Gabriel India (NSE:GABRIEL) Interest Coverage: 16.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Below Median


NSE:GABRIEL Gabriel India Ltd NSE:GABRIEL
87 GF Score
Price ₹1,275.10
GF Value ₹674.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gabriel India Interest Coverage?

Gabriel India NSE:GABRIEL +3.52% 87 Interest Coverage is 16.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 29.41. GuruFocus rates NSE:GABRIEL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹674.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Vehicles & Parts companies, Gabriel India ranks better than 71.04% 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. Gabriel India's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹884 Mil. Gabriel India's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-53 Mil. Gabriel India's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.72. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

NSE:GABRIEL' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.04   Med: 29.41   Max: 52.41
Current: 23.83


NSE:GABRIEL's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
71.04% of 1067 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.41 vs NSE:GABRIEL: 23.83

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


Gabriel India  (NSE:GABRIEL) 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 .


Gabriel India Interest Coverage Related Terms


Gabriel India Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gabriel India'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.

Gabriel India Interest Coverage Chart

Gabriel India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Gabriel India 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:GABRIEL vs ORLY, AZO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Gabriel India'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.


Gabriel India Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gabriel India's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gabriel India 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.

Gabriel India'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, Gabriel India's Interest Expense was ₹-142 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹3,378 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹992 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3378.36/-141.77
=23.83

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Gabriel India's Interest Expense was ₹-53 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹884 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹992 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*883.68/-52.86
=16.72

* 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 16.72 mean?
Gabriel India (NSE:GABRIEL) has a Interest Coverage of 16.72 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Gabriel India and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 29.41. Over the past decade, Gabriel India's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.04 to 52.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabriel India ranks #309 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Gabriel India's Interest Coverage too high?
Gabriel India's current Interest Coverage of 16.72 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 29.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.04 to a high of 52.41. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.41. Gabriel India's value of 16.72 is 98.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabriel India ranks #309 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gabriel India has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabriel India's Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Gabriel India ranks #309 out of 1067 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Gabriel India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.41. Gabriel India's value of 16.72 is 98.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Gabriel India's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.04 to 52.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.41 vs. the industry median of 8.41, Gabriel India has consistently been above 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.41, based on 1,067 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. Gabriel India's current Interest Coverage of 16.72 is 98.8% 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 Gabriel India and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabriel India's current Interest Coverage is 16.72, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 29.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabriel India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabriel India (NSE:GABRIEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹674.55, compared to a current price of ₹1,275.10 — trading 89% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 16.72, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 29.41 and 98.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.41. Gabriel India's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Gabriel India (NSE:GABRIEL), the current Interest Coverage is 16.72 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 Gabriel India (NSE:GABRIEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabriel India stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,275.10 is trading 89% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹674.55. GuruFocus considers Gabriel India to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:GABRIEL:

  • Interest Coverage: 16.72 (43% below median its 10-year median of 29.41)
  • GF Value™: ₹674.55 vs. price of ₹1,275.10 (89% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#309 of 1067)

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


Gabriel India Business Description

Other Exchanges 505714:India
Address 29th Milestone, Pune-Nashik Highway, Village Kuruli, Taluka Khed, Pune, MH, IND, 410 501
Gabriel India Ltd is an Indian company that manufactures and sells auto components. It offers ride-control products catering to all segments of the automotive industry. The company provides a wide range of ride control products including Shock absorbers, Struts, Axle dampers, Cabin dampers and seat dampers, and Front forks, among others. The company majorly operates in India, and its products are also marketed outside India. It generates key revenue from within India. The customers of the company cover four-wheelers, two and three-wheelers, and commercial vehicles and railways, of which key revenue is derived from two and three-wheelers.
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