Saffron Industries (BOM:531436) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Jun. 2026)

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BOM:531436 Saffron Industries Ltd BOM:531436
42 GF Score
Price ₹24.84
GF Value ₹3.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Saffron Industries Interest Coverage?

Saffron Industries BOM:531436 -0.40% 42 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:531436 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 183 Forest Products companies, Saffron Industries ranks worse than 546447.54% 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. Saffron Industries's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹1.13 Mil. Saffron Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹0.00 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 Saffron Industries's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


BOM:531436's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 4.09
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Saffron Industries  (BOM:531436) 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 .


Saffron Industries Interest Coverage Related Terms


Saffron Industries Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saffron Industries'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.

Saffron Industries Interest Coverage Chart

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Saffron Industries Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Saffron Industries'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.


Saffron Industries Interest Coverage vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Saffron Industries's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saffron Industries's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Saffron Industries 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.

Saffron Industries'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, Saffron Industries's Interest Expense was ₹0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹14.70 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹19.56 Mil.

GuruFocus does not calculate Saffron Industries's interest coverage with the available data.

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

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Saffron Industries's Interest Expense was ₹0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹1.13 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹19.56 Mil.

GuruFocus does not calculate Saffron Industries's interest coverage with the available data.

* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Saffron Industries (BOM:531436) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Saffron Industries and its competitors. Over the past decade, Saffron Industries' Interest Coverage has ranged from 66.27 to 960.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Saffron Industries ranks #999999 out of 183 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Saffron Industries' Interest Coverage too high?
Saffron Industries' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.27 to a high of 960.59. Based on the distribution chart, Saffron Industries ranks #999999 out of 183 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saffron Industries has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saffron Industries' Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Saffron Industries ranks #999999 out of 183 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Saffron Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.09. Historically, Saffron Industries' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 66.27 to 960.59 over the past decade. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Forest Products companies is 4.09, based on 183 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 Saffron Industries and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saffron Industries'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 Saffron Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saffron Industries (BOM:531436) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.83, compared to a current price of ₹24.84 — trading 548.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Saffron Industries' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Saffron Industries (BOM:531436), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Saffron Industries (BOM:531436) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saffron Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹24.84 is trading 548.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.83. GuruFocus considers Saffron Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531436:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: ₹3.83 vs. price of ₹24.84 (548.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saffron Industries Business Description

Address Wardha Road, Nava-Bharat Bhavan, Chhatrapati Square, Nagpur, MH, IND, 440015
Saffron Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of paper manufacturing, construction, and real estate development. The company's segments include Paper Manufacturing and Real Estate Development. The company manufactures newsprint in rolls or sheets, uncoated paper of a kind used for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes in rolls or sheets. Its product range includes Kraft Papers, Color Boards, Chromo Papers, Bleached Kraft Papers, White Top Kraft Liners, Maplitho Papers, Sack Kraft Paper, Cellulose Paper, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from sales of plots.
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