Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Interest Expense: 円-12 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3815 Media Kobo Inc TSE:3815
44 GF Score
Price 円445.00
GF Value 円371.62
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Media Kobo Interest Expense?

Media Kobo TSE:3815 +0.23% 44 Interest Expense is 円-12 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3815 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円371.62 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Media Kobo's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円 -6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-12 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 Kobo's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円 -309 Mil. Media Kobo's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円 -6 Mil. Media Kobo did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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 Kobo  (TSE:3815) 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 Kobo's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-309 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円470 Mil.

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

Media Kobo did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

Media Kobo Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Kobo'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 Kobo Interest Expense Chart

Media Kobo Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Interest Expense
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Media Kobo Semi-Annual Data
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Media Kobo 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-12 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-12 Mil mean?
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) has a Interest Expense of 円-12 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Media Kobo and its competitors.
Is Media Kobo's Interest Expense too high?
Media Kobo's current Interest Expense is 円-12 Mil. Overall, Media Kobo has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Kobo's Interest Expense compare to GOOGL and META?
Media Kobo's Interest Expense of 円-12 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Interactive Media 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 Kobo and its competitors. Media Kobo's current Interest Expense is 円-12 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Kobo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo (TSE:3815) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円371.62, compared to a current price of 円445.00 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is 円-12 Mil. Media Kobo's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815), the current Interest Expense is 円-12 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 Kobo (TSE:3815) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円445.00 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円371.62. GuruFocus considers Media Kobo to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3815:

  • Interest Expense: 円-12 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円371.62 vs. price of 円445.00 (19.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3815 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Media Kobo Business Description

Address 7-15-9 Roppongi, Sumitomo Realty & Development Roppongi Central Tower, 9th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Media Kobo Inc is engaged in is engaged in fortune-telling, entertainment and matching services, and other businesses. Its services also include: Digital content business, one to one marketing, and beauty business.
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