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SKF IndiaBOM:500472 +0.53%75 Interest Coverage is 1,786.25 as of Jun. 2026, which is 390% above its 10-year median of 364.46. GuruFocus rates BOM:500472 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,301.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,309 Industrial Products companies, SKF India ranks better than 95.02% 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. SKF India's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹715 Mil. SKF India's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹0 Mil.
SKF India's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1,786.25.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. SKF India Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for SKF India's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500472'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.5 Med: 364.46 Max: No Debt
Current: 1062.61
BOM:500472's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 95.02% of 2309
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.65
vs BOM:500472: 1062.61
SKF India (BOM:500472) 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 .
SKF India Interest Coverage Related Terms
SKF India Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SKF India'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:500472 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, SKF India'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.
SKF India Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SKF India's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SKF India'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.
SKF India (BOM:500472) has a Interest Coverage of 1,786.25 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on SKF India and its competitors. This is 390% above median its historical median of 364.46. Over the past decade, SKF India's Interest Coverage has ranged from 32.50 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, SKF India ranks #115 out of 2309 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is SKF India's Interest Coverage too high?
SKF India's current Interest Coverage of 1,786.25 is 390% above median its 10-year median of 364.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.50 to a high of 10,000.00. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.65. SKF India's value of 1,786.25 is 12092.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SKF India ranks #115 out of 2309 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SKF India has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SKF India's Interest Coverage compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SKF India ranks #115 out of 2309 companies for Interest Coverage. This places SKF India in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.65. SKF India's value of 1,786.25 is 12092.8% above this benchmark. Historically, SKF India's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 32.50 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 364.46 vs. the industry median of 14.65, SKF India 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.65, based on 2,309 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. SKF India's current Interest Coverage of 1,786.25 is 12092.8% 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 SKF India and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SKF India's current Interest Coverage is 1,786.25, which is 390% above median its own 10-year median of 364.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SKF India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SKF India (BOM:500472) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,301.06, compared to a current price of ₹1,549.15 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1,786.25, which is 390% above median its 10-year median of 364.46 and 12092.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.65. SKF India's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 SKF India (BOM:500472), the current Interest Coverage is 1,786.25 as of Jun. 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 SKF India (BOM:500472) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SKF India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,549.15 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,301.06.
GuruFocus considers SKF India to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500472:
Interest Coverage: 1,786.25 (390% above median its 10-year median of 364.46)
GF Value™: ₹1,301.06 vs. price of ₹1,549.15 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12092.8% above the Industrial Products median (#115 of 2309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500472 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SKF India Ltd is an India-based company that manufactures and distributes bearing products and other related products. The company's products and services include bearings, hydraulic and mechanical tools for mounting and dismounting, alignment tools, seals, lubrication systems, and services such as technical support, maintenance, and condition monitoring. it operates in a single segment which is Bearings. The company's products and technologies are used by original equipment makers and aftermarket customers across the world. SKF India generates a majority of its revenue from the Indian domestic market.
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