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. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2023 was ₽27,909 Mil. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2023 was ₽-12,582 Mil.
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was 2.22.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MIC:MTSS's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.715 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MIC:MTSS) 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 .
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Interest Coverage Related Terms
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mobile TeleSystems PJSC'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.
MIC:MTSS vs TMUS, VZ, CMCSA: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mobile TeleSystems PJSC'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.
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Interest Coverage falls into.
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC 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:
* 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.
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MIC:MTSS) has a Interest Coverage of 2.22 as of Mar. 2023. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mobile TeleSystems PJSC and its competitors.
Is Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Interest Coverage too high?
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's current Interest Coverage is 2.22. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.72. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's value of 2.22 is 52.9% below this industry median. Overall, Mobile TeleSystems PJSC has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's Interest Coverage of 2.22 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.72. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's value of 2.22 is 52.9% below this benchmark. 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 4.72, based on 286 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. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's current Interest Coverage of 2.22 is 52.9% 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 Mobile TeleSystems PJSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's current Interest Coverage is 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobile TeleSystems PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MIC:MTSS) has a current Interest Coverage of 2.22. The current Interest Coverage is 2.22 and 52.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.72. Mobile TeleSystems PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 17/100. 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 Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MIC:MTSS), the current Interest Coverage is 2.22 as of Mar. 2023. 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.
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC is a wireless telephone operator in Russia. The company is a large provider of fixed-line broadband and pay-TV services in the country, with a strong fixed-line presence in Moscow. The company's segment includes Telecom; Fintech and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Telecom segment.
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