Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK) Interest Expense: €-129 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:HIK Hikari Tsushin Inc FRA:HIK
76 GF Score
Price €200.00
GF Value €215.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hikari Tsushin Interest Expense?

Hikari Tsushin FRA:HIK +1.01% 76 Interest Expense is €-129 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HIK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €215.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hikari Tsushin's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -29 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-129 Mil.

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. Hikari Tsushin's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 154 Mil. Hikari Tsushin's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -29 Mil. Hikari Tsushin's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.22. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Hikari Tsushin  (FRA:HIK) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

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

Hikari Tsushin's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-29 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €154 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,054 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*153.509/-29.414
=5.22

* 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.

Hikari Tsushin Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hikari Tsushin's Interest Expense 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.

Hikari Tsushin Interest Expense Chart

Hikari Tsushin Annual Data
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Hikari Tsushin Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-129 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-129 Mil mean?
Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK) has a Interest Expense of €-129 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hikari Tsushin and its competitors.
Is Hikari Tsushin's Interest Expense too high?
Hikari Tsushin's current Interest Expense is €-129 Mil. Overall, Hikari Tsushin has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hikari Tsushin's Interest Expense compare to HON and MMM?
Hikari Tsushin's Interest Expense of €-129 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Conglomerates company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hikari Tsushin and its competitors. Hikari Tsushin's current Interest Expense is €-129 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hikari Tsushin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €215.11, compared to a current price of €200.00 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-129 Mil. Hikari Tsushin's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK), the current Interest Expense is €-129 Mil 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 Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Tsushin stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €200.00 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €215.11. GuruFocus considers Hikari Tsushin to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HIK:

  • Interest Expense: €-129 Mil
  • GF Value™: €215.11 vs. price of €200.00 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Hikari Tsushin Business Description

Other Exchanges HKTGF:USA9435:Japan
Address 1-4-10 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Hikari West Gate Building, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0021
Hikari Tsushin Inc operates as a holding company engaged in diversified businesses through seven segments: Electricity and Gas, Telecommunications, Beverages, Insurance, Finance, Solutions, and Agency Sales. The group provides electricity and gas supply, communication services, natural mineral water, non-life insurance, and warranty services, as well as financial services such as microfinance, industry-specific solution platforms, and agency sales of various products from telecommunications carriers and manufacturers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electricity and Gas segment.
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