Telelink Business Services Group AD (XBUL:TBS) Interest Coverage: 25.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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XBUL:TBS Telelink Business Services Group AD XBUL:TBS
79 GF Score
Price €6.30
GF Value €14.23
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Telelink Business Services Group AD Interest Coverage?

Telelink Business Services Group AD XBUL:TBS +1.61% 79 Interest Coverage is 25.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 42.76. GuruFocus rates XBUL:TBS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,720 Software companies, Telelink Business Services Group AD ranks better than 50.29% 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. Telelink Business Services Group AD's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.4 Mil. Telelink Business Services Group AD's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.1 Mil. Telelink Business Services Group AD's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.47. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XBUL:TBS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.56   Med: 42.76   Max: 74.81
Current: 25.29


XBUL:TBS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
50.29% of 1720 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.69 vs XBUL:TBS: 25.29

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


Telelink Business Services Group AD  (XBUL:TBS) 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 .


Telelink Business Services Group AD Interest Coverage Related Terms


Telelink Business Services Group AD Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telelink Business Services Group AD'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.

Telelink Business Services Group AD Interest Coverage Chart

Telelink Business Services Group AD Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Telelink Business Services Group AD 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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XBUL:TBS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Telelink Business Services Group AD'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.


Telelink Business Services Group AD Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Telelink Business Services Group AD's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telelink Business Services Group AD's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Telelink Business Services Group AD 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.

Telelink Business Services Group AD's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Telelink Business Services Group AD's Interest Expense was €-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was €11.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*11.126/-0.535
=20.80

Telelink Business Services Group AD's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Telelink Business Services Group AD's Interest Expense was €-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was €1.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.401/-0.055
=25.47

* 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 25.47 mean?
Telelink Business Services Group AD (XBUL:TBS) has a Interest Coverage of 25.47 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Telelink Business Services Group AD and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 42.76. Over the past decade, Telelink Business Services Group AD's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.56 to 74.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Telelink Business Services Group AD ranks #855 out of 1720 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Telelink Business Services Group AD's Interest Coverage too high?
Telelink Business Services Group AD's current Interest Coverage of 25.47 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 42.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.56 to a high of 74.81. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.69. Telelink Business Services Group AD's value of 25.47 is 3.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telelink Business Services Group AD ranks #855 out of 1720 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telelink Business Services Group AD has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telelink Business Services Group AD's Interest Coverage compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Telelink Business Services Group AD ranks #855 out of 1720 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Telelink Business Services Group AD in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.69. Telelink Business Services Group AD's value of 25.47 is 3.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Telelink Business Services Group AD's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.56 to 74.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.76 vs. the industry median of 24.69, Telelink Business Services Group AD 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.69, based on 1,720 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. Telelink Business Services Group AD's current Interest Coverage of 25.47 is 3.2% 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 Telelink Business Services Group AD and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telelink Business Services Group AD's current Interest Coverage is 25.47, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 42.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telelink Business Services Group AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telelink Business Services Group AD (XBUL:TBS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.23, compared to a current price of €6.30 — trading 55.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 25.47, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 42.76 and 3.2% above the Software industry median of 24.69. Telelink Business Services Group AD's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Telelink Business Services Group AD (XBUL:TBS), the current Interest Coverage is 25.47 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 Telelink Business Services Group AD (XBUL:TBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telelink Business Services Group AD stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.30 is trading 55.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.23. GuruFocus considers Telelink Business Services Group AD to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:TBS:

  • Interest Coverage: 25.47 (40% below median its 10-year median of 42.76)
  • GF Value™: €14.23 vs. price of €6.30 (55.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.2% above the Software median (#855 of 1720)

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


Telelink Business Services Group AD Business Description

Address 2 Ushlinova Street, Garitage Park, Building 1, Floor 4, Malinova Dolina, Vitosha Region, Sofia, BGR, 1766
Telelink Business Services Group AD provides system integration, connectivity, information security, cloud, and data solutions in the three main market segments: mobile telecommunications service providers, fixed telecommunications service providers, and large and mid-sized public and private organizations. Geographically, the company operates in Bulgaria ,Other European countries and Counties outside Europe.
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