India Glycols (BOM:500201) Interest Coverage: 4.74 (As of Mar. 2026) — 65% Above Median


BOM:500201 India Glycols Ltd BOM:500201
71 GF Score
Price ₹1,073.85
GF Value ₹752.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is India Glycols Interest Coverage?

India Glycols BOM:500201 -0.21% 71 Interest Coverage is 4.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 2.87. GuruFocus rates BOM:500201 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹752.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,231 Chemicals companies, India Glycols ranks worse than 78.31% 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. India Glycols's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,253 Mil. India Glycols's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-264 Mil. India Glycols's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.74. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for India Glycols's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:500201' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75   Med: 2.87   Max: 5.51
Current: 2.95


BOM:500201's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
78.31% of 1231 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.21 vs BOM:500201: 2.95

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


India Glycols  (BOM:500201) Interest Coverage Explanation

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 .


India Glycols Interest Coverage Related Terms


India Glycols Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for India Glycols'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.

India Glycols Interest Coverage Chart

India Glycols Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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India Glycols Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:500201 vs DOW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, India Glycols'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.


India Glycols Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, India Glycols's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where India Glycols's Interest Coverage falls into.


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India Glycols Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


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

India Glycols's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, India Glycols's Interest Expense was ₹-1,672 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹4,939 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹10,003 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4938.7/-1671.8
=2.95

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, India Glycols's Interest Expense was ₹-264 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹1,253 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹10,003 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1252.7/-264.1
=4.74

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 4.74 mean?
India Glycols (BOM:500201) has a Interest Coverage of 4.74 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on India Glycols and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 2.87. Over the past decade, India Glycols' Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.75 to 5.51. According to the industry distribution chart, India Glycols ranks #964 out of 1231 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is India Glycols' Interest Coverage too high?
India Glycols' current Interest Coverage of 4.74 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 2.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 5.51. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.21. India Glycols' value of 4.74 is 53.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, India Glycols ranks #964 out of 1231 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, India Glycols has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does India Glycols' Interest Coverage compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, India Glycols ranks #964 out of 1231 companies for Interest Coverage. This places India Glycols in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.21. India Glycols' value of 4.74 is 53.6% below this benchmark. Historically, India Glycols' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.75 to 5.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 10.21, India Glycols 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.21, based on 1,231 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. India Glycols's current Interest Coverage of 4.74 is 53.6% 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 India Glycols and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. India Glycols's current Interest Coverage is 4.74, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is India Glycols stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, India Glycols (BOM:500201) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹752.70, compared to a current price of ₹1,073.85 — trading 42.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.74, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 53.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 10.21. India Glycols' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 India Glycols (BOM:500201), the current Interest Coverage is 4.74 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 India Glycols (BOM:500201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, India Glycols stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,073.85 is trading 42.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹752.70. GuruFocus considers India Glycols to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500201:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.74 (65% above median its 10-year median of 2.87)
  • GF Value™: ₹752.70 vs. price of ₹1,073.85 (42.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.6% below the Chemicals median (#964 of 1231)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


India Glycols Business Description

Other Exchanges INDIAGLYCO:India
Address Plot No. 2B, Sector - 126, District Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, UP, IND, 201304
India Glycols Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of Bio-Based Specialities and Performance Chemicals, such as green technology-based bulk products, natural gums, and industrial gases; Potable Spirits, and Ennature Biopharma. The company operates through industries of Pharma & Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Textile, Food Ingredients, Automotive, Packaging, Personal Care, Potable Spirits, and Industrial and Manufacturing. Its operating segments are Bio-based Specialities and Performance Chemicals comprise Glycols, Specialty Chemicals, Natural Gum & other related goods, etc; Potable Spirits comprises the manufacture and sale of Ethyl Alcohol (Potable); Ennature Biopharma comprises the manufacture and sale of Nutraceutical Products; and Bio-fuel comprises Ethanol, DDGS & DWGS.
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