Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER) Interest Expense: ₹-16,662 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:RPOWER Reliance Power Ltd NSE:RPOWER
65 GF Score
Price ₹24.44
GF Value ₹29.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Reliance Power Interest Expense?

Reliance Power NSE:RPOWER -0.61% 65 Interest Expense is ₹-16,662 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:RPOWER with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹29.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Reliance Power's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -4,741 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-16,662 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 Power's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ 3,711 Mil. Reliance Power's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -4,741 Mil. Reliance Power's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78. 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 Power  (NSE:RPOWER) 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 Power's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-4,741 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,711 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹99,555 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3710.7/-4740.6
=0.78

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Reliance Power Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.


Reliance Power Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reliance Power'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 Power Interest Expense Chart

Reliance Power Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Reliance Power Quarterly Data
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Reliance Power 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 ₹-16,662 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 ₹-16,662 Mil mean?
Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER) has a Interest Expense of ₹-16,662 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Reliance Power and its competitors.
Is Reliance Power's Interest Expense too high?
Reliance Power's current Interest Expense is ₹-16,662 Mil. Overall, Reliance Power has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reliance Power's Interest Expense compare to CEG and VST?
Reliance Power's Interest Expense of ₹-16,662 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Power and its competitors. Reliance Power's current Interest Expense is ₹-16,662 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reliance Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹29.98, compared to a current price of ₹24.44 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-16,662 Mil. Reliance Power's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER), the current Interest Expense is ₹-16,662 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 Power (NSE:RPOWER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance Power stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹24.44 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹29.98. GuruFocus considers Reliance Power to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:RPOWER:

  • Interest Expense: ₹-16,662 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹29.98 vs. price of ₹24.44 (18.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Reliance Power Business Description

Other Exchanges 532939:India
Address 19, Walchand Hirachand Marg, Reliance Centre, Ground Floor, Ballard Estate, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 001
Reliance Power Ltd is an electric utility that constructs, develops, and operates power generation projects. Generation of power is its only operating segment and includes all of the firm's projects. Categorized as either operating, under construction, or under development, these projects generate electricity using thermal fuel sources or renewable resources. The company derives its revenue from the sale of energy, but support service agreements contribute as well.
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