Beyon BSC (BAH:BEYON) Interest Coverage: 4.27 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median

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BAH:BEYON Beyon BSC BAH:BEYON
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Price BHD0.45
GF Value BHD0.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Beyon BSC Interest Coverage?

Beyon BSC BAH:BEYON 65 Interest Coverage is 4.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 5.28. GuruFocus rates BAH:BEYON with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, Beyon BSC ranks better than 50.35% on this metric.

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 by its Interest Expense. Beyon BSC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD24.6 Mil. Beyon BSC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD-5.8 Mil. Beyon BSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.27. 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. Beyon BSC interest coverage is 4.74, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for Beyon BSC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BAH:BEYON' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.48   Med: 5.28   Max: 7.97
Current: 4.74


BAH:BEYON's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
50.35% of 284 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.74 vs BAH:BEYON: 4.74

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


Beyon BSC  (BAH:BEYON) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Beyon BSC Interest Coverage Related Terms


Beyon BSC Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Beyon BSC's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Beyon BSC Interest Coverage Chart

Beyon BSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Beyon BSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BAH:BEYON vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Beyon BSC's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Beyon BSC Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Beyon BSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Beyon BSC's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Beyon BSC Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


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

Beyon BSC's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Beyon BSC's Interest Expense was BHD-23.9 Mil. Its Operating Income was BHD114.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BHD355.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*114.36/-23.949
=4.78

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Beyon BSC's Interest Expense was BHD-5.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was BHD24.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BHD358.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*24.621/-5.76
=4.27

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 4.27 mean?
Beyon BSC (BAH:BEYON) has a Interest Coverage of 4.27 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Beyon BSC and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 5.28. Over the past decade, Beyon BSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.48 to 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Beyon BSC ranks #141 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Beyon BSC's Interest Coverage too high?
Beyon BSC's current Interest Coverage of 4.27 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.48 to a high of 7.97. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Beyon BSC's value of 4.27 is 9.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beyon BSC ranks #141 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Beyon BSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beyon BSC's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Beyon BSC ranks #141 out of 284 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Beyon BSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Beyon BSC's value of 4.27 is 9.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Beyon BSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.48 to 7.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.28 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Beyon BSC has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.74, based on 284 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Beyon BSC's current Interest Coverage of 4.27 is 9.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Beyon BSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beyon BSC's current Interest Coverage is 4.27, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 5.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beyon BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beyon BSC (BAH:BEYON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.55, compared to a current price of BHD0.45 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.27, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.28 and 9.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.74. Beyon BSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Beyon BSC (BAH:BEYON), the current Interest Coverage is 4.27 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 Beyon BSC (BAH:BEYON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beyon BSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BHD0.45 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.55. GuruFocus considers Beyon BSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BAH:BEYON:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.27 (19% below median its 10-year median of 5.28)
  • GF Value™: BHD0.55 vs. price of BHD0.45 (18.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#141 of 284)

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


Beyon BSC Business Description

Address Building 1095, Road 1425, Block 1014, Hamala, BHR
Beyon BSC is active in the telecom industry. It provides public telecoms, associated products, information, and entertainment within and outside the Kingdom of Bahrain. The company offers mobile, fixed broadband, data communication, and cloud services, alongside specialized digital financial, cyber security, and IT solutions, with operations across the Middle East and internationally.
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