Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital (BOM:526783) Interest Coverage: 11.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 82% Above Median


BOM:526783 Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital Ltd BOM:526783
94 GF Score
Price ₹5,099.95
GF Value ₹5,324.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital Interest Coverage?

Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital BOM:526783 +2.10% 94 Interest Coverage is 11.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 6.07. GuruFocus rates BOM:526783 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,324.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital ranks better than 52.1% 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. Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹216 Mil. Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-20 Mil. Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.04. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:526783' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.76   Med: 6.07   Max: 9.3
Current: 8.39


BOM:526783's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
52.1% of 453 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 8 vs BOM:526783: 8.39

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


Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital  (BOM:526783) 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 .


Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital Interest Coverage Related Terms


Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital'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.

Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital Interest Coverage Chart

Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital Quarterly Data
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BOM:526783 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital'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.


Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital 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.

Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's Interest Expense was ₹-119 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹986 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹2,959 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*986/-118.8
=8.30

Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's Interest Expense was ₹-20 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹216 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹2,959 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*216.4/-19.6
=11.04

* 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 11.04 mean?
Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital (BOM:526783) has a Interest Coverage of 11.04 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 6.07. Over the past decade, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.76 to 9.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital ranks #217 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's Interest Coverage too high?
Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's current Interest Coverage of 11.04 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 6.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.76 to a high of 9.30. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's value of 11.04 is 38% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital ranks #217 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital ranks #217 out of 453 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's value of 11.04 is 38% above this benchmark. Historically, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.76 to 9.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.07 vs. the industry median of 8.00, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital has consistently been above 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.00, based on 453 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. Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's current Interest Coverage of 11.04 is 38% above 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 Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's current Interest Coverage is 11.04, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 6.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital (BOM:526783) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,324.70, compared to a current price of ₹5,099.95 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 11.04, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 6.07 and 38% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 8.00. Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital (BOM:526783), the current Interest Coverage is 11.04 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 Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital (BOM:526783) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹5,099.95 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,324.70. GuruFocus considers Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:526783:

  • Interest Coverage: 11.04 (82% above median its 10-year median of 6.07)
  • GF Value™: ₹5,324.70 vs. price of ₹5,099.95 (4.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#217 of 453)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526783 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital Business Description

Address No. 4, Moores Road, Off Greams Road, 3rd Floor, Buhari Towers, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 006
Dr Agarwal'S Eye Hospital Ltd is a provider of eye care and related services. The company is predominantly engaged in running, owning and managing eye care hospitals, opticals, pharmacies, and related services. It operates across various locations in India and provides solutions like Refractive Surgery, Lasik Surgery, Oculoplasty, Laser Cataract Surgery, and SMILE Eye Surgery among others.
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