Asarfi Hospital (BOM:543943) Interest Coverage: 7.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 37% Below Median

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BOM:543943 Asarfi Hospital Ltd BOM:543943
76 GF Score
Price ₹222.55
GF Value ₹195.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Asarfi Hospital Interest Coverage?

Asarfi Hospital BOM:543943 +1.81% 76 Interest Coverage is 7.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 11.22. GuruFocus rates BOM:543943 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹195.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Asarfi Hospital ranks worse than 61.45% 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. Asarfi Hospital's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹50 Mil. Asarfi Hospital's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-7 Mil. Asarfi Hospital's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.04. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BOM:543943' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.96   Med: 11.22   Max: 32.26
Current: 5.22


BOM:543943's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
61.45% of 454 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.94 vs BOM:543943: 5.22

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


Asarfi Hospital  (BOM:543943) 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 .


Asarfi Hospital Interest Coverage Related Terms


Asarfi Hospital Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asarfi 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.

Asarfi Hospital Interest Coverage Chart

Asarfi Hospital Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 32.26 11.42 3.19 2.96 5.59

Asarfi Hospital Quarterly Data
Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.25 3.28 5.59 5.76 7.04

BOM:543943 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Asarfi 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.


Asarfi Hospital Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Asarfi Hospital's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Asarfi 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.

Asarfi 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, Asarfi Hospital's Interest Expense was ₹-42 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹237 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹350 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*237.357/-42.437
=5.59

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Asarfi Hospital's Interest Expense was ₹-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹50 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹350 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*49.624/-7.051
=7.04

* 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 7.04 mean?
Asarfi Hospital (BOM:543943) has a Interest Coverage of 7.04 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Asarfi Hospital and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 11.22. Over the past decade, Asarfi Hospital's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.96 to 32.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Asarfi Hospital ranks #279 out of 454 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Asarfi Hospital's Interest Coverage too high?
Asarfi Hospital's current Interest Coverage of 7.04 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 11.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.96 to a high of 32.26. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Asarfi Hospital's value of 7.04 is 11.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asarfi Hospital ranks #279 out of 454 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asarfi Hospital has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asarfi Hospital's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Asarfi Hospital ranks #279 out of 454 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Asarfi Hospital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Asarfi Hospital's value of 7.04 is 11.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Asarfi Hospital's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.96 to 32.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.22 vs. the industry median of 7.94, Asarfi Hospital 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.94, based on 454 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. Asarfi Hospital's current Interest Coverage of 7.04 is 11.3% 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 Asarfi Hospital and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asarfi Hospital's current Interest Coverage is 7.04, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 11.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asarfi Hospital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asarfi Hospital (BOM:543943) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹195.57, compared to a current price of ₹222.55 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.04, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 11.22 and 11.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.94. Asarfi Hospital's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Asarfi Hospital (BOM:543943), the current Interest Coverage is 7.04 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 Asarfi Hospital (BOM:543943) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asarfi Hospital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹222.55 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹195.57. GuruFocus considers Asarfi Hospital to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:543943:

  • Interest Coverage: 7.04 (37% below median its 10-year median of 11.22)
  • GF Value™: ₹195.57 vs. price of ₹222.55 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#279 of 454)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543943 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asarfi Hospital Business Description

Address Bishunpur Polytechnic, 4th floor Asarfi Hospital, Baramuri, Dhanbad, JH, IND, 828130
Asarfi Hospital Ltd provides healthcare facilities to the people of Jharkhand. It is a multi-specialty hospital offering healthcare facilities. The company is committed to delivering valued healthcare services to patients that include prevention, treatment, and proper rehabilitation.
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