Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills (BOM:507598) Interest Coverage: 1.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


BOM:507598 Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills Ltd BOM:507598
64 GF Score
Price ₹99.25
GF Value ₹125.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills Interest Coverage?

Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills BOM:507598 +0.81% 64 Interest Coverage is 1.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates BOM:507598 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹125.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills ranks worse than 88.37% 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. Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹29 Mil. Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-18 Mil. Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:507598' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 1.73   Max: 2.68
Current: 1.38


BOM:507598's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
88.37% of 1505 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs BOM:507598: 1.38

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


Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills  (BOM:507598) 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 .


Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills'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.

Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills Interest Coverage Chart

Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills 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:507598 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills'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.


Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills 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.

Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills'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, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills's Interest Expense was ₹-90 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹125 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹374 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*124.554/-90.326
=1.38

Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills's Interest Expense was ₹-18 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹29 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹374 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*28.704/-18.194
=1.58

* 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 1.58 mean?
Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills (BOM:507598) has a Interest Coverage of 1.58 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.60 to 2.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills ranks #1330 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills' Interest Coverage too high?
Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills' current Interest Coverage of 1.58 is near median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 2.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills' value of 1.58 is 81.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills ranks #1330 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills' Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills ranks #1330 out of 1505 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills' value of 1.58 is 81.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.60 to 2.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,505 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. Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills's current Interest Coverage of 1.58 is 81.6% 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 Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills's current Interest Coverage is 1.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills (BOM:507598) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹125.00, compared to a current price of ₹99.25 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 81.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills (BOM:507598), the current Interest Coverage is 1.58 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 Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills (BOM:507598) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹99.25 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹125.00. GuruFocus considers Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:507598:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.58 (near median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: ₹125.00 vs. price of ₹99.25 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1330 of 1505)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:507598 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills Business Description

Address 62, Balasundaram Road, 8th Floor, Time Square, Coimbatore, TN, IND, 641018
Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills Ltd is engaged in the wheat flour milling business in India. The company is engaged in the business of Food Processing and Engineering which is its two operating segments. It operates through the Food division and Engineering division segments. It offers maida, sooji, atta, wheat bran, and other products under the Kuthuvilakku, Kera, and Alamaram brand names. Its distribution network involves wholesale and retail outlets.
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