Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of . 20)


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What is Telekom Networks Malawi Interest Coverage?

Telekom Networks Malawi MSW:TNM -0.10% 25 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of . 20. GuruFocus rates MSW:TNM with a GF Score™ of 25/100. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, Telekom Networks Malawi 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. Telekom Networks Malawi's Operating Income for the six months ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 Mil. Telekom Networks Malawi's Interest Expense for the six months ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 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 Telekom Networks Malawi's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


MSW:TNM'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.


Telekom Networks Malawi  (MSW:TNM) 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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Telekom Networks Malawi Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telekom Networks Malawi'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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MSW:TNM vs : Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telekom Networks Malawi'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.


Telekom Networks Malawi Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Telekom Networks Malawi's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Telekom Networks Malawi 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.

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

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in . 20, Telekom Networks Malawi's Interest Expense was MWK0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was MWK0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MWK0.00 Mil.

Telekom Networks Malawi had no debt (1).

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

Here, for the six months ended in . 20, Telekom Networks Malawi's Interest Expense was MWK0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was MWK0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MWK0.00 Mil.

Telekom Networks Malawi 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?
Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM) 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 Telekom Networks Malawi and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telekom Networks Malawi ranks #999999 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Telekom Networks Malawi's Interest Coverage too high?
Telekom Networks Malawi's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Telekom Networks Malawi ranks #999999 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telekom Networks Malawi has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Networks Malawi's Interest Coverage compare to ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telekom Networks Malawi ranks #999999 out of 284 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Telekom Networks Malawi 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 Telekom Networks Malawi 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. Telekom Networks Malawi'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 Telekom Networks Malawi stock overvalued right now?
Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Telekom Networks Malawi's overall GF Score™ is 25/100. 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 Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM), 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.

Telekom Networks Malawi Business Description

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Address Glyn Jones Road, P O Box 3039, 5th Floor, Livingstone Towers, Blantyre, MWI
Telekom Networks Malawi PLC is engaged in the provision of telecommunications services, offering communication products and related services to customers. The company operates through two reportable segments: Telecommunications and Mobile Money. The Telecommunications segment provides a wide range of communication products and services, while the Mobile Money segment offers services such as money transfers, cash withdrawals and deposits, bill payments, and merchant payments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Telecommunications segment.
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