Birlasoft (NSE:BSOFT) Interest Coverage: 59.62 (As of Mar. 2026) — 109% Above Median


NSE:BSOFT Birlasoft Ltd NSE:BSOFT
83 GF Score
Price ₹290.15
GF Value ₹494.22
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Birlasoft Interest Coverage?

Birlasoft NSE:BSOFT +5.57% 83 Interest Coverage is 59.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 28.58. GuruFocus rates NSE:BSOFT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹494.22 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,713 Software companies, Birlasoft ranks worse than 51.31% 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. Birlasoft's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,299 Mil. Birlasoft's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-39 Mil. Birlasoft's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.62. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

NSE:BSOFT' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.93   Med: 28.58   Max: 46.32
Current: 23.09


NSE:BSOFT's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
51.31% of 1713 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.62 vs NSE:BSOFT: 23.09

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


Birlasoft  (NSE:BSOFT) 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 .


Birlasoft Interest Coverage Related Terms


Birlasoft Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Birlasoft'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.

Birlasoft Interest Coverage Chart

Birlasoft Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 43.32 25.53 46.32 26.63 40.95

Birlasoft 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:BSOFT vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Birlasoft'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.


Birlasoft Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Birlasoft's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Birlasoft's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Birlasoft 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.

Birlasoft'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, Birlasoft's Interest Expense was ₹-196 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹8,027 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,105 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*8027.28/-196.02
=40.95

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Birlasoft's Interest Expense was ₹-39 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹2,299 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,105 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2298.77/-38.56
=59.62

* 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 59.62 mean?
Birlasoft (NSE:BSOFT) has a Interest Coverage of 59.62 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Birlasoft and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 28.58. Over the past decade, Birlasoft's Interest Coverage has ranged from 20.93 to 46.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Birlasoft ranks #879 out of 1713 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Birlasoft's Interest Coverage too high?
Birlasoft's current Interest Coverage of 59.62 is 109% above median its 10-year median of 28.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.93 to a high of 46.32. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.62. Birlasoft's value of 59.62 is 142.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Birlasoft ranks #879 out of 1713 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Birlasoft has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birlasoft's Interest Coverage compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Birlasoft ranks #879 out of 1713 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Birlasoft in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.62. Birlasoft's value of 59.62 is 142.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Birlasoft's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 20.93 to 46.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.58 vs. the industry median of 24.62, Birlasoft 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.62, based on 1,713 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. Birlasoft's current Interest Coverage of 59.62 is 142.2% 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 Birlasoft and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Birlasoft's current Interest Coverage is 59.62, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 28.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birlasoft stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birlasoft (NSE:BSOFT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹494.22, compared to a current price of ₹290.15 — trading 41.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 59.62, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 28.58 and 142.2% above the Software industry median of 24.62. Birlasoft's 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 Birlasoft (NSE:BSOFT), the current Interest Coverage is 59.62 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 Birlasoft (NSE:BSOFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birlasoft stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹290.15 is trading 41.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹494.22. GuruFocus considers Birlasoft to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BSOFT:

  • Interest Coverage: 59.62 (109% above median its 10-year median of 28.58)
  • GF Value™: ₹494.22 vs. price of ₹290.15 (41.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 142.2% above the Software median (#879 of 1713)

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


Birlasoft Business Description

Other Exchanges 532400:India
Address MIDC, Phase I, Plot No. 35 and 36, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, Pune, MH, IND, 411057
Birlasoft Ltd is engaged in providing software and IT-enabled services globally. It provides software development and IT consulting to its customers, which involves solutions related to artificial intelligence, blockchain, customer experience, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud, and other technologies. Its reportable segments are based on the industry vertical it serves and consist of Manufacturing, which is its key revenue-generating segment, Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Energy and Utilities, and Life Sciences. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from America and the rest from the UK and Europe, and the Rest of the World.
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