D K Enterprises Global (NSE:DKEGL) Interest Coverage: 8.40 (As of Sep. 2024)

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What is D K Enterprises Global Interest Coverage?

D K Enterprises Global NSE:DKEGL 42 Interest Coverage is 8.40 as of Sep. 2024. GuruFocus rates NSE:DKEGL with a GF Score™ of 42/100.

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. D K Enterprises Global's Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2024 was ₹40 Mil. D K Enterprises Global's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2024 was ₹-5 Mil. D K Enterprises Global's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was 8.40. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for D K Enterprises Global's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


NSE:DKEGL's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 6.07
* 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.


D K Enterprises Global  (NSE:DKEGL) 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 .


D K Enterprises Global Interest Coverage Related Terms


D K Enterprises Global Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for D K Enterprises Global'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.

D K Enterprises Global Interest Coverage Chart

D K Enterprises Global Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
Interest Coverage
4.12 5.32 5.83 6.79 7.20

D K Enterprises Global Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 7.42 6.05 7.42 6.98 8.40

NSE:DKEGL vs IP, SW, AMCR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, D K Enterprises Global'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.


D K Enterprises Global Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, D K Enterprises Global's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where D K Enterprises Global's Interest Coverage falls into.


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D K Enterprises Global 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.

D K Enterprises Global's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024, D K Enterprises Global's Interest Expense was ₹-8 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹56 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹21 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2024 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2024 )
=-1*56.465/-7.844
=7.20

D K Enterprises Global's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Sep. 2024, D K Enterprises Global's Interest Expense was ₹-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹40 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹16 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2024 )/Interest Expense (Q: Sep. 2024 )
=-1*40.18/-4.782
=8.40

* 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 8.40 mean?
D K Enterprises Global (NSE:DKEGL) has a Interest Coverage of 8.40 as of Sep. 2024. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on D K Enterprises Global and its competitors.
Is D K Enterprises Global's Interest Coverage too high?
D K Enterprises Global's current Interest Coverage is 8.40. The Packaging & Containers industry median Interest Coverage is 6.07. D K Enterprises Global's value of 8.40 is 38.4% above this industry median. Overall, D K Enterprises Global has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D K Enterprises Global's Interest Coverage compare to IP and SW?
D K Enterprises Global's Interest Coverage of 8.40 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.07. D K Enterprises Global's value of 8.40 is 38.4% above this benchmark. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.07, based on 319 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. D K Enterprises Global's current Interest Coverage of 8.40 is 38.4% above 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 D K Enterprises Global and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. D K Enterprises Global's current Interest Coverage is 8.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D K Enterprises Global stock overvalued right now?
D K Enterprises Global (NSE:DKEGL) has a current Interest Coverage of 8.40. The current Interest Coverage is 8.40 and 38.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 6.07. D K Enterprises Global's overall GF Score™ is 42/100. 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 D K Enterprises Global (NSE:DKEGL), the current Interest Coverage is 8.40 as of Sep. 2024. 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.

D K Enterprises Global Business Description

Address Plot Number - 235, Industrial Area Phase-2, Panchkula, HR, IND, 134109
D K Enterprises Global Ltd manufactures paper-based packaging materials, self-adhesive tapes, and laminated products. The company operates in the business segment BOPP Tape & laminates, Corrugated sheets & boxes and Soap Stiffener & Wrapper. . The company generates revenue from the BOPP tape and Laminates segment.
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