JK Agri Genetics (BOM:536493) Interest Coverage: 21.63 (As of Jun. 2026) — 695% Above Median

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BOM:536493 JK Agri Genetics Ltd BOM:536493
58 GF Score
Price ₹281.90
GF Value ₹365.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is JK Agri Genetics Interest Coverage?

JK Agri Genetics BOM:536493 -1.19% 58 Interest Coverage is 21.63 as of Jun. 2026, which is 695% above its 10-year median of 2.72. GuruFocus rates BOM:536493 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹365.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Agriculture companies, JK Agri Genetics ranks worse than 495049.01% 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. JK Agri Genetics's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹145 Mil. JK Agri Genetics's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹-7 Mil. JK Agri Genetics's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 21.63. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for JK Agri Genetics's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


BOM:536493's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Agriculture industry.
Industry Median: 7.49
* 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.


JK Agri Genetics  (BOM:536493) 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 .


JK Agri Genetics Interest Coverage Related Terms


JK Agri Genetics Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JK Agri Genetics'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.

JK Agri Genetics Interest Coverage Chart

JK Agri Genetics Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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JK Agri Genetics Quarterly Data
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BOM:536493 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, JK Agri Genetics'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.


JK Agri Genetics Interest Coverage vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, JK Agri Genetics's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JK Agri Genetics's Interest Coverage falls into.


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JK Agri Genetics 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.

JK Agri Genetics'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, JK Agri Genetics's Interest Expense was ₹-43 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹47 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*47.443/-42.707
=1.11

JK Agri Genetics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, JK Agri Genetics's Interest Expense was ₹-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹145 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*145.365/-6.719
=21.63

* 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 21.63 mean?
JK Agri Genetics (BOM:536493) has a Interest Coverage of 21.63 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on JK Agri Genetics and its competitors. This is 695% above median its historical median of 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, JK Agri Genetics ranks #999999 out of 202 companies in the Agriculture industry.
Is JK Agri Genetics' Interest Coverage too high?
JK Agri Genetics' current Interest Coverage of 21.63 is 695% above median its 10-year median of 2.72. The Agriculture industry median Interest Coverage is 7.49. JK Agri Genetics' value of 21.63 is 188.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JK Agri Genetics ranks #999999 out of 202 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JK Agri Genetics has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JK Agri Genetics' Interest Coverage compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, JK Agri Genetics ranks #999999 out of 202 companies for Interest Coverage. This places JK Agri Genetics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.49. JK Agri Genetics' value of 21.63 is 188.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.72 vs. the industry median of 7.49, JK Agri Genetics 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Interest Coverage among Agriculture companies is 7.49, based on 202 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. JK Agri Genetics's current Interest Coverage of 21.63 is 188.8% 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 JK Agri Genetics and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JK Agri Genetics's current Interest Coverage is 21.63, which is 695% above median its own 10-year median of 2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JK Agri Genetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JK Agri Genetics (BOM:536493) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹365.68, compared to a current price of ₹281.90 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 21.63, which is 695% above median its 10-year median of 2.72 and 188.8% above the Agriculture industry median of 7.49. JK Agri Genetics' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 JK Agri Genetics (BOM:536493), the current Interest Coverage is 21.63 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 JK Agri Genetics (BOM:536493) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JK Agri Genetics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹281.90 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹365.68. GuruFocus considers JK Agri Genetics to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:536493:

  • Interest Coverage: 21.63 (695% above median its 10-year median of 2.72)
  • GF Value™: ₹365.68 vs. price of ₹281.90 (22.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 188.8% above the Agriculture median (#999999 of 202)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:536493 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JK Agri Genetics Business Description

Address 1-10-177,4th floor,Varun Towers, Begumpet, Hyderbad, TG, IND, 500016
JK Agri Genetics Ltd is engaged in growing non-perennial crops, such as seeds. Its only operating segment being Agri and allied products. The company is involved in the research and development, production, processing and marketing of Cotton, Maize, Paddy, Pearl Millet, Sorghum , Mustard, Wheat, Sorghum Sudan grass, Tomato, Okra, Chillies and other vegetable seeds. Its product consists of field crops, vegetables, fodder crops, and plant growth regulators.
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