DCM Shriram IndustriesNSE:DCMSRIND +1.26%55 Interest Coverage is 4.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 3.43. GuruFocus rates NSE:DCMSRIND with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,506 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, DCM Shriram Industries ranks worse than 74.83% 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. DCM Shriram Industries's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹285 Mil. DCM Shriram Industries's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-61 Mil.
DCM Shriram Industries's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.65.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for DCM Shriram Industries's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DCMSRIND'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.31 Med: 3.43 Max: 5.49
Current: 2.94
NSE:DCMSRIND's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 74.83% of 1506
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.585
vs NSE:DCMSRIND: 2.94
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 .
DCM Shriram Industries Interest Coverage Related Terms
DCM Shriram Industries Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DCM Shriram Industries'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.
NSE:DCMSRIND vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, DCM Shriram Industries'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.
DCM Shriram Industries Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, DCM Shriram Industries's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram Industries's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
DCM Shriram Industries (NSE:DCMSRIND) has a Interest Coverage of 4.65 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on DCM Shriram Industries and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 3.43. Over the past decade, DCM Shriram Industries' Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.31 to 5.49. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram Industries ranks #1127 out of 1506 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is DCM Shriram Industries' Interest Coverage too high?
DCM Shriram Industries' current Interest Coverage of 4.65 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 3.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.31 to a high of 5.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. DCM Shriram Industries' value of 4.65 is 45.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram Industries ranks #1127 out of 1506 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DCM Shriram Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram Industries' Interest Coverage compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram Industries ranks #1127 out of 1506 companies for Interest Coverage. This places DCM Shriram Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. DCM Shriram Industries' value of 4.65 is 45.8% below this benchmark. Historically, DCM Shriram Industries' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.31 to 5.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.43 vs. the industry median of 8.59, DCM Shriram Industries 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.59, based on 1,506 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. DCM Shriram Industries's current Interest Coverage of 4.65 is 45.8% 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 DCM Shriram Industries and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram Industries's current Interest Coverage is 4.65, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 3.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCM Shriram Industries (NSE:DCMSRIND) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.42, compared to a current price of ₹37.72 — trading 1002.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.65, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 3.43 and 45.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.59. DCM Shriram Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 DCM Shriram Industries (NSE:DCMSRIND), the current Interest Coverage is 4.65 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 DCM Shriram Industries (NSE:DCMSRIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCM Shriram Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹37.72 is trading 1002.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.42.
GuruFocus considers DCM Shriram Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DCMSRIND:
Interest Coverage: 4.65 (36% above median its 10-year median of 3.43)
GF Value™: ₹3.42 vs. price of ₹37.72 (1002.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1127 of 1506)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DCMSRIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DCM Shriram Industries Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of sugar, alcohol, power, chemicals, and industrial fibers. The group's reportable operating segments include Sugar, Industrial fibres and related products, and Chemicals. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Sugar segment, which comprises sugar, power, and alcohols. The Industrial fibers and related products segment comprises rayon, synthetic yarn, cord, fabric, and others, and the Chemicals segment comprises organics and fine chemicals. Geographically, the group derives a majority of its revenue from India and also has a presence in Europe, China, and the Rest of the World.
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