Medical System Network Co (TSE:4350) Interest Coverage: 8.87 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median


TSE:4350 Medical System Network Co Ltd TSE:4350
66 GF Score
Price 円466.00
GF Value 円521.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Medical System Network Co Interest Coverage?

Medical System Network Co TSE:4350 -1.48% 66 Interest Coverage is 8.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 11.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:4350 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円521.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Medical System Network Co ranks better than 55.07% 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. Medical System Network Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円940 Mil. Medical System Network Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-106 Mil. Medical System Network Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.87. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:4350' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.06   Med: 11.39   Max: 21.05
Current: 9.66


TSE:4350's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
55.07% of 454 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 8 vs TSE:4350: 9.66

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


Medical System Network Co  (TSE:4350) 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 .


Medical System Network Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Medical System Network Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Medical System Network 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.

Medical System Network Co Interest Coverage Chart

Medical System Network Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Medical System Network Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Medical System Network Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Medical System Network 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.


Medical System Network Co Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Medical System Network Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Medical System Network Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Medical System Network 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.

Medical System Network 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, Medical System Network Co's Interest Expense was 円-343 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円3,313 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円21,366 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3313/-343
=9.66

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Medical System Network Co's Interest Expense was 円-106 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円940 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円21,366 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*940/-106
=8.87

* 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 8.87 mean?
Medical System Network Co (TSE:4350) has a Interest Coverage of 8.87 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Medical System Network Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 11.39. Over the past decade, Medical System Network Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.06 to 21.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Medical System Network Co ranks #204 out of 454 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Medical System Network Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Medical System Network Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.87 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 11.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.06 to a high of 21.05. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. Medical System Network Co's value of 8.87 is 10.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Medical System Network Co ranks #204 out of 454 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Medical System Network Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medical System Network Co's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Medical System Network Co ranks #204 out of 454 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Medical System Network Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. Medical System Network Co's value of 8.87 is 10.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Medical System Network Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.06 to 21.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.39 vs. the industry median of 8.00, Medical System Network 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.00, based on 454 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. Medical System Network Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.87 is 10.9% 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 Medical System Network Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medical System Network Co's current Interest Coverage is 8.87, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 11.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medical System Network Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medical System Network Co (TSE:4350) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円521.90, compared to a current price of 円466.00 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.87, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 11.39 and 10.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 8.00. Medical System Network Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Medical System Network Co (TSE:4350), the current Interest Coverage is 8.87 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 Medical System Network Co (TSE:4350) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medical System Network Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円466.00 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円521.90. GuruFocus considers Medical System Network Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4350:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.87 (22% below median its 10-year median of 11.39)
  • GF Value™: 円521.90 vs. price of 円466.00 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#204 of 454)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4350 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Medical System Network Co Business Description

Address AKK floor Building 6 at 3-chome, Kita 24-jo Nishi 10, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, JPN, 060-0010
Medical System Network Co Ltd is involved in its network business of dispensing pharmacy business. It also operates a network database used by pharmacies to access patients' prescriptions. It operates through the following business divisions: Pharmaceutical Product Network; Dispensing Pharmacy; Leasing and Equipment-related Business; Food Supply business and others.
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