FreeBit Co (TSE:3843) Interest Coverage: 32.14 (As of Oct. 2025) — 12% Above Median

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TSE:3843 FreeBit Co Ltd TSE:3843
79 GF Score
Price 円1,600.00
GF Value 円1,485.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is FreeBit Co Interest Coverage?

FreeBit Co TSE:3843 79 Interest Coverage is 32.14 as of Oct. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 28.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:3843 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,485.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Interactive Media companies, FreeBit Co ranks worse than 54.31% 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. FreeBit Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円1,776 Mil. FreeBit Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円-55 Mil. FreeBit Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 32.14. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:3843' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.64   Med: 28.76   Max: 59.23
Current: 30.7


TSE:3843's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
54.31% of 313 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 38.34 vs TSE:3843: 30.70

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


FreeBit Co  (TSE:3843) 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 .


FreeBit Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


FreeBit Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FreeBit 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.

FreeBit Co Interest Coverage Chart

FreeBit Co Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.18 30.53 35.24 59.23 52.75

FreeBit Co Quarterly Data
Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25
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 53.87 N/A N/A 29.31 32.14

TSE:3843 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, FreeBit 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.


FreeBit Co Interest Coverage vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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FreeBit 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.

FreeBit Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025, FreeBit Co's Interest Expense was 円-112 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円5,884 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円15,615 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Apr. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Apr. 2025 )
=-1*5883.783/-111.55
=52.75

FreeBit Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Oct. 2025, FreeBit Co's Interest Expense was 円-55 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円1,776 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円12,994 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Oct. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=-1*1776.465/-55.268
=32.14

* 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 32.14 mean?
FreeBit Co (TSE:3843) has a Interest Coverage of 32.14 as of Oct. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on FreeBit Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 28.76. Over the past decade, FreeBit Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 15.64 to 59.23. According to the industry distribution chart, FreeBit Co ranks #170 out of 313 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is FreeBit Co's Interest Coverage too high?
FreeBit Co's current Interest Coverage of 32.14 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 28.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.64 to a high of 59.23. The Interactive Media industry median Interest Coverage is 38.34. FreeBit Co's value of 32.14 is 16.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreeBit Co ranks #170 out of 313 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FreeBit Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreeBit Co's Interest Coverage compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, FreeBit Co ranks #170 out of 313 companies for Interest Coverage. This places FreeBit Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 38.34. FreeBit Co's value of 32.14 is 16.2% below this benchmark. Historically, FreeBit Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 15.64 to 59.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.76 vs. the industry median of 38.34, FreeBit Co 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Interest Coverage among Interactive Media companies is 38.34, based on 313 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. FreeBit Co's current Interest Coverage of 32.14 is 16.2% 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 FreeBit Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Interest Coverage is 38.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreeBit Co's current Interest Coverage is 32.14, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 28.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FreeBit Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreeBit Co (TSE:3843) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,485.02, compared to a current price of 円1,600.00 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 32.14, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 28.76 and 16.2% below the Interactive Media industry median of 38.34. FreeBit Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 FreeBit Co (TSE:3843), the current Interest Coverage is 32.14 as of Oct. 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 FreeBit Co (TSE:3843) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreeBit Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,600.00 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,485.02. GuruFocus considers FreeBit Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3843:

  • Interest Coverage: 32.14 (12% above median its 10-year median of 28.76)
  • GF Value™: 円1,485.02 vs. price of 円1,600.00 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.2% below the Interactive Media median (#170 of 313)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3843 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FreeBit Co Business Description

Address 3-6 Maruyamacho, E Space Tower, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0044
FreeBit Co Ltd provides Internet-related services mainly to corporations and individuals, in areas such as development of core Internet technologies and the operation of large-scale systems. The group's reportable segments are 5G infrastructure support business, 5G lifestyle support business, and 5G DX support business for companies and creators. Maximum revenue is generated from the 5G lifestyle support business, which provides mobile communication services for individuals, internet connection services for individuals and collective housing, and company housing management services. The 5G infrastructure support business provides business support services for ISPs, MVNOs (MVNE), and corporations, and the 5G DX support business offers online marketing and ad technology-related services.
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