VST Tillers Tractors (BOM:531266) Interest Coverage: 90.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Above Median

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BOM:531266 VST Tillers Tractors Ltd BOM:531266
87 GF Score
Price ₹4,559.90
GF Value ₹5,295.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is VST Tillers Tractors Interest Coverage?

VST Tillers Tractors BOM:531266 +1.48% 87 Interest Coverage is 90.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 44.97. GuruFocus rates BOM:531266 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,295.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 169 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, VST Tillers Tractors ranks better than 89.35% 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. VST Tillers Tractors's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹406 Mil. VST Tillers Tractors's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-5 Mil. VST Tillers Tractors's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 90.13. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. VST Tillers Tractors Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

The historical rank and industry rank for VST Tillers Tractors's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:531266' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.21   Med: 44.97   Max: 102.46
Current: 73.51


BOM:531266's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
89.35% of 169 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.63 vs BOM:531266: 73.51

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


VST Tillers Tractors  (BOM:531266) 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 .


VST Tillers Tractors Interest Coverage Related Terms


VST Tillers Tractors Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VST Tillers Tractors'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.

VST Tillers Tractors Interest Coverage Chart

VST Tillers Tractors Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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VST Tillers Tractors 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:531266 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, VST Tillers Tractors'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.


VST Tillers Tractors Interest Coverage vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, VST Tillers Tractors's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VST Tillers Tractors's Interest Coverage falls into.


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VST Tillers Tractors 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.

VST Tillers Tractors'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, VST Tillers Tractors's Interest Expense was ₹-19 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹1,404 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1404.1/-19.1
=73.51

VST Tillers Tractors's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, VST Tillers Tractors's Interest Expense was ₹-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹406 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*405.6/-4.5
=90.13

* 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 90.13 mean?
VST Tillers Tractors (BOM:531266) has a Interest Coverage of 90.13 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on VST Tillers Tractors and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 44.97. Over the past decade, VST Tillers Tractors' Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.21 to 102.46. According to the industry distribution chart, VST Tillers Tractors ranks #18 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is VST Tillers Tractors' Interest Coverage too high?
VST Tillers Tractors' current Interest Coverage of 90.13 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 44.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.21 to a high of 102.46. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Interest Coverage is 9.63. VST Tillers Tractors' value of 90.13 is 835.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VST Tillers Tractors ranks #18 out of 169 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VST Tillers Tractors has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VST Tillers Tractors' Interest Coverage compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, VST Tillers Tractors ranks #18 out of 169 companies for Interest Coverage. This places VST Tillers Tractors in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 9.63. VST Tillers Tractors' value of 90.13 is 835.9% above this benchmark. Historically, VST Tillers Tractors' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.21 to 102.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.97 vs. the industry median of 9.63, VST Tillers Tractors 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Interest Coverage among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.63, based on 169 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. VST Tillers Tractors's current Interest Coverage of 90.13 is 835.9% 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 VST Tillers Tractors and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Interest Coverage is 9.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VST Tillers Tractors's current Interest Coverage is 90.13, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 44.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VST Tillers Tractors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VST Tillers Tractors (BOM:531266) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,295.79, compared to a current price of ₹4,559.90 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 90.13, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 44.97 and 835.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.63. VST Tillers Tractors' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 VST Tillers Tractors (BOM:531266), the current Interest Coverage is 90.13 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 VST Tillers Tractors (BOM:531266) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VST Tillers Tractors stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹4,559.90 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,295.79. GuruFocus considers VST Tillers Tractors to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531266:

  • Interest Coverage: 90.13 (100% above median its 10-year median of 44.97)
  • GF Value™: ₹5,295.79 vs. price of ₹4,559.90 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 835.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#18 of 169)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531266 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


VST Tillers Tractors Business Description

Other Exchanges VSTTILLERS:India
Address Whitefield Road, Plot No. 1, Dyavasandra Industrial Layout, Mahadevapura Post, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560048
VST Tillers Tractors Ltd is in the business of manufacturing and trading of the agricultural, plantation, and horticultural machinery and components. Its products are power tillers and tractors, transplanters, binders, reapers, engines, precision/ auto components, and agricultural implements. It operates in five segments Small Farm Machine, Tractor, International Business, Precision Components, and Distribution Business. The company mainly operates in India and exports its products to Africa, Netherlands, Poland, and Other countries. The company derives all of its revenue from the manufacturing of agriculture machinery segment.
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