Bangladesh Submarine Cables (DHA:BSCPLC) Interest Coverage: 33.81 (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Above Median


DHA:BSCPLC Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC DHA:BSCPLC
90 GF Score
Price BDT152.50
GF Value BDT182.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Bangladesh Submarine Cables Interest Coverage?

Bangladesh Submarine Cables DHA:BSCPLC +2.16% 90 Interest Coverage is 33.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 19.36. GuruFocus rates DHA:BSCPLC with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT182.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, Bangladesh Submarine Cables ranks better than 84.15% 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. Bangladesh Submarine Cables's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT752 Mil. Bangladesh Submarine Cables's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-22 Mil. Bangladesh Submarine Cables's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.81. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bangladesh Submarine Cables's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

DHA:BSCPLC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.93   Med: 19.36   Max: 577.29
Current: 31.35


DHA:BSCPLC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
84.15% of 284 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.685 vs DHA:BSCPLC: 31.35

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


Bangladesh Submarine Cables  (DHA:BSCPLC) 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 .


Bangladesh Submarine Cables Interest Coverage Related Terms


Bangladesh Submarine Cables Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bangladesh Submarine Cables'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.

Bangladesh Submarine Cables Interest Coverage Chart

Bangladesh Submarine Cables Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
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Bangladesh Submarine Cables 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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DHA:BSCPLC vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Bangladesh Submarine Cables'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.


Bangladesh Submarine Cables Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Bangladesh Submarine Cables's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Bangladesh Submarine Cables 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.

Bangladesh Submarine Cables's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, Bangladesh Submarine Cables's Interest Expense was BDT-99 Mil. Its Operating Income was BDT2,092 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT4,220 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*2092.064/-99.024
=21.13

Bangladesh Submarine Cables's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Bangladesh Submarine Cables's Interest Expense was BDT-22 Mil. Its Operating Income was BDT752 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT4,298 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*752.122/-22.245
=33.81

* 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 33.81 mean?
Bangladesh Submarine Cables (DHA:BSCPLC) has a Interest Coverage of 33.81 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Bangladesh Submarine Cables and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 19.36. Over the past decade, Bangladesh Submarine Cables' Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.93 to 577.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Bangladesh Submarine Cables ranks #45 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Bangladesh Submarine Cables' Interest Coverage too high?
Bangladesh Submarine Cables' current Interest Coverage of 33.81 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 19.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.93 to a high of 577.29. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.69. Bangladesh Submarine Cables' value of 33.81 is 621.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bangladesh Submarine Cables ranks #45 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bangladesh Submarine Cables has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bangladesh Submarine Cables' Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Bangladesh Submarine Cables ranks #45 out of 284 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Bangladesh Submarine Cables in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.69. Bangladesh Submarine Cables' value of 33.81 is 621.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bangladesh Submarine Cables' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.93 to 577.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.36 vs. the industry median of 4.69, Bangladesh Submarine Cables 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.69, 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. Bangladesh Submarine Cables's current Interest Coverage of 33.81 is 621.7% 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 Bangladesh Submarine Cables and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bangladesh Submarine Cables's current Interest Coverage is 33.81, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 19.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bangladesh Submarine Cables stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangladesh Submarine Cables (DHA:BSCPLC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT182.77, compared to a current price of BDT152.50 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 33.81, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 19.36 and 621.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.69. Bangladesh Submarine Cables' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Bangladesh Submarine Cables (DHA:BSCPLC), the current Interest Coverage is 33.81 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 Bangladesh Submarine Cables (DHA:BSCPLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangladesh Submarine Cables stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT152.50 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT182.77. GuruFocus considers Bangladesh Submarine Cables to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:BSCPLC:

  • Interest Coverage: 33.81 (75% above median its 10-year median of 19.36)
  • GF Value™: BDT182.77 vs. price of BDT152.50 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 621.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#45 of 284)

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


Bangladesh Submarine Cables Business Description

Address 191/1, Tejgaon-Gulshan Link Road, Rahman’s Regnum Center (7th and 8th Floor), Dhaka, BGD, 1208
Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC provides high-capacity bandwidth through submarine cable to IGW, IIG, ISP, and other operators across Bangladesh, ensuring customers benefit from telecom and IT-related services. It is the sole provider of submarine cable bandwidth services in the country, manages the country's submarine cable systems, and also acts as an IIG service provider. The company provides bandwidth and IPLC services (E-1, STM-1, STM-4, STM-16, STM-64/10GE, and 100GE) to IIG and IGW operators, IP transit to IIGs and ISPs, IPLC to corporate and other BTRC-permitted customers, co-location services at its data center and landing stations, and National Internet Exchange (NIX) service.
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