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Feb. 2026, Fusion Co's Interest Expense was 円-1 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円60 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円117 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*60.062/-0.917
=65.50

* 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 65.50 mean?
Fusion Co (SSE:3977) has a Interest Coverage of 65.50 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Fusion Co and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 32.55. Over the past decade, Fusion Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.76 to 134.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Fusion Co ranks #332 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Fusion Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Fusion Co's current Interest Coverage of 65.50 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 32.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 134.68. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Fusion Co's value of 65.50 is 451.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fusion Co ranks #332 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fusion Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fusion Co's Interest Coverage compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Fusion Co ranks #332 out of 603 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Fusion Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. Fusion Co's value of 65.50 is 451.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Fusion Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.76 to 134.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.55 vs. the industry median of 11.88, Fusion Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 603 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. Fusion Co's current Interest Coverage of 65.50 is 451.3% 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 Fusion Co 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. Fusion Co's current Interest Coverage is 65.50, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 32.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fusion Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fusion Co (SSE:3977) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円516.92, compared to a current price of 円461.00 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 65.50, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 32.55 and 451.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.88. Fusion Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Fusion Co (SSE:3977), the current Interest Coverage is 65.50 as of Feb. 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 Fusion Co (SSE:3977) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fusion Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円461.00 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円516.92. GuruFocus considers Fusion Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SSE:3977:

  • Interest Coverage: 65.50 (101% above median its 10-year median of 32.55)
  • GF Value™: 円516.92 vs. price of 円461.00 (10.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 451.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#332 of 603)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:3977 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fusion Co Business Description

Address Kita 4-chome Nishi 4-chome 1, 4th Floor, Ito Building, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, JPN, 060-0004
Fusion Co Ltd is a direct marketing company. It provides systematic planning, production, and consultation of various promotions. Its total solution of marketing consists of three services: marketing research, marketing system, and direct promotion.
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