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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. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-19 Mil. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-2 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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526821's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 10.26 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
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 .
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Interest Coverage Related Terms
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dai-Ichi Karkaria'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:526821 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Dai-Ichi Karkaria'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.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai-Ichi Karkaria'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:
Dai-Ichi Karkaria 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?
Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) 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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks #999999 out of 1233 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Interest Coverage too high?
Dai-Ichi Karkaria's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks #999999 out of 1233 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dai-Ichi Karkaria has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Interest Coverage compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks #999999 out of 1233 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Dai-Ichi Karkaria in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.26. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.26, based on 1,233 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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai-Ichi Karkaria'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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹391.39, compared to a current price of ₹309.00 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Dai-Ichi Karkaria's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821), 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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai-Ichi Karkaria stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹309.00 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹391.39.
GuruFocus considers Dai-Ichi Karkaria to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526821:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ₹391.39 vs. price of ₹309.00 (21.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526821 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Ltd is engaged in the production and distribution of specialty chemicals. It offers products for various industries, including construction, pulp and paper, paints, coatings and pigments, crop protection, textiles, and among others. It has only one reportable segment which is Specialty Chemicals.
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