Havells India (NSE:HAVELLS) Interest Coverage: 62.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 45% Above Median


NSE:HAVELLS Havells India Ltd NSE:HAVELLS
93 GF Score
Price ₹1,181.10
GF Value ₹1,771.16
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Havells India Interest Coverage?

Havells India NSE:HAVELLS -0.47% 93 Interest Coverage is 62.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 42.96. GuruFocus rates NSE:HAVELLS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,771.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,325 Industrial Products companies, Havells India ranks better than 71.05% 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. Havells India's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,145 Mil. Havells India's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-99 Mil. Havells India's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.26. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

NSE:HAVELLS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.94   Med: 42.96   Max: 70.2
Current: 47.44


NSE:HAVELLS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
71.05% of 2325 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.87 vs NSE:HAVELLS: 47.44

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


Havells India  (NSE:HAVELLS) 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 .


Havells India Interest Coverage Related Terms


Havells India Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Havells 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.

Havells India Interest Coverage Chart

Havells India 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 28.80 40.23 34.45 42.33 50.12

Havells India 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 43.15 44.18 36.29 45.90 62.26

NSE:HAVELLS vs VRT, BE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Havells 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.


Havells India Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Havells 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.

Havells 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, Havells India's Interest Expense was ₹-371 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹18,611 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,880 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*18611.1/-371.3
=50.12

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Havells India's Interest Expense was ₹-99 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹6,145 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,880 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*6145.3/-98.7
=62.26

* 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 62.26 mean?
Havells India (NSE:HAVELLS) has a Interest Coverage of 62.26 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Havells India and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 42.96. Over the past decade, Havells India's Interest Coverage has ranged from 18.94 to 70.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Havells India ranks #673 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Havells India's Interest Coverage too high?
Havells India's current Interest Coverage of 62.26 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 42.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.94 to a high of 70.20. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.87. Havells India's value of 62.26 is 318.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Havells India ranks #673 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Havells India has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Havells India's Interest Coverage compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Havells India ranks #673 out of 2325 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Havells India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.87. Havells India's value of 62.26 is 318.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Havells India's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 18.94 to 70.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.96 vs. the industry median of 14.87, Havells 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.87, 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. Havells India's current Interest Coverage of 62.26 is 318.7% 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 Havells India and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Havells India's current Interest Coverage is 62.26, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 42.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Havells India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Havells India (NSE:HAVELLS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,771.16, compared to a current price of ₹1,181.10 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 62.26, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 42.96 and 318.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.87. Havells India's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Havells India (NSE:HAVELLS), the current Interest Coverage is 62.26 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 Havells India (NSE:HAVELLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Havells India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,181.10 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,771.16. GuruFocus considers Havells India to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HAVELLS:

  • Interest Coverage: 62.26 (45% above median its 10-year median of 42.96)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,771.16 vs. price of ₹1,181.10 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 318.7% above the Industrial Products median (#673 of 2325)

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


Havells India Business Description

Other Exchanges 517354:India
Address 2D, Expressway, QRG Towers, Sector 126, Noida, UP, IND, 201304
Havells India Ltd manufactures and distributes electrical equipment for consumer and industrial applications. Its product portfolio includes fans, appliances, switches, lighting, switch gears, circuit breakers, water heaters, air purifiers, flexible cables, air coolers, monoblock and submersible pumps, personal grooming products, motors, and reactive power solutions. The firm has seven manufacturing facilities, all of which are in India. The company operates in multiple segments: Switchgear (domestic and industrial), which derives maximum revenue, Cables (domestic and industrial underground), Lighting and Fixtures (LED lamps), Electrical Consumer Durables (fans, water heaters), Lloyd Consumer products (air conditioners, televisions), and Others (industrial motors, water purifiers).
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