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Elitecon InternationalBOM:539533 -9.31%59 Interest Coverage is 7.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 396.20. GuruFocus rates BOM:539533 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 35 Tobacco Products companies, Elitecon International ranks better than 51.43% 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. Elitecon International's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹1,315 Mil. Elitecon International's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹-182 Mil.
Elitecon International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.21.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elitecon International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:539533'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46 Med: 396.2 Max: No Debt
Current: 11.4
BOM:539533's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 51.43% of 35
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 10.9
vs BOM:539533: 11.40
Elitecon International (BOM:539533) 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 .
Elitecon International Interest Coverage Related Terms
Elitecon International Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elitecon International'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:539533 vs PM, MO, TPB: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Elitecon International'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.
Elitecon International Interest Coverage vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Elitecon International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elitecon International's Interest Coverage falls into.
Elitecon International 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:
* 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.
Elitecon International (BOM:539533) has a Interest Coverage of 7.21 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Elitecon International and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 396.20. Over the past decade, Elitecon International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.46 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Elitecon International ranks #17 out of 35 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Elitecon International's Interest Coverage too high?
Elitecon International's current Interest Coverage of 7.21 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 396.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 10,000.00. The Tobacco Products industry median Interest Coverage is 10.90. Elitecon International's value of 7.21 is 33.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elitecon International ranks #17 out of 35 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elitecon International has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elitecon International's Interest Coverage compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Elitecon International ranks #17 out of 35 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Elitecon International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.90. Elitecon International's value of 7.21 is 33.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Elitecon International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.46 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 396.20 vs. the industry median of 10.90, Elitecon International 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Tobacco Products companies is 10.90, based on 35 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. Elitecon International's current Interest Coverage of 7.21 is 33.9% 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 Elitecon International and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elitecon International's current Interest Coverage is 7.21, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 396.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elitecon International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elitecon International (BOM:539533) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.13, compared to a current price of ₹18.12 — trading 750.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.21, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 396.20 and 33.9% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 10.90. Elitecon International's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Elitecon International (BOM:539533), the current Interest Coverage is 7.21 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Elitecon International (BOM:539533) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elitecon International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹18.12 is trading 750.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.13.
GuruFocus considers Elitecon International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539533:
Interest Coverage: 7.21 (98% below median its 10-year median of 396.20)
GF Value™: ₹2.13 vs. price of ₹18.12 (750.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.9% below the Tobacco Products median (#17 of 35)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539533 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elitecon International Ltd operates in the manufacturing and trading of tobacco products including cigarettes, smoking mixtures, and sheesha. The company serves both domestic and international markets, with notable exports to regions such as the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Elitecon has expanded its portfolio to include fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), with upcoming plans to introduce products like snacks, edible oils, and other essentials. Its revenue is generated majorly through the sale of tobacco-based products and FMCG items, supported by a manufacturing infrastructure focused on innovation and sustainability. The company has two reportable segments, "tobacco and allied products" and "Agro Commodities".
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