Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances (BOM:544170) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:544170 Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances Ltd BOM:544170
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What is Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances Interest Coverage?

Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances BOM:544170 +3.86% 15 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:544170 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 461 Steel companies, Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances ranks better than 82.21% 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. Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4.5 Mil. Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances's Interest Expense for the six 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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:544170' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.62   Med: 17.03   Max: 35.49
Current: 35.49

BOM:544170's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
82.21% of 461 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.56 vs BOM:544170: 35.49

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

Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances  (BOM:544170) 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 .

Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances Interest Coverage Related Terms

Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances'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.

Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances Interest Coverage Chart

Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances Annual Data
Trend Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
3.62 14.30 19.76 35.49

Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances Semi-Annual Data
Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial 161.65 18.40 21.03 31.52 0.00

BOM:544170 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances'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.

Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances Interest Coverage vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances 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.

Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances'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, Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances's Interest Expense was ₹-1.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹41.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹33.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*41.025/-1.156
=35.49

Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances's Interest Expense was ₹0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹4.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹33.9 Mil.

* 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?
Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances (BOM:544170) 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 Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances and its competitors. Over the past decade, Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances' Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.62 to 35.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances ranks #82 out of 461 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances' Interest Coverage too high?
Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.62 to a high of 35.49. Based on the distribution chart, Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances ranks #82 out of 461 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances' Interest Coverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances ranks #82 out of 461 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.56. Historically, Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.62 to 35.49 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 4.56, based on 461 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 Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances'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 Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances stock overvalued right now?
Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances (BOM:544170) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances' overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 5 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 Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances (BOM:544170), 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.

Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances Business Description

Address 05, Harekrishana Industrial Estate Bakrol, Daskroi, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 382430
Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances Ltd Formerly Sai Swami Metals & Alloys Ltd is involved in the trading and marketing of a comprehensive array of stainless steel products. Its product range includes kitchenware, including Dinner Sets, S.S. Casseroles, S.S. Multi Kadai, S.S. Water Bottles, Stainless Steel Sheets, Stainless Steel Circles, and various types of utensils. Also engaged in trading of basic raw material like S.S. Patta, S.S. Sheet, S.S. Coil, S.S. Scrap, S.S. Pipe, M.S. Round (Mild Steel Round) and M.S. beam.
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