Cambridge Technology Enterprises (NSE:CTE) Interest Coverage: 2.51 (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Below Median


NSE:CTE Cambridge Technology Enterprises Ltd NSE:CTE
69 GF Score
Price ₹31.44
GF Value ₹60.31
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What is Cambridge Technology Enterprises Interest Coverage?

Cambridge Technology Enterprises NSE:CTE +1.35% 69 Interest Coverage is 2.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 9.99. GuruFocus rates NSE:CTE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹60.31 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,705 Software companies, Cambridge Technology Enterprises ranks worse than 97.77% 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. Cambridge Technology Enterprises's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹45 Mil. Cambridge Technology Enterprises's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-18 Mil. Cambridge Technology Enterprises's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.51. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

NSE:CTE' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 9.99   Max: 20.47
Current: 0.58


NSE:CTE's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
97.77% of 1705 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.78 vs NSE:CTE: 0.58

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


Cambridge Technology Enterprises  (NSE:CTE) 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 .


Cambridge Technology Enterprises Interest Coverage Related Terms


Cambridge Technology Enterprises Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cambridge Technology Enterprises'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.

Cambridge Technology Enterprises Interest Coverage Chart

Cambridge Technology Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Cambridge Technology Enterprises Quarterly Data
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NSE:CTE vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Cambridge Technology Enterprises'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.


Cambridge Technology Enterprises Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cambridge Technology Enterprises's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Cambridge Technology Enterprises 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.

Cambridge Technology Enterprises'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, Cambridge Technology Enterprises's Interest Expense was ₹-79 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹61 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹557 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*60.508/-79.036
=0.77

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Cambridge Technology Enterprises's Interest Expense was ₹-18 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹45 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹557 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*45.184/-17.97
=2.51

* 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 2.51 mean?
Cambridge Technology Enterprises (NSE:CTE) has a Interest Coverage of 2.51 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Cambridge Technology Enterprises and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 9.99. Over the past decade, Cambridge Technology Enterprises' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.58 to 20.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Cambridge Technology Enterprises ranks #1667 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is Cambridge Technology Enterprises' Interest Coverage too high?
Cambridge Technology Enterprises' current Interest Coverage of 2.51 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 9.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 20.47. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. Cambridge Technology Enterprises' value of 2.51 is 89.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cambridge Technology Enterprises ranks #1667 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cambridge Technology Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cambridge Technology Enterprises' Interest Coverage compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cambridge Technology Enterprises ranks #1667 out of 1705 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Cambridge Technology Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. Cambridge Technology Enterprises' value of 2.51 is 89.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Cambridge Technology Enterprises' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.58 to 20.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.99 vs. the industry median of 24.78, Cambridge Technology Enterprises 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.78, based on 1,705 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. Cambridge Technology Enterprises's current Interest Coverage of 2.51 is 89.9% 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 Cambridge Technology Enterprises and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cambridge Technology Enterprises's current Interest Coverage is 2.51, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 9.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cambridge Technology Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cambridge Technology Enterprises (NSE:CTE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹60.31, compared to a current price of ₹31.44 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.51, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 9.99 and 89.9% below the Software industry median of 24.78. Cambridge Technology Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Cambridge Technology Enterprises (NSE:CTE), the current Interest Coverage is 2.51 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 Cambridge Technology Enterprises (NSE:CTE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cambridge Technology Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹31.44 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹60.31. GuruFocus considers Cambridge Technology Enterprises to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CTE:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.51 (75% below median its 10-year median of 9.99)
  • GF Value™: ₹60.31 vs. price of ₹31.44 (47.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.9% below the Software median (#1667 of 1705)

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


Cambridge Technology Enterprises Business Description

Other Exchanges 532801:India
Address Image Gardens Road, Unit No. 403B & 404, 4th Floor, Capital Park, Plot No. 1-98/4/1-13, 28 & 29, Survey No.72, Madhapur, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500081
Cambridge Technology Enterprises Ltd is a business and technology company, engaged in software development and information technology (IT) related activities. It offers various services, which include cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise mobility, DevOps, and application development. The company derives revenue from India, the USA, the Philippines, and other regions, of which the maximum revenue is generated from the USA. The company generates revenue from the sale of software services and the sale of software licenses, where the majority of its revenue is derived from the sale of software services.
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