Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507) Interest Coverage: 25.75 (As of Jun. 2026) — 467% Above Median

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BOM:513507 Gujarat Containers Ltd BOM:513507
71 GF Score
Price ₹163.55
GF Value ₹186.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gujarat Containers Interest Coverage?

Gujarat Containers BOM:513507 71 Interest Coverage is 25.75 as of Jun. 2026, which is 467% above its 10-year median of 4.54. GuruFocus rates BOM:513507 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹186.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 331 Packaging & Containers companies, Gujarat Containers ranks better than 69.49% 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. Gujarat Containers's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹53 Mil. Gujarat Containers's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹-2 Mil. Gujarat Containers's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 25.75. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BOM:513507' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.44   Med: 4.54   Max: 14.49
Current: 14.49


BOM:513507's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
69.49% of 331 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.03 vs BOM:513507: 14.49

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


Gujarat Containers  (BOM:513507) 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 .


Gujarat Containers Interest Coverage Related Terms


Gujarat Containers Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gujarat Containers'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.

Gujarat Containers Interest Coverage Chart

Gujarat Containers Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Gujarat Containers Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BOM:513507 vs SW, PKG, IP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Gujarat Containers'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.


Gujarat Containers Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gujarat Containers's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gujarat Containers 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.

Gujarat Containers'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, Gujarat Containers's Interest Expense was ₹-8 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹109 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*109.281/-7.827
=13.96

Gujarat Containers's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Gujarat Containers's Interest Expense was ₹-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹53 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*52.529/-2.04
=25.75

* 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 25.75 mean?
Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507) has a Interest Coverage of 25.75 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Gujarat Containers and its competitors. This is 467% above median its historical median of 4.54. Over the past decade, Gujarat Containers' Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.44 to 14.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Gujarat Containers ranks #101 out of 331 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Gujarat Containers' Interest Coverage too high?
Gujarat Containers' current Interest Coverage of 25.75 is 467% above median its 10-year median of 4.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.44 to a high of 14.49. The Packaging & Containers industry median Interest Coverage is 6.03. Gujarat Containers' value of 25.75 is 327% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gujarat Containers ranks #101 out of 331 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gujarat Containers has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gujarat Containers' Interest Coverage compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Gujarat Containers ranks #101 out of 331 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Gujarat Containers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.03. Gujarat Containers' value of 25.75 is 327% above this benchmark. Historically, Gujarat Containers' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.44 to 14.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.54 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Gujarat Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.03, based on 331 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. Gujarat Containers's current Interest Coverage of 25.75 is 327% 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 Gujarat Containers and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gujarat Containers's current Interest Coverage is 25.75, which is 467% above median its own 10-year median of 4.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gujarat Containers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹186.93, compared to a current price of ₹163.55 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 25.75, which is 467% above median its 10-year median of 4.54 and 327% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 6.03. Gujarat Containers' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507), the current Interest Coverage is 25.75 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 Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Containers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹163.55 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹186.93. GuruFocus considers Gujarat Containers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:513507:

  • Interest Coverage: 25.75 (467% above median its 10-year median of 4.54)
  • GF Value™: ₹186.93 vs. price of ₹163.55 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 327% above the Packaging & Containers median (#101 of 331)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513507 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gujarat Containers Business Description

Address R.C. Dutt Road, 201-202, B Wing, Alkapuri Arcade, Opposite Welcome Hotel, Alkapuri, Vadodara, GJ, IND, 390007
Gujarat Containers Ltd is a container manufacturing company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of various types of barrels. Its products include galvanized, epoxy, composite, all side welded, open-top, M.S. plain, non-return valve, HMHDPE, and GP sheet barrels, as well as carboys and liners, and jerry cans. The company offers its products for applications in various industries, including a plethora of chemicals, agrochemicals, aromatic products, paints, coatings, and dyestuff; food products; petroleum products and their by-products; lubricating oils; pharmaceuticals; hazardous chemicals; and resins. The company operates in one operating segment, namely, the business of manufacturing steel barrels.
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