BCPL Railway Infrastructure (NSE:BCPL) Interest Coverage: 2.90 (As of Mar. 2026) — 67% Below Median


NSE:BCPL BCPL Railway Infrastructure Ltd NSE:BCPL
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What is BCPL Railway Infrastructure Interest Coverage?

BCPL Railway Infrastructure NSE:BCPL +0.27% 60 Interest Coverage is 2.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 8.88. GuruFocus rates NSE:BCPL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹131.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,354 Construction companies, BCPL Railway Infrastructure ranks worse than 83.75% 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. BCPL Railway Infrastructure's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹54 Mil. BCPL Railway Infrastructure's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-19 Mil. BCPL Railway Infrastructure's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.90. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for BCPL Railway Infrastructure's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:BCPL' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 8.88   Max: 25.81
Current: 1.84


NSE:BCPL's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
83.75% of 1354 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.865 vs NSE:BCPL: 1.84

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


BCPL Railway Infrastructure  (NSE:BCPL) 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 .


BCPL Railway Infrastructure Interest Coverage Related Terms


BCPL Railway Infrastructure Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BCPL Railway Infrastructure'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.

BCPL Railway Infrastructure Interest Coverage Chart

BCPL Railway Infrastructure Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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BCPL Railway Infrastructure Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BCPL Railway Infrastructure Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, BCPL Railway Infrastructure'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.


BCPL Railway Infrastructure Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, BCPL Railway Infrastructure's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BCPL Railway Infrastructure's Interest Coverage falls into.


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BCPL Railway Infrastructure 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.

BCPL Railway Infrastructure'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, BCPL Railway Infrastructure's Interest Expense was ₹-71 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹130 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹222 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*130.205/-70.853
=1.84

BCPL Railway Infrastructure's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, BCPL Railway Infrastructure's Interest Expense was ₹-19 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹54 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹222 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*53.939/-18.61
=2.90

* 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 2.90 mean?
BCPL Railway Infrastructure (NSE:BCPL) has a Interest Coverage of 2.90 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on BCPL Railway Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 8.88. Over the past decade, BCPL Railway Infrastructure's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.49 to 25.81. According to the industry distribution chart, BCPL Railway Infrastructure ranks #1134 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is BCPL Railway Infrastructure's Interest Coverage too high?
BCPL Railway Infrastructure's current Interest Coverage of 2.90 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 8.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 25.81. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. BCPL Railway Infrastructure's value of 2.90 is 63.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BCPL Railway Infrastructure ranks #1134 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BCPL Railway Infrastructure has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BCPL Railway Infrastructure's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, BCPL Railway Infrastructure ranks #1134 out of 1354 companies for Interest Coverage. This places BCPL Railway Infrastructure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. BCPL Railway Infrastructure's value of 2.90 is 63.1% below this benchmark. Historically, BCPL Railway Infrastructure's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.49 to 25.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.88 vs. the industry median of 7.87, BCPL Railway Infrastructure 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.87, based on 1,354 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. BCPL Railway Infrastructure's current Interest Coverage of 2.90 is 63.1% 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 BCPL Railway Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BCPL Railway Infrastructure's current Interest Coverage is 2.90, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 8.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BCPL Railway Infrastructure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCPL Railway Infrastructure (NSE:BCPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹131.46, compared to a current price of ₹74.88 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.90, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 8.88 and 63.1% below the Construction industry median of 7.87. BCPL Railway Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 BCPL Railway Infrastructure (NSE:BCPL), the current Interest Coverage is 2.90 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 BCPL Railway Infrastructure (NSE:BCPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCPL Railway Infrastructure stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹74.88 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹131.46. GuruFocus considers BCPL Railway Infrastructure to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BCPL:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.90 (67% below median its 10-year median of 8.88)
  • GF Value™: ₹131.46 vs. price of ₹74.88 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.1% below the Construction median (#1134 of 1354)

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


BCPL Railway Infrastructure Business Description

Other Exchanges 542057:India
Address 13B Bidhan Sarani, 4th Floor, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700006
BCPL Railway Infrastructure Ltd is engaged in the field of Railway Infrastructure development, involving design, drawing, supply, erection, and commissioning of single-phase traction overhead equipment. The company is engaged in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction business (EPC) relating to Railway Overhead Electrification projects and systems and related activities for power transmission, distribution. Its segment includes Railway Overhead Electrification and Merchant Exports. The company generates maximum revenue from the Railway Overhead Electrification segment.
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