IFB Agro Industries (NSE:IFBAGRO) Interest Coverage: 7.41 (As of Mar. 2026) — 60% Below Median


NSE:IFBAGRO IFB Agro Industries Ltd NSE:IFBAGRO
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Price ₹963.15
GF Value ₹802.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is IFB Agro Industries Interest Coverage?

IFB Agro Industries NSE:IFBAGRO -0.06% 80 Interest Coverage is 7.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 18.62. GuruFocus rates NSE:IFBAGRO with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹802.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, IFB Agro Industries ranks better than 58.86% 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. IFB Agro Industries's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹117 Mil. IFB Agro Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-16 Mil. IFB Agro Industries's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.41. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for IFB Agro Industries's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:IFBAGRO' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.68   Med: 18.62   Max: 285.47
Current: 14.15


NSE:IFBAGRO's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
58.86% of 158 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.56 vs NSE:IFBAGRO: 14.15

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


IFB Agro Industries  (NSE:IFBAGRO) 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 .


IFB Agro Industries Interest Coverage Related Terms


IFB Agro Industries Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IFB Agro 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.

IFB Agro Industries Interest Coverage Chart

IFB Agro Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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IFB Agro Industries 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:IFBAGRO vs BF.B: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, IFB Agro 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.


IFB Agro Industries Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, IFB Agro Industries's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IFB Agro Industries's Interest Coverage falls into.


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IFB Agro Industries 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.

IFB Agro Industries'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, IFB Agro Industries's Interest Expense was ₹-46 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹651 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹669 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*651/-46
=14.15

IFB Agro Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, IFB Agro Industries's Interest Expense was ₹-16 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹117 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹669 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*117/-15.8
=7.41

* 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 7.41 mean?
IFB Agro Industries (NSE:IFBAGRO) has a Interest Coverage of 7.41 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on IFB Agro Industries and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 18.62. Over the past decade, IFB Agro Industries' Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.68 to 285.47. According to the industry distribution chart, IFB Agro Industries ranks #65 out of 158 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is IFB Agro Industries' Interest Coverage too high?
IFB Agro Industries' current Interest Coverage of 7.41 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 18.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.68 to a high of 285.47. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Interest Coverage is 8.56. IFB Agro Industries' value of 7.41 is 13.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IFB Agro Industries ranks #65 out of 158 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IFB Agro Industries has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IFB Agro Industries' Interest Coverage compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, IFB Agro Industries ranks #65 out of 158 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts IFB Agro Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.56. IFB Agro Industries' value of 7.41 is 13.4% below this benchmark. Historically, IFB Agro Industries' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.68 to 285.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.62 vs. the industry median of 8.56, IFB Agro 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.56, based on 158 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. IFB Agro Industries's current Interest Coverage of 7.41 is 13.4% 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 IFB Agro Industries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IFB Agro Industries's current Interest Coverage is 7.41, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 18.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IFB Agro Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IFB Agro Industries (NSE:IFBAGRO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹802.65, compared to a current price of ₹963.15 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.41, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 18.62 and 13.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 8.56. IFB Agro Industries' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 IFB Agro Industries (NSE:IFBAGRO), the current Interest Coverage is 7.41 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 IFB Agro Industries (NSE:IFBAGRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IFB Agro Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹963.15 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹802.65. GuruFocus considers IFB Agro Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:IFBAGRO:

  • Interest Coverage: 7.41 (60% below median its 10-year median of 18.62)
  • GF Value™: ₹802.65 vs. price of ₹963.15 (20% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#65 of 158)

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


IFB Agro Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 507438:India
Address Plot Number IND-5, Sector I, East Calcutta Township, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 107
IFB Agro Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing alcohol, bottling branded alcoholic beverages, as well as processed and packed marine foods, both for domestic and export markets. The company operates in two segments: Spirit, spirituous beverages and allied products, and Marine. IFB Agro derives the majority of its revenue from its Spirit, spirituous beverages, and allied products segment.
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