Control Print (NSE:CONTROLPR) Interest Coverage: 12.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 76% Below Median


NSE:CONTROLPR Control Print Ltd NSE:CONTROLPR
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What is Control Print Interest Coverage?

Control Print NSE:CONTROLPR -0.09% 87 Interest Coverage is 12.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 50.97. GuruFocus rates NSE:CONTROLPR with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹936.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,325 Industrial Products companies, Control Print ranks better than 56% 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. Control Print's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹214 Mil. Control Print's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-18 Mil. Control Print's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.19. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Control Print's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:CONTROLPR' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.06   Med: 50.97   Max: 1585.89
Current: 19.77


NSE:CONTROLPR's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
56% of 2325 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.8 vs NSE:CONTROLPR: 19.77

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


Control Print  (NSE:CONTROLPR) 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 .


Control Print Interest Coverage Related Terms


Control Print Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Control Print'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.

Control Print Interest Coverage Chart

Control Print Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Control Print 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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Control Print Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Control Print'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.


Control Print Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Control Print 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.

Control Print'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, Control Print's Interest Expense was ₹-35 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹700 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹40 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*700.046/-35.401
=19.77

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Control Print's Interest Expense was ₹-18 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹214 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹40 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*214.456/-17.594
=12.19

* 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 12.19 mean?
Control Print (NSE:CONTROLPR) has a Interest Coverage of 12.19 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Control Print and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 50.97. Over the past decade, Control Print's Interest Coverage has ranged from 18.06 to 1,585.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Control Print ranks #1023 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Control Print's Interest Coverage too high?
Control Print's current Interest Coverage of 12.19 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 50.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.06 to a high of 1,585.89. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Control Print's value of 12.19 is 17.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Control Print ranks #1023 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Control Print has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Control Print's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Control Print ranks #1023 out of 2325 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Control Print in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. Control Print's value of 12.19 is 17.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Control Print's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 18.06 to 1,585.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.97 vs. the industry median of 14.80, Control Print 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.80, based on 2,325 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. Control Print's current Interest Coverage of 12.19 is 17.6% 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 Control Print 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. Control Print's current Interest Coverage is 12.19, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 50.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Control Print stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Control Print (NSE:CONTROLPR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹936.05, compared to a current price of ₹640.05 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 12.19, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 50.97 and 17.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.80. Control Print's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Control Print (NSE:CONTROLPR), the current Interest Coverage is 12.19 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 Control Print (NSE:CONTROLPR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Control Print stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹640.05 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹936.05. GuruFocus considers Control Print to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CONTROLPR:

  • Interest Coverage: 12.19 (76% below median its 10-year median of 50.97)
  • GF Value™: ₹936.05 vs. price of ₹640.05 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.6% below the Industrial Products median (#1023 of 2325)

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


Control Print Business Description

Other Exchanges 522295:India
Address Andheri-Kurla Road, C-106, Hind Saurashtra Industrial Estate, Marol Naka, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400059
Control Print Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying coding and marking machines, its related consumables, and surgical and N95 masks. Its product portfolio includes Continuous InkJet Printers, Laser Printers, Large Character Printers, and Consumables among others. Its products have applications in Cement, Electronics, FMCG, Automotives, and other industries.
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