BLBBOM:532290 -3.78%66 Interest Coverage is 17.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 8.38. GuruFocus rates BOM:532290 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹33.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 431 Capital Markets companies, BLB ranks better than 53.83% 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. BLB's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹74 Mil. BLB's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-4 Mil.
BLB's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.95.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for BLB's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532290'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49 Med: 8.38 Max: 139.31
Current: 31.44
BOM:532290's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 53.83% of 431
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.17
vs BOM:532290: 31.44
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 .
BLB Interest Coverage Related Terms
BLB Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BLB'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:532290 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, BLB'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.
BLB Interest Coverage vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, BLB's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BLB'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:
* 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.
BLB (BOM:532290) has a Interest Coverage of 17.95 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on BLB and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 8.38. Over the past decade, BLB's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.49 to 139.31. According to the industry distribution chart, BLB ranks #199 out of 431 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is BLB's Interest Coverage too high?
BLB's current Interest Coverage of 17.95 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 8.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 139.31. The Capital Markets industry median Interest Coverage is 20.17. BLB's value of 17.95 is 11% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BLB ranks #199 out of 431 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BLB has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BLB's Interest Coverage compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, BLB ranks #199 out of 431 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts BLB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.17. BLB's value of 17.95 is 11% below this benchmark. Historically, BLB's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.49 to 139.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.38 vs. the industry median of 20.17, BLB has consistently been below 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Interest Coverage among Capital Markets companies is 20.17, based on 431 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. BLB's current Interest Coverage of 17.95 is 11% below 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 BLB and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BLB's current Interest Coverage is 17.95, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 8.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BLB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BLB (BOM:532290) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹33.06, compared to a current price of ₹16.02 — trading 51.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 17.95, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 8.38 and 11% below the Capital Markets industry median of 20.17. BLB's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 BLB (BOM:532290), the current Interest Coverage is 17.95 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 BLB (BOM:532290) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BLB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹16.02 is trading 51.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.06.
GuruFocus considers BLB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532290:
Interest Coverage: 17.95 (114% above median its 10-year median of 8.38)
GF Value™: ₹33.06 vs. price of ₹16.02 (51.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11% below the Capital Markets median (#199 of 431)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BLB Ltd is an Indian company which is engaged in dealing in shares, securities, and derivatives. It provides liquidity services and other financial services.
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