BLS International Services (NSE:BLS) Interest Coverage: 31.64 (As of Mar. 2026) — 37% Below Median


NSE:BLS BLS International Services Ltd NSE:BLS
83 GF Score
Price ₹259.30
GF Value ₹539.12
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is BLS International Services Interest Coverage?

BLS International Services NSE:BLS +0.04% 83 Interest Coverage is 31.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 49.98. GuruFocus rates NSE:BLS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹539.12 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, BLS International Services ranks better than 65.02% 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. BLS International Services's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,788 Mil. BLS International Services's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-57 Mil. BLS International Services's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.64. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for BLS International Services's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:BLS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.33   Med: 49.98   Max: 378.7
Current: 31.21


NSE:BLS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
65.02% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs NSE:BLS: 31.21

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


BLS International Services  (NSE:BLS) 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 .


BLS International Services Interest Coverage Related Terms


BLS International Services Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BLS International Services'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.

BLS International Services Interest Coverage Chart

BLS International Services Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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BLS International Services 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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NSE:BLS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, BLS International Services'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.


BLS International Services Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, BLS International Services's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BLS International Services's Interest Coverage falls into.


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BLS International Services 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.

BLS International Services'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, BLS International Services's Interest Expense was ₹-232 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹7,252 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹3,274 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*7252.232/-232.396
=31.21

BLS International Services's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, BLS International Services's Interest Expense was ₹-57 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹1,788 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹3,274 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1788.07/-56.513
=31.64

* 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 31.64 mean?
BLS International Services (NSE:BLS) has a Interest Coverage of 31.64 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on BLS International Services and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 49.98. Over the past decade, BLS International Services' Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.33 to 378.70. According to the industry distribution chart, BLS International Services ranks #284 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is BLS International Services' Interest Coverage too high?
BLS International Services' current Interest Coverage of 31.64 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 49.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.33 to a high of 378.70. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. BLS International Services' value of 31.64 is 143.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BLS International Services ranks #284 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BLS International Services has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BLS International Services' Interest Coverage compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, BLS International Services ranks #284 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts BLS International Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. BLS International Services' value of 31.64 is 143.8% above this benchmark. Historically, BLS International Services' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.33 to 378.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.98 vs. the industry median of 12.98, BLS International Services has consistently been above 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 812 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. BLS International Services's current Interest Coverage of 31.64 is 143.8% above 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 BLS International Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BLS International Services's current Interest Coverage is 31.64, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 49.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BLS International Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BLS International Services (NSE:BLS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹539.12, compared to a current price of ₹259.30 — trading 51.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 31.64, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 49.98 and 143.8% above the Business Services industry median of 12.98. BLS International Services' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 BLS International Services (NSE:BLS), the current Interest Coverage is 31.64 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 BLS International Services (NSE:BLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BLS International Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹259.30 is trading 51.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹539.12. GuruFocus considers BLS International Services to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BLS:

  • Interest Coverage: 31.64 (37% below median its 10-year median of 49.98)
  • GF Value™: ₹539.12 vs. price of ₹259.30 (51.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 143.8% above the Business Services median (#284 of 812)

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


BLS International Services Business Description

Other Exchanges 540073:India
Address No. 21, Barakhamba Road, 912, Indra Prakash Building, New Delhi, IND, 110001
BLS International Services Ltd is a provider of miscellaneous business services in India. These services include outsourcing and administrative tasks, and passport and consular services to diplomatic missions across the world. It generates the majority of its revenue from operations rendered to the Middle East. Other regions include India, South Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. The company's businesses include Visa/Passport and OCI Application services, attestation, BLS Visa Consultancy, and BLS Embassy Notification Services.
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