PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) Interest Coverage: 0.84 (As of Mar. 2026) — 73% Below Median


ISX:TFAS PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ISX:TFAS
69 GF Score
Price Rp197.00
GF Value Rp166.75
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Interest Coverage?

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ISX:TFAS -1.50% 69 Interest Coverage is 0.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 3.08. GuruFocus rates ISX:TFAS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp166.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks worse than 99.75% 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. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was Rp748 Mil. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was Rp-889 Mil. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.84. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

ISX:TFAS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 3.08   Max: 17.72
Current: 0.05


ISX:TFAS's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
99.75% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs ISX:TFAS: 0.05

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


PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk  (ISX:TFAS) 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 .


PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Interest Coverage Related Terms


PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk'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.

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Interest Coverage Chart

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Quarterly Data
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ISX:TFAS vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk'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.


PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Interest Coverage falls into.


ISX:TFAS
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PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk 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.

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Interest Expense was Rp-6,601 Mil. Its Operating Income was Rp-777 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp315 Mil.

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Interest Expense was Rp-889 Mil. Its Operating Income was Rp748 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp315 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*748.458/-888.914
=0.84

* 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 0.84 mean?
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) has a Interest Coverage of 0.84 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 3.08. Over the past decade, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.05 to 17.72. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks #810 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Interest Coverage too high?
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's current Interest Coverage of 0.84 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 3.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 17.72. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's value of 0.84 is 93.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks #810 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Interest Coverage compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks #810 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This places PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's value of 0.84 is 93.5% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.05 to 17.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.08 vs. the industry median of 12.98, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 812 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. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's current Interest Coverage of 0.84 is 93.5% 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 PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's current Interest Coverage is 0.84, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp166.75, compared to a current price of Rp197.00 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.84, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 3.08 and 93.5% below the Business Services industry median of 12.98. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS), the current Interest Coverage is 0.84 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 PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of Rp197.00 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp166.75. GuruFocus considers PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:TFAS:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.84 (73% below median its 10-year median of 3.08)
  • GF Value™: Rp166.75 vs. price of Rp197.00 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.5% below the Business Services median (#810 of 812)

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


PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan. Prof. DR. Satrio No. 65, Mall Ambasador 5th Floor, No. 5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta, IDN, 12940
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk is engaged in digital product distribution and network-based services. The Group manages and evaluates its operations based on the business segment that consists of Digital products and Digital services. The Company operates through a partner network spread across various regions and has expanded its business activities into network-based logistics through the development of a drop point network. The Digital products segment generates the majority of the Group's revenue. The Company conducts digital product distribution activities, particularly telecommunications products such as prepaid credit and data packages, through an outlet network spread across various regions. The Company manages more than 7,000 active outlets across 5 regional clusters in Java Island.
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