Steelman Telecom (BOM:543622) Interest Coverage: 0.46 (As of Mar. 2026) — 65% Below Median

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BOM:543622 Steelman Telecom Ltd BOM:543622
61 GF Score
Price ₹68.85
GF Value ₹169.51
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Steelman Telecom Interest Coverage?

Steelman Telecom BOM:543622 61 Interest Coverage is 0.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates BOM:543622 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹169.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Telecommunication Services companies, Steelman Telecom ranks worse than 353356.54% 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. Steelman Telecom's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹17 Mil. Steelman Telecom's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-37 Mil. Steelman Telecom's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


BOM:543622's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.74
* 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.


Steelman Telecom  (BOM:543622) 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 .


Steelman Telecom Interest Coverage Related Terms


Steelman Telecom Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steelman Telecom'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.

Steelman Telecom Interest Coverage Chart

Steelman Telecom Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.90 0.93 0.00 0.00 0.00

Steelman Telecom Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.46

BOM:543622 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Steelman Telecom'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.


Steelman Telecom Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Steelman Telecom's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Steelman Telecom 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.

Steelman Telecom'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, Steelman Telecom's Interest Expense was ₹-77 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹-52 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹289 Mil.

Steelman Telecom did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Steelman Telecom's Interest Expense was ₹-37 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹17 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹289 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*16.713/-36.65
=0.46

* 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 0.46 mean?
Steelman Telecom (BOM:543622) has a Interest Coverage of 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Steelman Telecom and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Steelman Telecom ranks #999999 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Steelman Telecom's Interest Coverage too high?
Steelman Telecom's current Interest Coverage of 0.46 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.31. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Steelman Telecom's value of 0.46 is 90.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steelman Telecom ranks #999999 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Steelman Telecom has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steelman Telecom's Interest Coverage compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Steelman Telecom ranks #999999 out of 283 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Steelman Telecom in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Steelman Telecom's value of 0.46 is 90.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Steelman Telecom 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 283 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. Steelman Telecom's current Interest Coverage of 0.46 is 90.3% 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 Steelman Telecom 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. Steelman Telecom's current Interest Coverage is 0.46, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steelman Telecom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steelman Telecom (BOM:543622) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹169.51, compared to a current price of ₹68.85 — trading 59.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.46, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 90.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.74. Steelman Telecom's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Steelman Telecom (BOM:543622), the current Interest Coverage is 0.46 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 Steelman Telecom (BOM:543622) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steelman Telecom stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹68.85 is trading 59.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹169.51. GuruFocus considers Steelman Telecom to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:543622:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.46 (65% below median its 10-year median of 1.31)
  • GF Value™: ₹169.51 vs. price of ₹68.85 (59.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#999999 of 283)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543622 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Steelman Telecom Business Description

Address Street No. 372, Flat No 15E1, Floor No-15, Plot No-IIF/04, Action Area-IIF, Mani Casadona, New Town, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700156
Steelman Telecom Ltd offer support services and solutions to address the network requirements of the telecom industry. The company provide services for network survey and planning, installation and commissioning, network testing and optimization, network solutions and managed services for network maintenance. It segment includes: Telecom, EPC, Cab Hiring, and Others.
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