Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of . 20)


LUS:ATEL Airtel Networks Zambia PLC LUS:ATEL
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What is Airtel Networks Zambia Interest Coverage?

Airtel Networks Zambia LUS:ATEL 38 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:ATEL with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks worse than 352112.32% 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. Airtel Networks Zambia's Operating Income for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00 Mil. Airtel Networks Zambia's Interest Expense for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

(1) 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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Airtel Networks Zambia's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


LUS:ATEL's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.685
* 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.


Airtel Networks Zambia  (LUS:ATEL) 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 .


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Airtel Networks Zambia Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Airtel Networks Zambia'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.

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LUS:ATEL vs : Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Airtel Networks Zambia'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.


Airtel Networks Zambia Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Airtel Networks Zambia's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Airtel Networks Zambia's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Airtel Networks Zambia 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.

Airtel Networks Zambia's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in . 20, Airtel Networks Zambia's Interest Expense was ZMW0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was ZMW0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ZMW0.00 Mil.

Airtel Networks Zambia had no debt (1).

Airtel Networks Zambia's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in . 20, Airtel Networks Zambia's Interest Expense was ZMW0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was ZMW0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ZMW0.00 Mil.

Airtel Networks Zambia had no debt (1).

* 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?
Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Airtel Networks Zambia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks #999999 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Airtel Networks Zambia's Interest Coverage too high?
Airtel Networks Zambia's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks #999999 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Airtel Networks Zambia has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Networks Zambia's Interest Coverage compare to ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks #999999 out of 284 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Airtel Networks Zambia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.69. 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. 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 Airtel Networks Zambia 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. Airtel Networks Zambia'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 Airtel Networks Zambia stock overvalued right now?
Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Airtel Networks Zambia's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 2 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 Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. 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.

Airtel Networks Zambia Business Description

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Address Corner of Addis Ababa Drive and Great East Road, Airtel House, P. O. Box 320001, Stand 2375, Lusaka, ZMB
Airtel Networks Zambia PLC is engaged in the provision of cellular radio telecommunication services. It operates in a single operating segment, being Zambia operations. The reportable operating segment derives its revenue from the sale of voice and data services to subscribers of the network and to foreign telephony operators when their subscribers utilise the Airtel Zambia network. Other revenue consists of connection and subscription charges and the sale of mobile handsets to customers. It provides postpaid, prepaid, international calling, and broadband recharge services.
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