Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (NSE:ABFRL) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:ABFRL Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd NSE:ABFRL
69 GF Score
Price ₹58.80
GF Value ₹78.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Interest Coverage?

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail NSE:ABFRL -2.20% 69 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ABFRL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹78.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail ranks worse than 134952.63% 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. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1,518 Mil. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1,457 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 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


NSE:ABFRL's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 5.43
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail  (NSE:ABFRL) 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 .


Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Interest Coverage Related Terms


Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail'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.

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Interest Coverage Chart

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NSE:ABFRL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail'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.


Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail 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.

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail'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, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Interest Expense was ₹-5,157 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹-6,529 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹46,776 Mil.

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Interest Expense was ₹-1,457 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹-1,518 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹46,776 Mil.

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail 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.

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?
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (NSE:ABFRL) 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 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail ranks #999999 out of 741 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Interest Coverage too high?
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail ranks #999999 out of 741 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Interest Coverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail ranks #999999 out of 741 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.43. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.43, based on 741 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 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail'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 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (NSE:ABFRL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹78.05, compared to a current price of ₹58.80 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (NSE:ABFRL), 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.

Is Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (NSE:ABFRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹58.80 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹78.05. GuruFocus considers Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ABFRL:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: ₹78.05 vs. price of ₹58.80 (24.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Business Description

Other Exchanges 535755:India
Address HAL Old Airport Road, KH No 118/110/1, Building2 Divyashree Technopolis, PYemalur Post, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560 037
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd manufactures and retails branded apparel and runs a chain of apparels and accessories retail stores in India. It offers Clothing products, Handbags, Cosmetics, Perfumes, Fashion, Jewellery and Watches, among other products. The company's key brands include Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly and Peter England. The operating segments of the group are: Ethnic & Others that Manufacturing, distribution and retailing of branded fashion apparel and accessories; and Pantaloons which involves retailing of apparel and accessories. Geographically, the group has a business presence in India and Outside India, from which it generates a majority of its revenue in India.
69GF Score

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