Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency (BOM:501430) Interest Coverage: 100.41 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Above Median

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BOM:501430 Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Ltd BOM:501430
64 GF Score
Price ₹1,599.00
GF Value ₹2,189.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Interest Coverage?

Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency BOM:501430 +3.29% 64 Interest Coverage is 100.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 86.58. GuruFocus rates BOM:501430 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,189.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Restaurants companies, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency ranks better than 84.29% 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. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹11.2 Mil. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-0.1 Mil. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 100.41. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:501430' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.15   Med: 86.58   Max: No Debt
Current: 30.96


BOM:501430's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
84.29% of 261 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.61 vs BOM:501430: 30.96

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


Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency  (BOM:501430) 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 .


Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Interest Coverage Related Terms


Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency'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.

Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Interest Coverage Chart

Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.40 7.05 1.88 20.01 100.41

BOM:501430 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency'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.


Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Interest Coverage vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency 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.

Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency'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, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Interest Expense was ₹-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹15.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹4.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*15.037/-0.474
=31.72

Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Interest Expense was ₹-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹11.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹4.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*11.246/-0.112
=100.41

* 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 100.41 mean?
Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency (BOM:501430) has a Interest Coverage of 100.41 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 86.58. Over the past decade, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.15 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency ranks #41 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Interest Coverage too high?
Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's current Interest Coverage of 100.41 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 86.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.15 to a high of 10,000.00. The Restaurants industry median Interest Coverage is 6.61. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's value of 100.41 is 1419.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency ranks #41 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Interest Coverage compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency ranks #41 out of 261 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.61. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's value of 100.41 is 1419.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.15 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.58 vs. the industry median of 6.61, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency 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 Restaurants company?
The median Interest Coverage among Restaurants companies is 6.61, based on 261 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. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's current Interest Coverage of 100.41 is 1419.1% 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 Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's current Interest Coverage is 100.41, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 86.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency (BOM:501430) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,189.59, compared to a current price of ₹1,599.00 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 100.41, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 86.58 and 1419.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 6.61. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency (BOM:501430), the current Interest Coverage is 100.41 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 Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency (BOM:501430) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,599.00 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,189.59. GuruFocus considers Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:501430:

  • Interest Coverage: 100.41 (16% above median its 10-year median of 86.58)
  • GF Value™: ₹2,189.59 vs. price of ₹1,599.00 (27% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1419.1% above the Restaurants median (#41 of 261)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:501430 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Business Description

Address 534, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Road, Opera House, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 007
Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Ltd is an India-based company with the main objective to undertake business of sales and servicing of motor cars. The company diversified its operations in Restaurant and Banquets services at its Hospitality Division situated at Opera House. The company operates in two segments which include Auto Division and Hospitality Division. Hospitality Division includes the sale of food and beverage. Auto Division includes servicing of cars.
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