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Bright Outdoor MediaBOM:543831 +0.54%92 Interest Coverage is 117.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2723% above its 10-year median of 4.18. GuruFocus rates BOM:543831 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹498.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 606 Media - Diversified companies, Bright Outdoor Media ranks better than 77.89% 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. Bright Outdoor Media's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹173 Mil. Bright Outdoor Media's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1 Mil.
Bright Outdoor Media's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 117.99.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Bright Outdoor Media Ltd has no debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bright Outdoor Media's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543831'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17 Med: 4.18 Max: 120.63
Current: 107.79
BOM:543831's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 77.89% of 606
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.775
vs BOM:543831: 107.79
Bright Outdoor Media (BOM:543831) 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 .
Bright Outdoor Media Interest Coverage Related Terms
Bright Outdoor Media Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bright Outdoor Media'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:543831 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Bright Outdoor Media'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.
Bright Outdoor Media Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bright Outdoor Media's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bright Outdoor Media's Interest Coverage falls into.
Bright Outdoor Media 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.
Bright Outdoor Media (BOM:543831) has a Interest Coverage of 117.99 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Bright Outdoor Media and its competitors. This is 2723% above median its historical median of 4.18. Over the past decade, Bright Outdoor Media's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.17 to 120.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Bright Outdoor Media ranks #134 out of 606 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Bright Outdoor Media's Interest Coverage too high?
Bright Outdoor Media's current Interest Coverage of 117.99 is 2723% above median its 10-year median of 4.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 120.63. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.78. Bright Outdoor Media's value of 117.99 is 902% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bright Outdoor Media ranks #134 out of 606 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bright Outdoor Media has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bright Outdoor Media's Interest Coverage compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bright Outdoor Media ranks #134 out of 606 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Bright Outdoor Media in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.78. Bright Outdoor Media's value of 117.99 is 902% above this benchmark. Historically, Bright Outdoor Media's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.17 to 120.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.18 vs. the industry median of 11.78, Bright Outdoor Media has consistently been above 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.78, based on 606 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. Bright Outdoor Media's current Interest Coverage of 117.99 is 902% above 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 Bright Outdoor Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bright Outdoor Media's current Interest Coverage is 117.99, which is 2723% above median its own 10-year median of 4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bright Outdoor Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bright Outdoor Media (BOM:543831) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹498.53, compared to a current price of ₹362.60 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 117.99, which is 2723% above median its 10-year median of 4.18 and 902% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.78. Bright Outdoor Media's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bright Outdoor Media (BOM:543831), the current Interest Coverage is 117.99 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 Bright Outdoor Media (BOM:543831) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bright Outdoor Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹362.60 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹498.53.
GuruFocus considers Bright Outdoor Media to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543831:
Interest Coverage: 117.99 (2723% above median its 10-year median of 4.18)
GF Value™: ₹498.53 vs. price of ₹362.60 (27.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 902% above the Media - Diversified median (#134 of 606)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543831 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bright Outdoor Media Ltd is engaged in the business of providing advertising services offering advertising media services consisting of Out of Home media services and real estate trading. The company's array of service hoardings includes Transfer stickers, Railway boards, Railway panels, Promos, full train, Bus panels, Full Bus painting, Toll Naka, Mobile sign trucks, Kiosks, Traffic Booths, Cinema slides, Gantry and Vinyl.
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