Engro Powergen QadirpurKAR:EPQL 68 Interest Coverage is 23.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 603% above its 10-year median of 3.37. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPQL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks better than 95.33% 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. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨159 Mil. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-7 Mil.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.69.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:EPQL'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.07 Med: 3.37 Max: 93.51
Current: 93.51
KAR:EPQL's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 95.33% of 321
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs KAR:EPQL: 93.51
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 .
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Interest Coverage Related Terms
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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.
KAR:EPQL vs CEG, VST, NRG: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) has a Interest Coverage of 23.69 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Engro Powergen Qadirpur and its competitors. This is 603% above median its historical median of 3.37. Over the past decade, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.07 to 93.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #15 out of 321 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Interest Coverage too high?
Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current Interest Coverage of 23.69 is 603% above median its 10-year median of 3.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.07 to a high of 93.51. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.92. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's value of 23.69 is 711.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #15 out of 321 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Engro Powergen Qadirpur has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Interest Coverage compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #15 out of 321 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Engro Powergen Qadirpur in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.92. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's value of 23.69 is 711.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.07 to 93.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.37 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Engro Powergen Qadirpur 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.92, based on 321 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. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current Interest Coverage of 23.69 is 711.3% 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current Interest Coverage is 23.69, which is 603% above median its own 10-year median of 3.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Powergen Qadirpur stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.01, compared to a current price of ₨25.06 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 23.69, which is 603% above median its 10-year median of 3.37 and 711.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.92. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL), the current Interest Coverage is 23.69 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Powergen Qadirpur stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨25.06 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.01.
GuruFocus considers Engro Powergen Qadirpur to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:EPQL:
Interest Coverage: 23.69 (603% above median its 10-year median of 3.37)
GF Value™: ₨26.01 vs. price of ₨25.06 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 711.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#15 of 321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:EPQL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Ltd is engaged in the business of power generation and sale. The electricity generated is transmitted to the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC). The company's portfolio includes: Fertilizers, Dairy, Telecom Communications, Energy and Mining, Petrochemical, Chemical storage and handling.
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