HealthCare Global Enterprises (NSE:HCG) Interest Coverage: 1.46 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Above Median


NSE:HCG HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd NSE:HCG
79 GF Score
Price ₹600.40
GF Value ₹576.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is HealthCare Global Enterprises Interest Coverage?

HealthCare Global Enterprises NSE:HCG -2.25% 79 Interest Coverage is 1.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates NSE:HCG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹576.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HealthCare Global Enterprises ranks worse than 91.37% 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. HealthCare Global Enterprises's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹623 Mil. HealthCare Global Enterprises's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-427 Mil. HealthCare Global Enterprises's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.46. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

NSE:HCG' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 1.26   Max: 2.41
Current: 1.26


NSE:HCG's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
91.37% of 452 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.99 vs NSE:HCG: 1.26

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


HealthCare Global Enterprises  (NSE:HCG) 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 .


HealthCare Global Enterprises Interest Coverage Related Terms


HealthCare Global Enterprises Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HealthCare Global 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.

HealthCare Global Enterprises Interest Coverage Chart

HealthCare Global Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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HealthCare Global Enterprises 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:HCG vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, HealthCare Global 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.


HealthCare Global Enterprises Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HealthCare Global Enterprises's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HealthCare Global Enterprises's Interest Coverage falls into.


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HealthCare Global 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.

HealthCare Global 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, HealthCare Global Enterprises's Interest Expense was ₹-1,766 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹2,216 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹13,592 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2216.2/-1765.7
=1.26

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, HealthCare Global Enterprises's Interest Expense was ₹-427 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹623 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹13,592 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*622.7/-427
=1.46

* 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 1.46 mean?
HealthCare Global Enterprises (NSE:HCG) has a Interest Coverage of 1.46 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on HealthCare Global Enterprises and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, HealthCare Global Enterprises' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.21 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, HealthCare Global Enterprises ranks #413 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is HealthCare Global Enterprises' Interest Coverage too high?
HealthCare Global Enterprises' current Interest Coverage of 1.46 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 2.41. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.99. HealthCare Global Enterprises' value of 1.46 is 81.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HealthCare Global Enterprises ranks #413 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HealthCare Global Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HealthCare Global Enterprises' Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HealthCare Global Enterprises ranks #413 out of 452 companies for Interest Coverage. This places HealthCare Global Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.99. HealthCare Global Enterprises' value of 1.46 is 81.7% below this benchmark. Historically, HealthCare Global Enterprises' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.21 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 7.99, HealthCare Global 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.99, based on 452 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. HealthCare Global Enterprises's current Interest Coverage of 1.46 is 81.7% 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 HealthCare Global Enterprises and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HealthCare Global Enterprises's current Interest Coverage is 1.46, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HealthCare Global Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthCare Global Enterprises (NSE:HCG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹576.14, compared to a current price of ₹600.40 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.46, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 81.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.99. HealthCare Global Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 HealthCare Global Enterprises (NSE:HCG), the current Interest Coverage is 1.46 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 HealthCare Global Enterprises (NSE:HCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthCare Global Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹600.40 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹576.14. GuruFocus considers HealthCare Global Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HCG:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.46 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
  • GF Value™: ₹576.14 vs. price of ₹600.40 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#413 of 452)

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


HealthCare Global Enterprises Business Description

Other Exchanges 539787:India
Address Mission Road, No. 3, Ground Floor, Tower Block, Unity Building Complex, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560027
HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd operates in oncology, providing comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment services including medical oncology, radiation therapy, and surgical oncology. It also offers fertility treatment services under the Milann brand, along with multi-specialty hospital care in key medical disciplines. The company's operations span many metropolitan and non-metro cities across India and extend internationally with cancer care centers in Africa. HCG generates revenue through patient services in oncology, fertility treatments, diagnostics, and multi-specialty hospital care, leveraging technology and a networked business model to deliver patient-centric healthcare.
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