Vodafone IdeaNSE:IDEA +1.24%38 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:IDEA with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Idea ranks worse than 352112.32% 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. Vodafone Idea's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-6,290 Mil. Vodafone Idea's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-49,900 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodafone Idea's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IDEA's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.685 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) 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 .
Vodafone Idea Interest Coverage Related Terms
Vodafone Idea Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone Idea'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.
NSE:IDEA vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Idea'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.
Vodafone Idea Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Idea's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Idea's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
Vodafone Idea did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Vodafone Idea and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #999999 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Vodafone Idea's Interest Coverage too high?
Vodafone Idea's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #999999 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vodafone Idea has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Idea's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #999999 out of 284 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Vodafone Idea in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.69. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.69, based on 284 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. 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 Vodafone Idea and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Idea's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Idea stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.59, compared to a current price of ₹14.48 — trading 159% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Vodafone Idea's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Idea stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹14.48 is trading 159% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.59.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Idea to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IDEA:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ₹5.59 vs. price of ₹14.48 (159% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IDEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone Idea Ltd is a telecommunications company that provides mobile services and operates under one segment namely Mobility services. Mobility services generates revenue from mobile services and constitutes the majority of overall company revenue. The company owns telecommunications infrastructure, such as fiber networks and mobile towers. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in India.
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