NETLF (NetLink NBN Trust) Interest Coverage: 4.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Below Median


NETLF NetLink NBN Trust NETLF
32 GF Score
Price $0.77
GF Value $0.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is NetLink NBN Trust Interest Coverage?

NetLink NBN Trust NETLF +1.52% 32 Interest Coverage is 4.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 5.46. GuruFocus rates NETLF with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 286 Telecommunication Services companies, NetLink NBN Trust ranks worse than 56.29% 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. NetLink NBN Trust's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $34.9 Mil. NetLink NBN Trust's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-8.7 Mil. NetLink NBN Trust's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.02. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for NetLink NBN Trust's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NETLF' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33   Med: 5.46   Max: 12.02
Current: 4.09


NETLF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
56.29% of 286 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.715 vs NETLF: 4.09

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


NetLink NBN Trust  (OTCPK:NETLF) 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 .


NetLink NBN Trust Interest Coverage Related Terms


NetLink NBN Trust Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NetLink NBN Trust'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.

NetLink NBN Trust Interest Coverage Chart

NetLink NBN Trust Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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NetLink NBN Trust Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.77 3.19 3.50 4.14 4.02

NETLF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, NetLink NBN Trust'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.


NetLink NBN Trust Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, NetLink NBN Trust's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NetLink NBN Trust's Interest Coverage falls into.


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NetLink NBN Trust 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.

NetLink NBN Trust's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, NetLink NBN Trust's Interest Expense was $-18.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was $74.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $795.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*74.275/-18.176
=4.09

NetLink NBN Trust's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, NetLink NBN Trust's Interest Expense was $-8.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was $34.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $795.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*34.88/-8.667
=4.02

* 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 4.02 mean?
NetLink NBN Trust (NETLF) has a Interest Coverage of 4.02 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on NetLink NBN Trust and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 5.46. Over the past decade, NetLink NBN Trust's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.33 to 12.02. According to the industry distribution chart, NetLink NBN Trust ranks #161 out of 286 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is NetLink NBN Trust's Interest Coverage too high?
NetLink NBN Trust's current Interest Coverage of 4.02 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 5.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 12.02. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.72. NetLink NBN Trust's value of 4.02 is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NetLink NBN Trust ranks #161 out of 286 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NetLink NBN Trust has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetLink NBN Trust's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, NetLink NBN Trust ranks #161 out of 286 companies for Interest Coverage. This places NetLink NBN Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.72. NetLink NBN Trust's value of 4.02 is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, NetLink NBN Trust's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.33 to 12.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.46 vs. the industry median of 4.72, NetLink NBN Trust 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 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. NetLink NBN Trust's current Interest Coverage of 4.02 is 14.7% 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 NetLink NBN Trust 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. NetLink NBN Trust's current Interest Coverage is 4.02, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetLink NBN Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetLink NBN Trust (NETLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.68, compared to a current price of $0.77 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.02, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 5.46 and 14.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.72. NetLink NBN Trust's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 9 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 NetLink NBN Trust (NETLF), the current Interest Coverage is 4.02 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 NetLink NBN Trust (NETLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetLink NBN Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.77 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.68. GuruFocus considers NetLink NBN Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NETLF:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.02 (26% below median its 10-year median of 5.46)
  • GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.77 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#161 of 286)

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


NetLink NBN Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges CJLU:Singapore6NL:Germany
Address 750E Chai Chee Road, No. 07-03, ESR BizPark, Singapore, SGP, 469005
NetLink NBN Trust is a national provider of internet service. It designs, builds, owns, and operates network infrastructure comprising ducts, manholes, and fiber cables. Its non-building address point (NBAP) applications include infrastructure for telecommunications operators such as wireless network base stations, cameras, sensors, signage, and outdoor kiosks. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Installation-related revenue and Ancillary project revenue. The company operates in Singapore, the USA, the UK, and the rest of the World.
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