Ganges securities (BOM:540647) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


BOM:540647 Ganges securities Ltd BOM:540647
77 GF Score
Price ₹122.50
GF Value ₹139.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ganges securities Interest Coverage?

Ganges securities BOM:540647 77 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:540647 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹139.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,504 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ganges securities ranks better than 91.02% 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. Ganges securities's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-38.2 Mil. Ganges securities's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-0.0 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ganges securities Ltd has no debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ganges securities's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:540647' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.99   Med: 59.74   Max: 458.93
Current: 378.23


BOM:540647's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
91.02% of 1504 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.585 vs BOM:540647: 378.23

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


Ganges securities  (BOM:540647) 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 .


Ganges securities Interest Coverage Related Terms


Ganges securities Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ganges securities'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.

Ganges securities Interest Coverage Chart

Ganges securities Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Ganges securities Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:540647 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ganges securities'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.


Ganges securities Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ganges securities's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ganges securities's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Ganges securities 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.

Ganges securities'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, Ganges securities's Interest Expense was ₹-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹36.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*36.714/-0.08
=458.93

Ganges securities's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Ganges securities's Interest Expense was ₹-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹-38.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0.0 Mil.

Ganges securities 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.

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?
Ganges securities (BOM:540647) 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 Ganges securities and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ganges securities' Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.99 to 458.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Ganges securities ranks #135 out of 1504 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Ganges securities' Interest Coverage too high?
Ganges securities' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.99 to a high of 458.93. Based on the distribution chart, Ganges securities ranks #135 out of 1504 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ganges securities has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ganges securities' Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ganges securities ranks #135 out of 1504 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ganges securities in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. Historically, Ganges securities' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.99 to 458.93 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.59, based on 1,504 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 Ganges securities and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ganges securities'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 Ganges securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganges securities (BOM:540647) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹139.76, compared to a current price of ₹122.50 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Ganges securities' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Ganges securities (BOM:540647), 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 Ganges securities (BOM:540647) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganges securities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹122.50 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹139.76. GuruFocus considers Ganges securities to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540647:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: ₹139.76 vs. price of ₹122.50 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540647 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ganges securities Business Description

Other Exchanges GANGESSECU:India
Address 9/1, R.N. Mukherjee Road, Birla Building, 5th Floor, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700001
Ganges securities Ltd is involved in the Tea manufacturing business. It operates in two segments: Investing Business which consists of interest income from inter-corporate deposits and bank deposits and dividend income from investment in shares and securities. The tea business that derives the majority of its revenue consists of the business of manufacturing tea.
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₹122.50
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