Frontier Biotechnologies (SHSE:688221) Interest Expense: ¥-9.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:688221 Frontier Biotechnologies Inc SHSE:688221
67 GF Score
Price ¥19.86
GF Value ¥37.44
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Frontier Biotechnologies Interest Expense?

Frontier Biotechnologies SHSE:688221 -6.45% 67 Interest Expense is ¥-9.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688221 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥37.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Frontier Biotechnologies's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥ -2.3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-9.1 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. Frontier Biotechnologies's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥ 226.1 Mil. Frontier Biotechnologies's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥ -2.3 Mil. Frontier Biotechnologies's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 98.37. 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.

Frontier Biotechnologies  (SHSE:688221) 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.

Frontier Biotechnologies's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-2.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥226.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥172.7 Mil.

Frontier Biotechnologies'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*226.054/-2.298
=98.37

* 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.

Frontier Biotechnologies Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier Biotechnologies'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.

Frontier Biotechnologies Interest Expense Chart

Frontier Biotechnologies Annual Data
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SHSE:688221
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Frontier Biotechnologies Inc SHSE:688221
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Frontier Biotechnologies 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 ¥-9.1 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 ¥-9.1 Mil mean?
Frontier Biotechnologies (SHSE:688221) has a Interest Expense of ¥-9.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Frontier Biotechnologies and its competitors.
Is Frontier Biotechnologies' Interest Expense too high?
Frontier Biotechnologies' current Interest Expense is ¥-9.1 Mil. Overall, Frontier Biotechnologies has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Biotechnologies' Interest Expense compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Frontier Biotechnologies' Interest Expense of ¥-9.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Frontier Biotechnologies and its competitors. Frontier Biotechnologies's current Interest Expense is ¥-9.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Biotechnologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Biotechnologies (SHSE:688221) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥37.44, compared to a current price of ¥19.86 — trading 47% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ¥-9.1 Mil. Frontier Biotechnologies' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Frontier Biotechnologies (SHSE:688221), the current Interest Expense is ¥-9.1 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 Frontier Biotechnologies (SHSE:688221) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Biotechnologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥19.86 is trading 47% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥37.44. GuruFocus considers Frontier Biotechnologies to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688221:

  • Interest Expense: ¥-9.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥37.44 vs. price of ¥19.86 (47% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688221 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Frontier Biotechnologies Business Description

Address Dongshan Street, 11th Floor, Building E-2, Greenland Window, Jiangning District, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, CHN, 211199
Frontier Biotechnologies Inc is engaged in the Research, development, production, and marketing of inventive drugs that address unmet clinical needs.
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