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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. Rathi Bars's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-120 Mil. Rathi Bars's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-16 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 Rathi Bars's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532918's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 4.49 * 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 .
Rathi Bars Interest Coverage Related Terms
Rathi Bars Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rathi Bars'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:532918 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Rathi Bars'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.
Rathi Bars Interest Coverage vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Rathi Bars's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rathi Bars'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:
Rathi Bars 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?
Rathi Bars (BOM:532918) 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 Rathi Bars and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rathi Bars ranks #999999 out of 458 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Rathi Bars' Interest Coverage too high?
Rathi Bars' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Rathi Bars ranks #999999 out of 458 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rathi Bars has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rathi Bars' Interest Coverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Rathi Bars ranks #999999 out of 458 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Rathi Bars in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.49. 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 Steel company?
The median Interest Coverage among Steel companies is 4.49, based on 458 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 Rathi Bars and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rathi Bars'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 Rathi Bars stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rathi Bars (BOM:532918) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹21.57, compared to a current price of ₹19.75 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Rathi Bars' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Rathi Bars (BOM:532918), 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 Rathi Bars (BOM:532918) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rathi Bars stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹19.75 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹21.57.
GuruFocus considers Rathi Bars to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532918:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ₹21.57 vs. price of ₹19.75 (8.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532918 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rathi Bars Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, branding, and distribution of TMT Bars and Low Carbon Billets under the brand name Rathi Shaktiman. It generates revenue from the sale of Steel Bars and Billets/Casting.
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