Updater Services (NSE:UDS) Interest Coverage: 23.73 (As of Mar. 2026) — 85% Above Median


NSE:UDS Updater Services Ltd NSE:UDS
60 GF Score
Price ₹187.94
GF Value ₹329.66
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What is Updater Services Interest Coverage?

Updater Services NSE:UDS +1.49% 60 Interest Coverage is 23.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 12.81. GuruFocus rates NSE:UDS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹329.66 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 813 Business Services companies, Updater Services ranks better than 55.35% 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. Updater Services's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹375 Mil. Updater Services's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-16 Mil. Updater Services's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.73. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

NSE:UDS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.43   Med: 12.81   Max: 20.92
Current: 17.73


NSE:UDS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
55.35% of 813 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs NSE:UDS: 17.73

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


Updater Services  (NSE:UDS) 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 .


Updater Services Interest Coverage Related Terms


Updater Services Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Updater Services'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.

Updater Services Interest Coverage Chart

Updater Services Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 19.04 7.42 5.43 12.81 17.73

Updater Services Quarterly Data
Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.98 13.79 13.83 21.20 23.73

NSE:UDS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Updater Services'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.


Updater Services Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Updater Services's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Updater Services 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.

Updater Services'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, Updater Services's Interest Expense was ₹-67 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹1,195 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹263 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1194.62/-67.39
=17.73

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Updater Services's Interest Expense was ₹-16 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹375 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹263 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*375.23/-15.81
=23.73

* 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 23.73 mean?
Updater Services (NSE:UDS) has a Interest Coverage of 23.73 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Updater Services and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 12.81. Over the past decade, Updater Services' Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.43 to 20.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Updater Services ranks #363 out of 813 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Updater Services' Interest Coverage too high?
Updater Services' current Interest Coverage of 23.73 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 12.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.43 to a high of 20.92. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Updater Services' value of 23.73 is 82.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Updater Services ranks #363 out of 813 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Updater Services has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Updater Services' Interest Coverage compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Updater Services ranks #363 out of 813 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Updater Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Updater Services' value of 23.73 is 82.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Updater Services' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.43 to 20.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.81 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Updater Services has consistently been above 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 813 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. Updater Services's current Interest Coverage of 23.73 is 82.8% above 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 Updater Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Updater Services's current Interest Coverage is 23.73, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 12.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Updater Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Updater Services (NSE:UDS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹329.66, compared to a current price of ₹187.94 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 23.73, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 12.81 and 82.8% above the Business Services industry median of 12.98. Updater Services' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Updater Services (NSE:UDS), the current Interest Coverage is 23.73 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 Updater Services (NSE:UDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Updater Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹187.94 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹329.66. GuruFocus considers Updater Services to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:UDS:

  • Interest Coverage: 23.73 (85% above median its 10-year median of 12.81)
  • GF Value™: ₹329.66 vs. price of ₹187.94 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.8% above the Business Services median (#363 of 813)

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


Updater Services Business Description

Other Exchanges 543996:India
Address No. 42 Gandhi Mandapam Road, 1st Floor, Kotturpuram, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 085
Updater Services Ltd is a company offering d integrated business services platform in India offering integrated facilities management (IFM) services and business support services (BSS) to the clients, with a pan-India presence. It operates in the Business-to-Business (B2B) services space offering a spectrum of business services, which are broadly classified into the two following segments which are IFM & Other Services Segment and BSS Segment.
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