Khulna Power Co (DHA:KPCL) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)

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DHA:KPCL Khulna Power Co Ltd DHA:KPCL
57 GF Score
Price BDT10.40
GF Value BDT4.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Khulna Power Co Interest Coverage?

Khulna Power Co DHA:KPCL +0.97% 57 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DHA:KPCL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT4.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, Khulna Power Co ranks worse than 222716.93% 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. Khulna Power Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-9.0 Mil. Khulna Power Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-0.1 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 Khulna Power Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


DHA:KPCL's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 3.78
* 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.


Khulna Power Co  (DHA:KPCL) 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 .


Khulna Power Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Khulna Power Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Khulna Power Co'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.

Khulna Power Co Interest Coverage Chart

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DHA:KPCL vs NEE, SO, DUK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Khulna Power Co'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.


Khulna Power Co Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Khulna Power Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Khulna Power Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Khulna Power Co 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.

Khulna Power Co'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, Khulna Power Co's Interest Expense was BDT-57.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was BDT-190.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT0.0 Mil.

Khulna Power Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Khulna Power Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Khulna Power Co's Interest Expense was BDT-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was BDT-9.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT3.5 Mil.

Khulna Power Co 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?
Khulna Power Co (DHA:KPCL) 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 Khulna Power Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Khulna Power Co ranks #999999 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Khulna Power Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Khulna Power Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Khulna Power Co ranks #999999 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Khulna Power Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Khulna Power Co's Interest Coverage compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Khulna Power Co ranks #999999 out of 449 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Khulna Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.78. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.78, based on 449 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 Khulna Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Khulna Power Co'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 Khulna Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khulna Power Co (DHA:KPCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT4.06, compared to a current price of BDT10.40 — trading 156.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Khulna Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Khulna Power Co (DHA:KPCL), 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 Khulna Power Co (DHA:KPCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khulna Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BDT10.40 is trading 156.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT4.06. GuruFocus considers Khulna Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:KPCL:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: BDT4.06 vs. price of BDT10.40 (156.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Khulna Power Co Business Description

Address United House, Madani Avenue, United City, Dhaka, BGD, 1212
Khulna Power Co Ltd is engaged in generating electricity, selling such generated electricity to the Bangladesh Power Development Board, and acquiring fuel required for such electricity generation from home and abroad. The company receives revenue in the form of capacity, rental, and energy. The energy payment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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