Stove Kraft (BOM:543260) Interest Coverage: 2.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Below Median

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BOM:543260 Stove Kraft Ltd BOM:543260
83 GF Score
Price ₹772.15
GF Value ₹682.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Stove Kraft Interest Coverage?

Stove Kraft BOM:543260 +3.80% 83 Interest Coverage is 2.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 3.23. GuruFocus rates BOM:543260 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹682.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Stove Kraft ranks worse than 74.91% 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. Stove Kraft's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹171 Mil. Stove Kraft's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-77 Mil. Stove Kraft's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.22. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

BOM:543260' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 3.23   Max: 8.51
Current: 3.16


BOM:543260's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
74.91% of 291 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 10.86 vs BOM:543260: 3.16

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


Stove Kraft  (BOM:543260) 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 .


Stove Kraft Interest Coverage Related Terms


Stove Kraft Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stove Kraft'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.

Stove Kraft Interest Coverage Chart

Stove Kraft Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Stove Kraft 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:543260 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Stove Kraft'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.


Stove Kraft Interest Coverage vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stove Kraft's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stove Kraft's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Stove Kraft 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.

Stove Kraft'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, Stove Kraft's Interest Expense was ₹-272 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹880 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹369 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*880.11/-272.43
=3.23

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Stove Kraft's Interest Expense was ₹-77 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹171 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹369 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*170.75/-77.01
=2.22

* 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 2.22 mean?
Stove Kraft (BOM:543260) has a Interest Coverage of 2.22 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Stove Kraft and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 3.23. Over the past decade, Stove Kraft's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.94 to 8.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Stove Kraft ranks #218 out of 291 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Stove Kraft's Interest Coverage too high?
Stove Kraft's current Interest Coverage of 2.22 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 3.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 8.51. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Interest Coverage is 10.86. Stove Kraft's value of 2.22 is 79.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stove Kraft ranks #218 out of 291 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stove Kraft has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stove Kraft's Interest Coverage compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Stove Kraft ranks #218 out of 291 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Stove Kraft in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.86. Stove Kraft's value of 2.22 is 79.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Stove Kraft's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.94 to 8.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.23 vs. the industry median of 10.86, Stove Kraft 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Interest Coverage among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 10.86, based on 291 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. Stove Kraft's current Interest Coverage of 2.22 is 79.6% 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 Stove Kraft and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stove Kraft's current Interest Coverage is 2.22, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stove Kraft stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stove Kraft (BOM:543260) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹682.49, compared to a current price of ₹772.15 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.22, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 3.23 and 79.6% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 10.86. Stove Kraft's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Stove Kraft (BOM:543260), the current Interest Coverage is 2.22 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 Stove Kraft (BOM:543260) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stove Kraft stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹772.15 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹682.49. GuruFocus considers Stove Kraft to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:543260:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.22 (31% below median its 10-year median of 3.23)
  • GF Value™: ₹682.49 vs. price of ₹772.15 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.6% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#218 of 291)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543260 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stove Kraft Business Description

Other Exchanges STOVEKRAFT:India
Address Mission Road, No.30, 2nd Cross, CSI Compound, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560027
Stove Kraft Ltd is involved in the kitchen appliances industry. The business activity of the group includes the manufacturing and sale of kitchen solutions under the Pigeon and Gilma brands. The company operates in a single-segment 'Kitchen and Home appliances'. The company offers products including pressure cookers, non-stick cookware, gas and induction cooktops, mixer grinders, chimneys, and hobs, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue within India.
83GF Score

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