Jindalw (BOM:500378) Interest Coverage: 1.93 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median


BOM:500378 Jindal Saw Ltd BOM:500378
87 GF Score
Price ₹275.90
GF Value ₹202.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Jindalw Interest Coverage?

Jindalw BOM:500378 +1.21% 87 Interest Coverage is 1.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.25. GuruFocus rates BOM:500378 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹202.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 457 Steel companies, Jindalw ranks worse than 69.15% 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. Jindalw's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,141 Mil. Jindalw's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1,627 Mil. Jindalw's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.93. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BOM:500378' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 2.25   Max: 5.93
Current: 2.56


BOM:500378's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
69.15% of 457 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.41 vs BOM:500378: 2.56

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


Jindalw  (BOM:500378) 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 .


Jindalw Interest Coverage Related Terms


Jindalw Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jindalw'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.

Jindalw Interest Coverage Chart

Jindalw Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Jindalw 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:500378 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Jindalw'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.


Jindalw Interest Coverage vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Jindalw's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jindalw 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.

Jindalw'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, Jindalw's Interest Expense was ₹-4,243 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹15,491 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹21,064 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*15490.586/-4243.435
=3.65

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Jindalw's Interest Expense was ₹-1,627 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹3,141 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹21,064 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3141.4/-1627
=1.93

* 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 1.93 mean?
Jindalw (BOM:500378) has a Interest Coverage of 1.93 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Jindalw and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.25. Over the past decade, Jindalw's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.81 to 5.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Jindalw ranks #316 out of 457 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Jindalw's Interest Coverage too high?
Jindalw's current Interest Coverage of 1.93 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 5.93. The Steel industry median Interest Coverage is 4.41. Jindalw's value of 1.93 is 56.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jindalw ranks #316 out of 457 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jindalw has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jindalw's Interest Coverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Jindalw ranks #316 out of 457 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Jindalw in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.41. Jindalw's value of 1.93 is 56.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Jindalw's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.81 to 5.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.25 vs. the industry median of 4.41, Jindalw 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 Steel company?
The median Interest Coverage among Steel companies is 4.41, based on 457 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. Jindalw's current Interest Coverage of 1.93 is 56.2% 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 Jindalw and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jindalw's current Interest Coverage is 1.93, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jindalw stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jindalw (BOM:500378) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹202.97, compared to a current price of ₹275.90 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.93, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.25 and 56.2% below the Steel industry median of 4.41. Jindalw's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 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 Jindalw (BOM:500378), the current Interest Coverage is 1.93 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 Jindalw (BOM:500378) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jindalw stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹275.90 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹202.97. GuruFocus considers Jindalw to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500378:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.93 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.25)
  • GF Value™: ₹202.97 vs. price of ₹275.90 (35.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.2% below the Steel median (#316 of 457)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500378 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jindalw Business Description

Other Exchanges JINDALSAW:India
Address 12 Bhikaiji Cama Place, Jindal Centre, New Delhi, IND, 110066
Jindal Saw Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of Iron & Steel pipes and pellets having manufacturing facilities in India. Its products have applications in oil and gas exploration, transportation, power generation, supply of water for drinking, drainage, irrigation purposes and other industrial applications. Its product portfolio includes Helical & Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welded Pipes, Centrifugal Casted Pipes & Fittings, Carbon Steel/ Alloy Steel (Seamless Pipes & Tubes), Stainless Steel (Seamless & Welded) Pipes & Tubes, and Pellets & Mining. The company derives revenue from the manufacturing of iron and steel pipes and pellets in India.
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