Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute (BOM:532998) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


BOM:532998 Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute Ltd BOM:532998
67 GF Score
Price ₹119.70
GF Value ₹91.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute Interest Coverage?

Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute BOM:532998 -2.33% 67 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:532998 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹91.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute ranks worse than 220750.33% 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. Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-6.2 Mil. Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-3.3 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


BOM:532998's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 8
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute  (BOM:532998) 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 .


Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute Interest Coverage Related Terms


Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute'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.

Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute Interest Coverage Chart

Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute 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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BOM:532998 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute'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.


Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute 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.

Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute'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, Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute's Interest Expense was ₹-8.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹-3.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹130.1 Mil.

Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute's Interest Expense was ₹-3.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹-6.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹130.1 Mil.

Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute (BOM:532998) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute ranks #999999 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute's Interest Coverage too high?
Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute ranks #999999 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute ranks #999999 out of 453 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. 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. 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 Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute 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. Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute (BOM:532998) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹91.96, compared to a current price of ₹119.70 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute (BOM:532998), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute (BOM:532998) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹119.70 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹91.96. GuruFocus considers Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532998:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: ₹91.96 vs. price of ₹119.70 (30.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532998 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute Business Description

Other Exchanges LOTUSEYE:India
Address SF No. 770/12, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore, TN, IND, 641 014
Lotus Eye Hospital & Institute Ltd is an India-based eye care hospital. It is engaged in providing treatment and care for eye diseases and disorders. It offers treatment services for eye conditions like refractive error, retina and uvea, cornea, glaucoma, pediatric, orbit and oculoplasty, neuro-ophthalmology, and binocular vision. In addition, the company also operates an eye bank for functioning eye donation activities. The company mainly operates in India and generates revenue by providing medical services, pharmacy sales, contact lenses, and optical, of which the majority of the revenue is derived from providing segmmedical services.
67GF Score

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