Aplab (NSE:APLAB) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:APLAB Aplab Ltd NSE:APLAB
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What is Aplab Interest Coverage?

Aplab NSE:APLAB 45 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:APLAB with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹12.85. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,329 Industrial Products companies, Aplab ranks worse than 95.32% 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. Aplab's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-19.3 Mil. Aplab's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-5.4 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 Aplab's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:APLAB' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 1.15   Max: 1.6
Current: 1.03


NSE:APLAB's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
95.32% of 2329 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.8 vs NSE:APLAB: 1.03

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


Aplab  (NSE:APLAB) 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 .


Aplab Interest Coverage Related Terms


Aplab Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aplab'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.

Aplab Interest Coverage Chart

Aplab Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.33 1.60 1.26 0.00 1.03

Aplab 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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NSE:APLAB vs VRT, BE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Aplab'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.


Aplab Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Aplab's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aplab 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.

Aplab'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, Aplab's Interest Expense was ₹-24.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹25.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*25.474/-24.822
=1.03

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Aplab's Interest Expense was ₹-5.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹-19.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1.1 Mil.

Aplab 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?
Aplab (NSE:APLAB) 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 Aplab and its competitors. Over the past decade, Aplab's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.60 to 1.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Aplab ranks #2220 out of 2329 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is Aplab's Interest Coverage too high?
Aplab's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.60. Based on the distribution chart, Aplab ranks #2220 out of 2329 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aplab has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aplab's Interest Coverage compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Aplab ranks #2220 out of 2329 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Aplab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Historically, Aplab's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.60 to 1.60 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.80, based on 2,329 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 Aplab and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aplab'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 Aplab stock overvalued right now?
Aplab (NSE:APLAB) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The stock's GF Value™ is ₹12.85, compared to a current price of ₹32.50 — trading 152.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Aplab's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 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 Aplab (NSE:APLAB), 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 Aplab (NSE:APLAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aplab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹32.50 is trading 152.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹12.85.

Key valuation signals for NSE:APLAB:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: ₹12.85 vs. price of ₹32.50 (152.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Aplab Business Description

Other Exchanges 890217:India517096:India
Address Thane Belapur Road, Plot No. 12, TTC Industrial Area, Thane, MH, IND, 400708
Aplab Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the business/operations of manufacture, sale, and servicing of professional electronic equipment. The company's products include uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, high-power DC systems, solar energy systems, test & measurement instruments, power supplies, banking & retail automation products, fault locating instruments, laboratory instruments, and design & manufacturer services. It has independent product divisions including test and measurement equipment, power conversion and UPS systems, and self-service terminals for the banking sector.
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