Mafatlal Industries (BOM:500264) Interest Coverage: 5.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — 51% Above Median

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BOM:500264 Mafatlal Industries Ltd BOM:500264
69 GF Score
Price ₹130.70
GF Value ₹224.13
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Mafatlal Industries Interest Coverage?

Mafatlal Industries BOM:500264 -1.36% 69 Interest Coverage is 5.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 3.87. GuruFocus rates BOM:500264 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹224.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 735 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Mafatlal Industries ranks better than 63.27% 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. Mafatlal Industries's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹91 Mil. Mafatlal Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-16 Mil. Mafatlal Industries's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.83. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BOM:500264' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 3.87   Max: 18.99
Current: 10.72


BOM:500264's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63.27% of 735 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.28 vs BOM:500264: 10.72

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


Mafatlal Industries  (BOM:500264) 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 .


Mafatlal Industries Interest Coverage Related Terms


Mafatlal Industries Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mafatlal 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.

Mafatlal Industries Interest Coverage Chart

Mafatlal Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Mafatlal Industries 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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Mafatlal Industries Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Mafatlal 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.


Mafatlal Industries Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mafatlal Industries's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mafatlal Industries's Interest Coverage falls into.


BOM:500264
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Mafatlal Industries 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.

Mafatlal Industries'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, Mafatlal Industries's Interest Expense was ₹-52 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹993 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹341 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*993.1/-52.3
=18.99

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Mafatlal Industries's Interest Expense was ₹-16 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹91 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹341 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*90.9/-15.6
=5.83

* 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 5.83 mean?
Mafatlal Industries (BOM:500264) has a Interest Coverage of 5.83 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mafatlal Industries and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 3.87. Over the past decade, Mafatlal Industries' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.04 to 18.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Mafatlal Industries ranks #270 out of 735 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Mafatlal Industries' Interest Coverage too high?
Mafatlal Industries' current Interest Coverage of 5.83 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 3.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 18.99. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.28. Mafatlal Industries' value of 5.83 is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mafatlal Industries ranks #270 out of 735 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mafatlal Industries has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mafatlal Industries' Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Mafatlal Industries ranks #270 out of 735 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Mafatlal Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.28. Mafatlal Industries' value of 5.83 is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Mafatlal Industries' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.04 to 18.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.87 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Mafatlal Industries has consistently been above 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.28, based on 735 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. Mafatlal Industries's current Interest Coverage of 5.83 is 10.4% above 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 Mafatlal Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mafatlal Industries's current Interest Coverage is 5.83, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 3.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mafatlal Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mafatlal Industries (BOM:500264) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹224.13, compared to a current price of ₹130.70 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.83, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 3.87 and 10.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.28. Mafatlal Industries' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Mafatlal Industries (BOM:500264), the current Interest Coverage is 5.83 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 Mafatlal Industries (BOM:500264) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mafatlal Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹130.70 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹224.13. GuruFocus considers Mafatlal Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500264:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.83 (51% above median its 10-year median of 3.87)
  • GF Value™: ₹224.13 vs. price of ₹130.70 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#270 of 735)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500264 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mafatlal Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges MAFATIND:India
Address H.T. Parekh Marg, Mafatlal House, 5th Floor, Backbay Reclamation, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400020
Mafatlal Industries Ltd operates in the textile with Textiles and Denim business units. It operates in both, the business-to-business (B2B) and the business-to-consumer (B2C) and retail sectors. Company has three segment Textile and Related Products, Digital Infrastructure and Consumer Durables and Others. The company provides polyester cotton, cotton white shirting business, cotton and viscose prints, and high-twist cotton voiles. The firm offers men's wear, including suitings, trousering, shirtings, and readymades; denim; women's wear, including prints, voiles, and nightwear; school uniforms; corporate uniforms; work uniforms; hospitality uniforms; medical uniforms; bed linen; bath towels; specialty fabrics, and ready-to-stitch.
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