Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA) Interest Expense: €-501 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:RAKA Rakuten Group Inc FRA:RAKA
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What is Rakuten Group Interest Expense?

Rakuten Group FRA:RAKA +2.55% 61 Interest Expense is €-501 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:RAKA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.86. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Rakuten Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -130 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-501 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. Rakuten Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 166 Mil. Rakuten Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -130 Mil. Rakuten Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28. 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.

Rakuten Group  (FRA:RAKA) 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.

Rakuten Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-130 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €166 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €30,822 Mil.

Rakuten Group'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*165.682/-129.715
=1.28

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Rakuten Group Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Rakuten Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rakuten Group'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.

Rakuten Group Interest Expense Chart

Rakuten Group Annual Data
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Rakuten Group 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 €-501 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 €-501 Mil mean?
Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA) has a Interest Expense of €-501 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Rakuten Group and its competitors.
Is Rakuten Group's Interest Expense too high?
Rakuten Group's current Interest Expense is €-501 Mil. Overall, Rakuten Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rakuten Group's Interest Expense compare to AMZN and BABA?
Rakuten Group's Interest Expense of €-501 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Rakuten Group and its competitors. Rakuten Group's current Interest Expense is €-501 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rakuten Group stock overvalued right now?
Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA) has a current Interest Expense of €-501 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.86, compared to a current price of €4.02 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-501 Mil. Rakuten Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA), the current Interest Expense is €-501 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 Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rakuten Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.02 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.86.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RAKA:

  • Interest Expense: €-501 Mil
  • GF Value™: €4.86 vs. price of €4.02 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Rakuten Group Business Description

Address 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Rakuten Crimson House, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 158-0094
Rakuten is a leading e-commerce and financial technology service provider in Japan. It has built up a comprehensive Rakuten ecosystem in Japan, including Rakuten Ichiba for e-commerce, Rakuten Travel, Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, and Rakuten Securities, and became the fourth mobile network operator in Japan in April 2020. The loyalty program, Rakuten Super Points, has encouraged cross-use of services in its ecosystem. About 90% of its revenue is generated from the Japanese market.
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