Mphasis (NSE:MPHASIS) Interest Coverage: 8.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — 63% Below Median


NSE:MPHASIS Mphasis Ltd NSE:MPHASIS
92 GF Score
Price ₹2,263.40
GF Value ₹3,025.86
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What is Mphasis Interest Coverage?

Mphasis NSE:MPHASIS +0.10% 92 Interest Coverage is 8.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 23.12. GuruFocus rates NSE:MPHASIS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,025.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,705 Software companies, Mphasis ranks worse than 62.87% 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. Mphasis's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,525 Mil. Mphasis's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-773 Mil. Mphasis's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.44. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

NSE:MPHASIS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.49   Med: 23.12   Max: 98.19
Current: 11.9


NSE:MPHASIS's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
62.87% of 1705 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.78 vs NSE:MPHASIS: 11.90

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


Mphasis  (NSE:MPHASIS) 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 .


Mphasis Interest Coverage Related Terms


Mphasis Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mphasis'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.

Mphasis Interest Coverage Chart

Mphasis Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Mphasis 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:MPHASIS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Mphasis'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.


Mphasis Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

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

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


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Mphasis 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.

Mphasis'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, Mphasis's Interest Expense was ₹-2,041 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹24,281 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹6,100 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*24281.14/-2040.58
=11.90

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Mphasis's Interest Expense was ₹-773 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹6,525 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹6,100 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*6524.62/-773.38
=8.44

* 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 8.44 mean?
Mphasis (NSE:MPHASIS) has a Interest Coverage of 8.44 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mphasis and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 23.12. Over the past decade, Mphasis' Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.49 to 98.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Mphasis ranks #1072 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Mphasis' Interest Coverage too high?
Mphasis' current Interest Coverage of 8.44 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 23.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.49 to a high of 98.19. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. Mphasis' value of 8.44 is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mphasis ranks #1072 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mphasis has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mphasis' Interest Coverage compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Mphasis ranks #1072 out of 1705 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Mphasis in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. Mphasis' value of 8.44 is 65.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Mphasis' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.49 to 98.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.12 vs. the industry median of 24.78, Mphasis 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. Mphasis's current Interest Coverage of 8.44 is 65.9% 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 Mphasis 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. Mphasis's current Interest Coverage is 8.44, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 23.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mphasis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mphasis (NSE:MPHASIS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,025.86, compared to a current price of ₹2,263.40 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.44, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 23.12 and 65.9% below the Software industry median of 24.78. Mphasis' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Mphasis (NSE:MPHASIS), the current Interest Coverage is 8.44 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 Mphasis (NSE:MPHASIS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mphasis stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹2,263.40 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,025.86. GuruFocus considers Mphasis to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:MPHASIS:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.44 (63% below median its 10-year median of 23.12)
  • GF Value™: ₹3,025.86 vs. price of ₹2,263.40 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 65.9% below the Software median (#1072 of 1705)

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


Mphasis Business Description

Other Exchanges 526299:India
Address Marathalli Outer Ring Road, Bagmane World Technology Center, Doddanakhundi Village, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560 048
Mphasis Ltd is an IT solutions provider which offers application development and integration, business process outsourcing, and infrastructure services such as architecture guidance. The company was formed after the merger of the U.S.-based IT consulting company Mphasis and the Indian IT services company BFL Software. Mphasis serves clients in the financial services, healthcare, telecom, retail, logistics, and technology industries. Mphasis operates in India, Americas, EMEA, and Rest of the world. The company operates through its business segments: banking and financial services, insurance, technology media and telecom, logistics and transportation, and others. It derives maximum revenue from banking and financial services.
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