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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. HFCL's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -628 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-2,421 Mil.
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. HFCL's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ 2,692 Mil. HFCL's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -628 Mil.
HFCL's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.29.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.
HFCL (NSE:HFCL) Interest Expense Explanation
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. The higher, the better.
* 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.
HFCL Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HFCL's Interest Expense 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.
Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.
Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-2,421 Mil.
* 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.
HFCL (NSE:HFCL) has a Interest Expense of ₹-2,421 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on HFCL and its competitors.
Is HFCL's Interest Expense too high?
HFCL's current Interest Expense is ₹-2,421 Mil. Overall, HFCL has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HFCL's Interest Expense compare to CSCO and CIEN?
HFCL's Interest Expense of ₹-2,421 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Hardware company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on HFCL and its competitors. HFCL's current Interest Expense is ₹-2,421 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HFCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFCL (NSE:HFCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹95.38, compared to a current price of ₹213.17 — trading 123.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-2,421 Mil. HFCL's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HFCL (NSE:HFCL), the current Interest Expense is ₹-2,421 Mil 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 HFCL (NSE:HFCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹213.17 is trading 123.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹95.38.
GuruFocus considers HFCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HFCL:
Interest Expense: ₹-2,421 Mil
GF Value™: ₹95.38 vs. price of ₹213.17 (123.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HFCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HFCL Ltd is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of optical fiber cables and broadband equipment for the telecommunication industry. Firm business segments include Telecom Products and Turnkey Contracts Services. The Telecom Product segment produces optical fiber cable, optical fiber, and telecom equipment. The Turnkey Contracts and services segment is engaged in delivering telecom infrastructure and communication network systems for Telecom Operators, Defence Services, Railways, Safe and Smart Cities, etc. The firm's products and solutions include Fiber optics, Telecommunication, Defence, and Passive Networking Components. It generates substantial revenue from the sale of turnkey projects and related activities.
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