Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) Interest Coverage: 31.89 (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Above Median


TSE:3929 Socialwire Co Ltd TSE:3929
51 GF Score
Price 円280.00
GF Value 円143.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Socialwire Co Interest Coverage?

Socialwire Co TSE:3929 +2.56% 51 Interest Coverage is 31.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 18.81. GuruFocus rates TSE:3929 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円143.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Media - Diversified companies, Socialwire Co ranks better than 64.63% 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. Socialwire Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円158 Mil. Socialwire Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-5 Mil. Socialwire Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.89. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:3929' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09   Med: 18.81   Max: 62.3
Current: 30.19


TSE:3929's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
64.63% of 605 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.65 vs TSE:3929: 30.19

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


Socialwire Co  (TSE:3929) 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 .


Socialwire Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Socialwire Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Socialwire 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.

Socialwire Co Interest Coverage Chart

Socialwire Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.55 0.00 0.00 8.84 30.19

Socialwire Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 9.12 3.64 53.79 26.93 31.89

TSE:3929 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Socialwire 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.


Socialwire Co Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Socialwire 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.

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

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Socialwire Co's Interest Expense was 円-8 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円227 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円642 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*227.258/-7.528
=30.19

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Socialwire Co's Interest Expense was 円-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円158 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円642 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*157.529/-4.939
=31.89

* 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 31.89 mean?
Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) has a Interest Coverage of 31.89 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Socialwire Co and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 18.81. Over the past decade, Socialwire Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.09 to 62.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Socialwire Co ranks #214 out of 605 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Socialwire Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Socialwire Co's current Interest Coverage of 31.89 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 18.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 62.30. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.65. Socialwire Co's value of 31.89 is 173.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Socialwire Co ranks #214 out of 605 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Socialwire Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socialwire Co's Interest Coverage compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Socialwire Co ranks #214 out of 605 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Socialwire Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.65. Socialwire Co's value of 31.89 is 173.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Socialwire Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.09 to 62.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.81 vs. the industry median of 11.65, Socialwire 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 11.65, based on 605 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. Socialwire Co's current Interest Coverage of 31.89 is 173.7% 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 Socialwire Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Socialwire Co's current Interest Coverage is 31.89, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 18.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socialwire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円143.68, compared to a current price of 円280.00 — trading 94.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 31.89, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 18.81 and 173.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.65. Socialwire Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Socialwire Co (TSE:3929), the current Interest Coverage is 31.89 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 Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socialwire Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円280.00 is trading 94.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円143.68. GuruFocus considers Socialwire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3929:

  • Interest Coverage: 31.89 (70% above median its 10-year median of 18.81)
  • GF Value™: 円143.68 vs. price of 円280.00 (94.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 173.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#214 of 605)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3929 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Socialwire Co Business Description

Address Forecast Shinjuku South Shinjuku, 4-chome Shinjuku 4-chome, Tokyo, JPN
Socialwire Co Ltd is engaged in news wire and incubation business. It provides news release distribution and media clippings to companies and government agencies and organizations, and distribution media of press releases documents related to business. It also operates press release delivery agency service.
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