Media Five Co (FSE:3824) Interest Expense: 円-1 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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FSE:3824 Media Five Co FSE:3824
50 GF Score
Price 円691.00
GF Value 円613.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Media Five Co Interest Expense?

Media Five Co FSE:3824 -5.47% 50 Interest Expense is 円-1 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FSE:3824 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円613.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Media Five Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円 -0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-1 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. Media Five Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円 44 Mil. Media Five Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円 -0 Mil. Media Five Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 164.40. 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.

Media Five Co  (FSE:3824) 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.

Media Five Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円44 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円74 Mil.

Media Five Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*44.058/-0.268
=164.40

* 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Media Five Co has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Media Five Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Five Co'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.

Media Five Co Interest Expense Chart

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Media Five Co 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-1 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 円-1 Mil mean?
Media Five Co (FSE:3824) has a Interest Expense of 円-1 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Media Five Co and its competitors.
Is Media Five Co's Interest Expense too high?
Media Five Co's current Interest Expense is 円-1 Mil. Overall, Media Five Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Five Co's Interest Expense compare to IBM and ACN?
Media Five Co's Interest Expense of 円-1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Software 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 Media Five Co and its competitors. Media Five Co's current Interest Expense is 円-1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Five Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co (FSE:3824) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円613.40, compared to a current price of 円691.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is 円-1 Mil. Media Five Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Media Five Co (FSE:3824), the current Interest Expense is 円-1 Mil as of Feb. 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 Media Five Co (FSE:3824) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円691.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円613.40. GuruFocus considers Media Five Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:3824:

  • Interest Expense: 円-1 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円613.40 vs. price of 円691.00 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3824 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Media Five Co Business Description

Address Fukuoka Prefecture, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Yakuin 1 Chome, Yakuin Business Garden, sixth floor, Yubinbango, Fukuoka-City, JPN, 810-0022
Media Five Co is a Japanese firm engaged in the provision of software development-related information technology (IT) engineers to computer companies. It develops customized system integration software, including a sales management system for cram schools. It also has a restaurant and childcare services business.
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