Nepal Doorsanchar Co (XNEP:NTC) Interest Coverage: 59.45 (As of Apr. 2026) — 227% Above Median

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XNEP:NTC Nepal Doorsanchar Co Ltd XNEP:NTC
87 GF Score
Price NPR846.00
GF Value NPR877.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nepal Doorsanchar Co Interest Coverage?

Nepal Doorsanchar Co XNEP:NTC -0.12% 87 Interest Coverage is 59.45 as of Apr. 2026, which is 227% above its 10-year median of 18.20. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NTC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR877.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Telecommunication Services companies, Nepal Doorsanchar Co ranks better than 90.11% 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. Nepal Doorsanchar Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR2,324 Mil. Nepal Doorsanchar Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR-39 Mil. Nepal Doorsanchar Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 59.45. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Nepal Doorsanchar Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

XNEP:NTC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.43   Med: 18.2   Max: 50.91
Current: 50.91


XNEP:NTC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
90.11% of 283 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.74 vs XNEP:NTC: 50.91

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


Nepal Doorsanchar Co  (XNEP:NTC) 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 .


Nepal Doorsanchar Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Nepal Doorsanchar Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nepal Doorsanchar Co'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.

Nepal Doorsanchar Co Interest Coverage Chart

Nepal Doorsanchar Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Interest Coverage
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Nepal Doorsanchar Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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XNEP:NTC vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Nepal Doorsanchar Co'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.


Nepal Doorsanchar Co Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Nepal Doorsanchar Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nepal Doorsanchar Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Nepal Doorsanchar Co 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.

Nepal Doorsanchar Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025, Nepal Doorsanchar Co's Interest Expense was NPR-185 Mil. Its Operating Income was NPR7,166 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR2,012 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jul. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jul. 2025 )
=-1*7165.761/-185.082
=38.72

Nepal Doorsanchar Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Apr. 2026, Nepal Doorsanchar Co's Interest Expense was NPR-39 Mil. Its Operating Income was NPR2,324 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR1,979 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*2323.564/-39.085
=59.45

* 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 59.45 mean?
Nepal Doorsanchar Co (XNEP:NTC) has a Interest Coverage of 59.45 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Nepal Doorsanchar Co and its competitors. This is 227% above median its historical median of 18.20. Over the past decade, Nepal Doorsanchar Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.43 to 50.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Nepal Doorsanchar Co ranks #28 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Nepal Doorsanchar Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Nepal Doorsanchar Co's current Interest Coverage of 59.45 is 227% above median its 10-year median of 18.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.43 to a high of 50.91. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Nepal Doorsanchar Co's value of 59.45 is 1154.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nepal Doorsanchar Co ranks #28 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nepal Doorsanchar Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nepal Doorsanchar Co's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Nepal Doorsanchar Co ranks #28 out of 283 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Nepal Doorsanchar Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.74. Nepal Doorsanchar Co's value of 59.45 is 1154.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nepal Doorsanchar Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.43 to 50.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.20 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Nepal Doorsanchar Co 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.74, based on 283 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. Nepal Doorsanchar Co's current Interest Coverage of 59.45 is 1154.2% 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 Nepal Doorsanchar Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nepal Doorsanchar Co's current Interest Coverage is 59.45, which is 227% above median its own 10-year median of 18.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nepal Doorsanchar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nepal Doorsanchar Co (XNEP:NTC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR877.60, compared to a current price of NPR846.00 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 59.45, which is 227% above median its 10-year median of 18.20 and 1154.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.74. Nepal Doorsanchar Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Nepal Doorsanchar Co (XNEP:NTC), the current Interest Coverage is 59.45 as of Apr. 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 Nepal Doorsanchar Co (XNEP:NTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nepal Doorsanchar Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR846.00 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR877.60. GuruFocus considers Nepal Doorsanchar Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:NTC:

  • Interest Coverage: 59.45 (227% above median its 10-year median of 18.20)
  • GF Value™: NPR877.60 vs. price of NPR846.00 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1154.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#28 of 283)

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


Nepal Doorsanchar Co Business Description

Address Bhadrakali Plaza, Doorsanchar Bhawan, Kathmandu, NPL
Nepal Doorsanchar Co Ltd is engaged in providing telecommunication services. The company's business segments are divided into Fixed Line Services, Wireless Services, Treasury, and Unallocated. The Wireless services segment includes the GSM and CDMA segments. These services cover voice and data telecom services provided through wireless technology (GSM /CDMA). Fixed Network includes all voice and data communication activities based on the fixed network and broadband technology. Treasury segment includes management of investment, cash and cash equivalent other than directly related to a reported segment. Non-operating expenses are included in the Unallocated segment. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Wireless segment.
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