Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Feb. 2026)


TSE:3815 Media Kobo Inc TSE:3815
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GF Value 円372.67
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What is Media Kobo Interest Coverage?

Media Kobo TSE:3815 -0.45% 44 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3815 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円372.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Interactive Media companies, Media Kobo ranks worse than 316455.38% 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 Kobo's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-309 Mil. Media Kobo's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-6 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 Media Kobo's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


TSE:3815's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 38.305
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Media Kobo  (TSE:3815) 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 Kobo Interest Coverage Related Terms


Media Kobo Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Kobo'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.

Media Kobo Interest Coverage Chart

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TSE:3815 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Media Kobo'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 Kobo Interest Coverage vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Media Kobo's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Media Kobo 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.

Media Kobo's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025, Media Kobo's Interest Expense was 円-12 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円-323 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円592 Mil.

Media Kobo did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the six months ended in Feb. 2026, Media Kobo's Interest Expense was 円-6 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円-309 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円470 Mil.

Media Kobo 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Media Kobo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #999999 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Media Kobo's Interest Coverage too high?
Media Kobo's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #999999 out of 316 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Media Kobo has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Kobo's Interest Coverage compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #999999 out of 316 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Media Kobo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 38.31. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Interest Coverage among Interactive Media companies is 38.31, based on 316 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 Kobo and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Interest Coverage is 38.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Kobo'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 Media Kobo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo (TSE:3815) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円372.67, compared to a current price of 円444.00 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Media Kobo's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Kobo (TSE:3815), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円444.00 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円372.67. GuruFocus considers Media Kobo to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3815:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: 円372.67 vs. price of 円444.00 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3815 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Media Kobo Business Description

Address 7-15-9 Roppongi, Sumitomo Realty & Development Roppongi Central Tower, 9th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Media Kobo Inc is engaged in is engaged in fortune-telling, entertainment and matching services, and other businesses. Its services also include: Digital content business, one to one marketing, and beauty business.
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