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. Metroglobal's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹64 Mil. Metroglobal's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹17 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metroglobal's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500159'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.14 Med: 15.63 Max: 26.83
Current: 24.98
BOM:500159's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 79.76% of 425
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs BOM:500159: 24.98
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 .
Metroglobal Interest Coverage Related Terms
Metroglobal Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metroglobal'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.
BOM:500159 vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Metroglobal'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.
Metroglobal Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Metroglobal's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metroglobal's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Metroglobal (BOM:500159) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Metroglobal and its competitors. Over the past decade, Metroglobal's Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.14 to 26.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Metroglobal ranks #86 out of 425 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Metroglobal's Interest Coverage too high?
Metroglobal's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.14 to a high of 26.83. Based on the distribution chart, Metroglobal ranks #86 out of 425 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metroglobal has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metroglobal's Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Metroglobal ranks #86 out of 425 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Metroglobal in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.33. Historically, Metroglobal's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.14 to 26.83 over the past decade. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.33, based on 425 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. 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 Metroglobal and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metroglobal's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metroglobal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metroglobal (BOM:500159) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹165.58, compared to a current price of ₹136.45 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Metroglobal's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Metroglobal (BOM:500159), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Metroglobal (BOM:500159) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metroglobal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹136.45 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹165.58.
GuruFocus considers Metroglobal to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500159:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ₹165.58 vs. price of ₹136.45 (17.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metroglobal Ltd is involved in trading chemicals, textiles, mineral and ores, metals, and precious metals as well as realty development. The company has various segments which are Dyes and Dyes Intermediates Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Reality, and Trading and Finance. It trades in specialty chemicals, dye intermediates, solvents, basic chemicals, mineral ores, textile fabrics, plastic granules, etc. It is also involved in the development of land, residential apartments, bungalows, commercial complexes, and shopping malls, as well as commercial shops, sheds, and plots under the name of DK Metro.
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