FreakOut Holdings (TSE:6094) Interest Coverage: 9.89 (As of Mar. 2026) — 51% Below Median

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TSE:6094 FreakOut Holdings Inc TSE:6094
65 GF Score
Price 円523.00
GF Value 円919.82
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is FreakOut Holdings Interest Coverage?

FreakOut Holdings TSE:6094 -1.32% 65 Interest Coverage is 9.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 20.03. GuruFocus rates TSE:6094 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円919.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 604 Media - Diversified companies, FreakOut Holdings ranks worse than 64.57% 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. FreakOut Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円528 Mil. FreakOut Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-53 Mil. FreakOut Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.89. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

TSE:6094' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 20.03   Max: 360.53
Current: 5.13


TSE:6094's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
64.57% of 604 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.775 vs TSE:6094: 5.13

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


FreakOut Holdings  (TSE:6094) 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 .


FreakOut Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


FreakOut Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FreakOut Holdings'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.

FreakOut Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

FreakOut Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.45 25.61 29.99 0.02 0.25

FreakOut Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 N/A 0.00 0.98 12.28 9.89

TSE:6094 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, FreakOut Holdings'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.


FreakOut Holdings Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where FreakOut Holdings's Interest Coverage falls into.


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FreakOut Holdings 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.

FreakOut Holdings's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025, FreakOut Holdings's Interest Expense was 円-184 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円46 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円8,355 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*46.227/-183.639
=0.25

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, FreakOut Holdings's Interest Expense was 円-53 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円528 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円7,108 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*527.848/-53.398
=9.89

* 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 9.89 mean?
FreakOut Holdings (TSE:6094) has a Interest Coverage of 9.89 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on FreakOut Holdings and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 20.03. Over the past decade, FreakOut Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.02 to 360.53. According to the industry distribution chart, FreakOut Holdings ranks #390 out of 604 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is FreakOut Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
FreakOut Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 9.89 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 20.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 360.53. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.78. FreakOut Holdings' value of 9.89 is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreakOut Holdings ranks #390 out of 604 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FreakOut Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreakOut Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, FreakOut Holdings ranks #390 out of 604 companies for Interest Coverage. This places FreakOut Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.78. FreakOut Holdings' value of 9.89 is 16% below this benchmark. Historically, FreakOut Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.02 to 360.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.03 vs. the industry median of 11.78, FreakOut Holdings 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.78, based on 604 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. FreakOut Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 9.89 is 16% 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 FreakOut Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreakOut Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 9.89, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 20.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FreakOut Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreakOut Holdings (TSE:6094) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円919.82, compared to a current price of 円523.00 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.89, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 20.03 and 16% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.78. FreakOut Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 FreakOut Holdings (TSE:6094), the current Interest Coverage is 9.89 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 FreakOut Holdings (TSE:6094) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreakOut Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円523.00 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円919.82. GuruFocus considers FreakOut Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6094:

  • Interest Coverage: 9.89 (51% below median its 10-year median of 20.03)
  • GF Value™: 円919.82 vs. price of 円523.00 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16% below the Media - Diversified median (#390 of 604)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6094 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FreakOut Holdings Business Description

Address 6-3-1 Roppongi, 3rd Floor, Roppongi Hills Crosspoint, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
FreakOut Holdings Inc is a digital marketing technology company. Its operating segments include Advertising Business, Investment Business, and Influencer Marketing Business. The Advertising Business offers a mobile marketing platform, Red, an advertising platform targeting premium media, Scarlet, a next-generation YouTube ad space purchasing system, GP that enables video contextual targeting with brand safety functions, and a native ad platform. The Investment Business focuses on IT ventures with growth potential, aiming to enhance corporate value through strategic investments. The Influencer Marketing Business supports creators with promotions, content production, and channel management. The Other segment offers internal management services for domestic and overseas group companies.
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