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Vodafone Qatar QSCDSMD:VFQS 84 Interest Coverage is 20.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 8.39. GuruFocus rates DSMD:VFQS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق2.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks better than 79.15% 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. Vodafone Qatar QSC's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ر.ق227 Mil. Vodafone Qatar QSC's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ر.ق-11 Mil.
Vodafone Qatar QSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.91.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodafone Qatar QSC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
DSMD:VFQS'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.34 Med: 8.39 Max: 18.64
Current: 18.64
DSMD:VFQS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 79.15% of 283
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs DSMD:VFQS: 18.64
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 .
Vodafone Qatar QSC Interest Coverage Related Terms
Vodafone Qatar QSC Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone Qatar QSC'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.
DSMD:VFQS vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Qatar QSC'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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Qatar QSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Qatar QSC's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) has a Interest Coverage of 20.91 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Vodafone Qatar QSC and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 8.39. Over the past decade, Vodafone Qatar QSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.34 to 18.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #59 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Vodafone Qatar QSC's Interest Coverage too high?
Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Interest Coverage of 20.91 is 149% above median its 10-year median of 8.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 18.64. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Vodafone Qatar QSC's value of 20.91 is 341.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #59 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vodafone Qatar QSC has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Qatar QSC's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #59 out of 283 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Vodafone Qatar QSC in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Vodafone Qatar QSC's value of 20.91 is 341.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Vodafone Qatar QSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.34 to 18.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.39 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Vodafone Qatar QSC 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 4.74, 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. Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Interest Coverage of 20.91 is 341.1% 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC 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. Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Interest Coverage is 20.91, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 8.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Qatar QSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق2.11, compared to a current price of ر.ق2.57 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.91, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 8.39 and 341.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.74. Vodafone Qatar QSC's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS), the current Interest Coverage is 20.91 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Qatar QSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق2.57 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق2.11.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Qatar QSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:VFQS:
Interest Coverage: 20.91 (149% above median its 10-year median of 8.39)
GF Value™: ر.ق2.11 vs. price of ر.ق2.57 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 341.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#59 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:VFQS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone Qatar QSC provides cellular mobile telecommunication services, fixed-line services, and sells mobile-related equipment and accessories. It operates in two segments: Consumer and Enterprise and others. Its services include messaging, interconnect, data broadband services, connection fees, and equipment sales. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that include voice, messaging, data, fixed communications, Internet of Things and ICT managed services, for consumers and businesses alike.
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