B.A.G. Films & Media (NSE:BAGFILMS) Interest Coverage: 2.51 (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Above Median


NSE:BAGFILMS B.A.G. Films & Media Ltd NSE:BAGFILMS
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What is B.A.G. Films & Media Interest Coverage?

B.A.G. Films & Media NSE:BAGFILMS -3.56% 72 Interest Coverage is 2.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates NSE:BAGFILMS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹7.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Media - Diversified companies, B.A.G. Films & Media ranks worse than 83.42% 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. B.A.G. Films & Media's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹53 Mil. B.A.G. Films & Media's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-21 Mil. B.A.G. Films & Media's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.51. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for B.A.G. Films & Media's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:BAGFILMS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78   Med: 1.48   Max: 1.98
Current: 1.8


NSE:BAGFILMS's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
83.42% of 609 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.88 vs NSE:BAGFILMS: 1.80

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


B.A.G. Films & Media  (NSE:BAGFILMS) 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 .


B.A.G. Films & Media Interest Coverage Related Terms


B.A.G. Films & Media Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for B.A.G. Films & 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.

B.A.G. Films & Media Interest Coverage Chart

B.A.G. Films & Media 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 1.37 0.80 1.69 1.98 1.80

B.A.G. Films & Media Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.98 2.28 1.20 1.12 2.51

NSE:BAGFILMS vs NXST: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, B.A.G. Films & 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.


B.A.G. Films & Media Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, B.A.G. Films & Media's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where B.A.G. Films & Media's Interest Coverage falls into.


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B.A.G. Films & 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:

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.

B.A.G. Films & Media'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, B.A.G. Films & Media's Interest Expense was ₹-82 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹147 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*147.19/-81.73
=1.80

B.A.G. Films & Media's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, B.A.G. Films & Media's Interest Expense was ₹-21 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹53 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*53.173/-21.166
=2.51

* 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 2.51 mean?
B.A.G. Films & Media (NSE:BAGFILMS) has a Interest Coverage of 2.51 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on B.A.G. Films & Media and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, B.A.G. Films & Media's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.78 to 1.98. According to the industry distribution chart, B.A.G. Films & Media ranks #508 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 83.4%.
Is B.A.G. Films & Media's Interest Coverage too high?
B.A.G. Films & Media's current Interest Coverage of 2.51 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 1.98. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. B.A.G. Films & Media's value of 2.51 is 78.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B.A.G. Films & Media ranks #508 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, B.A.G. Films & Media has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B.A.G. Films & Media's Interest Coverage compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, B.A.G. Films & Media ranks #508 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This places B.A.G. Films & Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.88. B.A.G. Films & Media's value of 2.51 is 78.9% below this benchmark. Historically, B.A.G. Films & Media's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.78 to 1.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 11.88, B.A.G. Films & Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.88, based on 609 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. B.A.G. Films & Media's current Interest Coverage of 2.51 is 78.9% 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 B.A.G. Films & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B.A.G. Films & Media's current Interest Coverage is 2.51, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B.A.G. Films & Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B.A.G. Films & Media (NSE:BAGFILMS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹7.79, compared to a current price of ₹4.60 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.51, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 78.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.88. B.A.G. Films & Media's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 B.A.G. Films & Media (NSE:BAGFILMS), the current Interest Coverage is 2.51 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 B.A.G. Films & Media (NSE:BAGFILMS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B.A.G. Films & Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹4.60 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹7.79. GuruFocus considers B.A.G. Films & Media to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BAGFILMS:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.51 (70% above median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: ₹7.79 vs. price of ₹4.60 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#508 of 609)

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


B.A.G. Films & Media Business Description

Other Exchanges 532507:India
Address FC-23, Film City, Sector-16A, Noida, UP, IND, 201 301
B.A.G. Films & Media Ltd engaged in the business of motion pictures, video, and television programs production activities, and leasing of production and broadcast equipment and other assets. Its operating segment includes Audio-Visual Production; Leasing; FM Radio and Television Broadcasting. The company generates maximum revenue from the Television Broadcasting segment.
72GF Score

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