Solarworld Energy Solutions (NSE:SOLARWORLD) Interest Coverage: 7.85 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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What is Solarworld Energy Solutions Interest Coverage?

Solarworld Energy Solutions NSE:SOLARWORLD +1.90% 29 Interest Coverage is 7.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 6.91. GuruFocus rates NSE:SOLARWORLD with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Semiconductors companies, Solarworld Energy Solutions ranks worse than 69.07% 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. Solarworld Energy Solutions's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹563 Mil. Solarworld Energy Solutions's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-72 Mil. Solarworld Energy Solutions's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.85. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

NSE:SOLARWORLD' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 6.91   Max: 17.49
Current: 7.72


NSE:SOLARWORLD's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
69.07% of 637 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.5 vs NSE:SOLARWORLD: 7.72

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


Solarworld Energy Solutions  (NSE:SOLARWORLD) 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 .


Solarworld Energy Solutions Interest Coverage Related Terms


Solarworld Energy Solutions Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solarworld Energy Solutions'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.

Solarworld Energy Solutions Interest Coverage Chart

Solarworld Energy Solutions Annual Data
Trend Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
0.65 4.22 11.53 17.49 6.91

Solarworld Energy Solutions Quarterly Data
Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 38.25 6.67 3.60 10.05 7.85

NSE:SOLARWORLD vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Solarworld Energy Solutions'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.


Solarworld Energy Solutions Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Solarworld Energy Solutions's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solarworld Energy Solutions's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Solarworld Energy Solutions 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.

Solarworld Energy Solutions'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, Solarworld Energy Solutions's Interest Expense was ₹-207 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹1,428 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹648 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1427.75/-206.53
=6.91

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Solarworld Energy Solutions's Interest Expense was ₹-72 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹563 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹648 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*562.95/-71.69
=7.85

* 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 7.85 mean?
Solarworld Energy Solutions (NSE:SOLARWORLD) has a Interest Coverage of 7.85 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Solarworld Energy Solutions and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 6.91. Over the past decade, Solarworld Energy Solutions' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.65 to 17.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Solarworld Energy Solutions ranks #440 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Solarworld Energy Solutions' Interest Coverage too high?
Solarworld Energy Solutions' current Interest Coverage of 7.85 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 6.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 17.49. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.50. Solarworld Energy Solutions' value of 7.85 is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solarworld Energy Solutions ranks #440 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Solarworld Energy Solutions has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solarworld Energy Solutions' Interest Coverage compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Solarworld Energy Solutions ranks #440 out of 637 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Solarworld Energy Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.50. Solarworld Energy Solutions' value of 7.85 is 61.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Solarworld Energy Solutions' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.65 to 17.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.91 vs. the industry median of 20.50, Solarworld Energy Solutions 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.50, based on 637 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. Solarworld Energy Solutions's current Interest Coverage of 7.85 is 61.7% 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 Solarworld Energy Solutions and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solarworld Energy Solutions's current Interest Coverage is 7.85, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 6.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solarworld Energy Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Solarworld Energy Solutions (NSE:SOLARWORLD) has a current Interest Coverage of 7.85. The current Interest Coverage is 7.85, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 6.91 and 61.7% below the Semiconductors industry median of 20.50. Solarworld Energy Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 3 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 Solarworld Energy Solutions (NSE:SOLARWORLD), the current Interest Coverage is 7.85 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.

Solarworld Energy Solutions Business Description

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Address Sector-16, 3rd Floor, Left Wing, Plot No. A 45-50, Noida, UP, IND, 201 301
Solarworld Energy Solutions Ltd is a solar energy solutions provider, specialising in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for solar power projects. The company provides solutions for Ground Mount Solar EPC, Roof Top Solar IPP, and Asset Management. Its products are PV MODULE and BESS.
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