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. Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1,310 Mil. Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-237 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 Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:VPRPL's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 7.865 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia (NSE:VPRPL) 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 .
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Interest Coverage Related Terms
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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:VPRPL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia'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.
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's Interest Coverage falls into.
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia 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:
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia 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?
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia (NSE:VPRPL) 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 Vishnu Prakash R Punglia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia ranks #999999 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's Interest Coverage too high?
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia ranks #999999 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia ranks #999999 out of 1354 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Vishnu Prakash R Punglia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.87, based on 1,354 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 Vishnu Prakash R Punglia and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vishnu Prakash R Punglia'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 Vishnu Prakash R Punglia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia (NSE:VPRPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹103.19, compared to a current price of ₹29.05 — trading 71.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Vishnu Prakash R Punglia (NSE:VPRPL), 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 Vishnu Prakash R Punglia (NSE:VPRPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹29.05 is trading 71.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹103.19.
GuruFocus considers Vishnu Prakash R Punglia to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:VPRPL:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ₹103.19 vs. price of ₹29.05 (71.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:VPRPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Ltd is a distinguished engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company engaged in the business of construction and infrastructure development in India. Its principal business operations are broadly divided into four categories: Water & Sanitation Programs; Railway Projects; Road Projects and Sewage, Civil & Others.
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