Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM) Interest Expense: ₹-440 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Reliance Communications Interest Expense?

Reliance Communications NSE:RCOM 40 Interest Expense is ₹-440 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:RCOM with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Reliance Communications's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -110 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-440 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. Reliance Communications's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -1,310 Mil. Reliance Communications's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -110 Mil. Reliance Communications did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

Reliance Communications  (NSE:RCOM) 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.

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

Reliance Communications's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-110 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1,310 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,110 Mil.

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

Reliance Communications 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Reliance Communications Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reliance Communications'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.

Reliance Communications Interest Expense Chart

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Reliance Communications Interest Expense Calculation

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 ₹-440 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of ₹-440 Mil mean?
Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM) has a Interest Expense of ₹-440 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Reliance Communications and its competitors.
Is Reliance Communications' Interest Expense too high?
Reliance Communications' current Interest Expense is ₹-440 Mil. Overall, Reliance Communications has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reliance Communications' Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Reliance Communications' Interest Expense of ₹-440 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Reliance Communications and its competitors. Reliance Communications's current Interest Expense is ₹-440 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reliance Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.26, compared to a current price of ₹0.86 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-440 Mil. Reliance Communications' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM), the current Interest Expense is ₹-440 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 Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹0.86 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.26. GuruFocus considers Reliance Communications to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:RCOM:

  • Interest Expense: ₹-440 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹1.26 vs. price of ₹0.86 (31.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Reliance Communications Business Description

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Reliance Communications Ltd is a triple-play telecommunications company that provides mobile, voice, and broadband services in two segments: India Operations and Global Operations. The India Operations segment includes business voice, long-distance services, and broadband access to enterprise customers, and managed Internet data centre services. The Global Operations segment offers international data and network services, enterprise services, and data services to global customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from India Operations.
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