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. Graphite India's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1,620 Mil. Graphite India's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-180 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graphite India's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:509488's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 14.87 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Graphite India (BOM:509488) 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 .
Graphite India Interest Coverage Related Terms
Graphite India Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Graphite 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:509488 vs VRT, BE: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Graphite 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.
Graphite India Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Graphite India's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graphite 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:
Graphite India did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Graphite India (BOM:509488) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Graphite India and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Graphite India ranks #999999 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Graphite India's Interest Coverage too high?
Graphite India's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Graphite India ranks #999999 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Graphite India has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graphite India's Interest Coverage compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Graphite India ranks #999999 out of 2325 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Graphite India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.87. 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 14.87, based on 2,325 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. 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 Graphite India and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graphite India's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graphite India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphite India (BOM:509488) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹577.89, compared to a current price of ₹628.05 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Graphite India's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Graphite India (BOM:509488), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Graphite India (BOM:509488) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphite India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹628.05 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹577.89.
GuruFocus considers Graphite India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:509488:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ₹577.89 vs. price of ₹628.05 (8.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:509488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graphite India Ltd is an industrial products manufacturer in India. It manufactures graphite electrodes and graphite-based products. Its segments are Graphite and Carbon segment, which is engaged in the production of Graphite Electrodes, Other Miscellaneous Graphite and Carbon Products, and related Processing/Service Charges; Steel segment, which is engaged in manufacturing of High Speed Steel and Alloy Steel; and Other segment, is engaged in manufacturing/laying of GRP Pipes and Power Generating Unit exclusively for outside sale. The company also manufactures other products like Impervious Graphite Equipment and Spares, steel and alloy steel, reinforced plastic pipes, and many more. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Graphite and Carbon segment.
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