Magadh Sugar & Energy (BOM:540650) Interest Coverage: 6.99 (As of Mar. 2026) — 127% Above Median


BOM:540650 Magadh Sugar & Energy Ltd BOM:540650
80 GF Score
Price ₹478.65
GF Value ₹658.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Magadh Sugar & Energy Interest Coverage?

Magadh Sugar & Energy BOM:540650 +3.38% 80 Interest Coverage is 6.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 3.08. GuruFocus rates BOM:540650 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹658.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Magadh Sugar & Energy ranks worse than 73.29% 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. Magadh Sugar & Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹711 Mil. Magadh Sugar & Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-102 Mil. Magadh Sugar & Energy's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.99. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Magadh Sugar & Energy's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:540650' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 3.08   Max: 5.81
Current: 3.3


BOM:540650's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
73.29% of 1505 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.57 vs BOM:540650: 3.30

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


Magadh Sugar & Energy  (BOM:540650) 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 .


Magadh Sugar & Energy Interest Coverage Related Terms


Magadh Sugar & Energy Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Magadh Sugar & Energy'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.

Magadh Sugar & Energy Interest Coverage Chart

Magadh Sugar & Energy Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Magadh Sugar & Energy 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:540650 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Magadh Sugar & Energy'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.


Magadh Sugar & Energy Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Magadh Sugar & Energy's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Magadh Sugar & Energy's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Magadh Sugar & Energy 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.

Magadh Sugar & Energy'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, Magadh Sugar & Energy's Interest Expense was ₹-355 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹1,173 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,911 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1173.393/-355.198
=3.30

Magadh Sugar & Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Magadh Sugar & Energy's Interest Expense was ₹-102 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹711 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,911 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*711.017/-101.787
=6.99

* 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 6.99 mean?
Magadh Sugar & Energy (BOM:540650) has a Interest Coverage of 6.99 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Magadh Sugar & Energy and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 3.08. Over the past decade, Magadh Sugar & Energy's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.11 to 5.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Magadh Sugar & Energy ranks #1103 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Magadh Sugar & Energy's Interest Coverage too high?
Magadh Sugar & Energy's current Interest Coverage of 6.99 is 127% above median its 10-year median of 3.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 5.81. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.57. Magadh Sugar & Energy's value of 6.99 is 18.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magadh Sugar & Energy ranks #1103 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Magadh Sugar & Energy has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magadh Sugar & Energy's Interest Coverage compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Magadh Sugar & Energy ranks #1103 out of 1505 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Magadh Sugar & Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.57. Magadh Sugar & Energy's value of 6.99 is 18.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Magadh Sugar & Energy's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.11 to 5.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.08 vs. the industry median of 8.57, Magadh Sugar & Energy 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.57, based on 1,505 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. Magadh Sugar & Energy's current Interest Coverage of 6.99 is 18.4% 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 Magadh Sugar & Energy and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magadh Sugar & Energy's current Interest Coverage is 6.99, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magadh Sugar & Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magadh Sugar & Energy (BOM:540650) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹658.44, compared to a current price of ₹478.65 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.99, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 3.08 and 18.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.57. Magadh Sugar & Energy's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Magadh Sugar & Energy (BOM:540650), the current Interest Coverage is 6.99 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 Magadh Sugar & Energy (BOM:540650) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magadh Sugar & Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹478.65 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹658.44. GuruFocus considers Magadh Sugar & Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540650:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.99 (127% above median its 10-year median of 3.08)
  • GF Value™: ₹658.44 vs. price of ₹478.65 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1103 of 1505)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540650 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Magadh Sugar & Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges MAGADSUGAR:India
Address 9/1, R.N. Mukherjee Road, Birla Building, 5th Floor, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 001
Magadh Sugar & Energy ltd is engaged in the business of sugar and its by-products. The company operates through the following business segments: Sugar, Distillery, and Co-generation. The product portfolio of the company includes sugar, molasses, industrial alcohol and ethanol, canned food, and fruit products. Its sugar segment engages in the manufacture and sale of sugar, molasses, and bagasse; the Distillery segment engages in the manufacture and sale of denatured spirits and bio-compost; and Co-generation engages in the generation and transmission of power.
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