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. SRU Steels's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹-0.4 Mil. SRU Steels's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 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:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. SRU Steels Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for SRU Steels's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540914'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05 Med: 84.85 Max: 1911.67
Current: 1911.67
BOM:540914's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 95.18% of 456
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.445
vs BOM:540914: 1911.67
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 .
SRU Steels Interest Coverage Related Terms
SRU Steels Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SRU Steels'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:540914 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, SRU Steels'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.
SRU Steels Interest Coverage vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SRU Steels's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SRU Steels'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:
SRU Steels 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?
SRU Steels (BOM:540914) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on SRU Steels and its competitors. Over the past decade, SRU Steels' Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.05 to 1,911.67. According to the industry distribution chart, SRU Steels ranks #22 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is SRU Steels' Interest Coverage too high?
SRU Steels' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 1,911.67. Based on the distribution chart, SRU Steels ranks #22 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SRU Steels has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SRU Steels' Interest Coverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SRU Steels ranks #22 out of 456 companies for Interest Coverage. This places SRU Steels in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.45. Historically, SRU Steels' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.05 to 1,911.67 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 Steel company?
The median Interest Coverage among Steel companies is 4.45, based on 456 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 SRU Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SRU Steels'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 SRU Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SRU Steels (BOM:540914) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.97, compared to a current price of ₹1.59 — trading 73.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). SRU Steels' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 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 SRU Steels (BOM:540914), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 SRU Steels (BOM:540914) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SRU Steels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1.59 is trading 73.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.97.
GuruFocus considers SRU Steels to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540914:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ₹5.97 vs. price of ₹1.59 (73.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SRU Steels Ltd is an India-based company engaged in trading in various types of Iron and Steel. It offers Stainless Steel products such as Coils, Sheets, and other types of steel. Geographically, it operates in India. The company is also engaged in the sale of steel products on a commission basis.
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