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Godrej IndustriesBOM:500164 -2.05%72 Interest Coverage is 1.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates BOM:500164 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,158.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 424 Conglomerates companies, Godrej Industries ranks worse than 92.69% 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. Godrej Industries's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹10,258 Mil. Godrej Industries's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-6,837 Mil.
Godrej Industries's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.50.
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. Godrej Industries Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Godrej Industries's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500164'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 1.22 Max: 1.62
Current: 0.7
BOM:500164's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 92.69% of 424
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.27
vs BOM:500164: 0.70
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 .
Godrej Industries Interest Coverage Related Terms
Godrej Industries Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Godrej Industries'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:500164 vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Godrej Industries'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.
Godrej Industries Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Godrej Industries's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Godrej Industries'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.
Godrej Industries (BOM:500164) has a Interest Coverage of 1.50 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Godrej Industries and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Godrej Industries' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.30 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Godrej Industries ranks #393 out of 424 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Godrej Industries' Interest Coverage too high?
Godrej Industries' current Interest Coverage of 1.50 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.62. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.27. Godrej Industries' value of 1.50 is 71.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Godrej Industries ranks #393 out of 424 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Godrej Industries has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Godrej Industries' Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Godrej Industries ranks #393 out of 424 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Godrej Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.27. Godrej Industries' value of 1.50 is 71.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Godrej Industries' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.30 to 1.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 5.27, Godrej Industries has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.27, based on 424 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. Godrej Industries's current Interest Coverage of 1.50 is 71.5% below 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 Godrej Industries and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Godrej Industries's current Interest Coverage is 1.50, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Godrej Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Godrej Industries (BOM:500164) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,158.45, compared to a current price of ₹1,352.25 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.50, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 71.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.27. Godrej Industries' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Godrej Industries (BOM:500164), the current Interest Coverage is 1.50 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 Godrej Industries (BOM:500164) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Godrej Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,352.25 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,158.45.
GuruFocus considers Godrej Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500164:
Interest Coverage: 1.50 (23% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: ₹1,158.45 vs. price of ₹1,352.25 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.5% below the Conglomerates median (#393 of 424)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500164 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Godrej Industries Ltd is an India-based conglomerate with activities in agriculture, chemicals, real estate, consumer goods, and other industries. The firm has eight segments. The estate and property development segment develops, leases, and sells residential and commercial properties. The animal feed segment sells animal feed compounds for cattle, poultry, shrimp, and fish. The vegetable oils segment produces refined vegetable oils. The chemicals segment sells compounds used to make soaps, detergents, and other consumer products. The dairy segment sells milk and milk-based products. The crop protection segment provides pesticides and growth compounds. The two smallest segments account for finance and investments as well as hospitality. The majority of its revenue comes from India.
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