J Kumar Infraprojects (NSE:JKIL) Interest Coverage: 3.74 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median


NSE:JKIL J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd NSE:JKIL
88 GF Score
Price ₹490.15
GF Value ₹731.30
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is J Kumar Infraprojects Interest Coverage?

J Kumar Infraprojects NSE:JKIL -0.51% 88 Interest Coverage is 3.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates NSE:JKIL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹731.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,349 Construction companies, J Kumar Infraprojects ranks worse than 68.57% 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. J Kumar Infraprojects's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,579 Mil. J Kumar Infraprojects's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-423 Mil. J Kumar Infraprojects's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.74. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for J Kumar Infraprojects's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:JKIL' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6   Med: 4.5   Max: 8.87
Current: 3.74


NSE:JKIL's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
68.57% of 1349 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.92 vs NSE:JKIL: 3.74

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


J Kumar Infraprojects  (NSE:JKIL) 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 .


J Kumar Infraprojects Interest Coverage Related Terms


J Kumar Infraprojects Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for J Kumar Infraprojects'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.

J Kumar Infraprojects Interest Coverage Chart

J Kumar Infraprojects Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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J Kumar Infraprojects 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:JKIL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, J Kumar Infraprojects'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.


J Kumar Infraprojects Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, J Kumar Infraprojects's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where J Kumar Infraprojects's Interest Coverage falls into.


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J Kumar Infraprojects 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.

J Kumar Infraprojects'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, J Kumar Infraprojects's Interest Expense was ₹-1,679 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹6,276 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹2,838 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*6275.808/-1678.559
=3.74

J Kumar Infraprojects's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, J Kumar Infraprojects's Interest Expense was ₹-423 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹1,579 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹2,838 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1579.399/-422.845
=3.74

* 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 3.74 mean?
J Kumar Infraprojects (NSE:JKIL) has a Interest Coverage of 3.74 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on J Kumar Infraprojects and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 4.50. Over the past decade, J Kumar Infraprojects' Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.60 to 8.87. According to the industry distribution chart, J Kumar Infraprojects ranks #925 out of 1349 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is J Kumar Infraprojects' Interest Coverage too high?
J Kumar Infraprojects' current Interest Coverage of 3.74 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 4.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 8.87. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. J Kumar Infraprojects' value of 3.74 is 52.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J Kumar Infraprojects ranks #925 out of 1349 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, J Kumar Infraprojects has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J Kumar Infraprojects' Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, J Kumar Infraprojects ranks #925 out of 1349 companies for Interest Coverage. This places J Kumar Infraprojects in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. J Kumar Infraprojects' value of 3.74 is 52.8% below this benchmark. Historically, J Kumar Infraprojects' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.60 to 8.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.50 vs. the industry median of 7.92, J Kumar Infraprojects 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.92, based on 1,349 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. J Kumar Infraprojects's current Interest Coverage of 3.74 is 52.8% 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 J Kumar Infraprojects and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J Kumar Infraprojects's current Interest Coverage is 3.74, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 4.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J Kumar Infraprojects stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J Kumar Infraprojects (NSE:JKIL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹731.30, compared to a current price of ₹490.15 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.74, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 4.50 and 52.8% below the Construction industry median of 7.92. J Kumar Infraprojects' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 J Kumar Infraprojects (NSE:JKIL), the current Interest Coverage is 3.74 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 J Kumar Infraprojects (NSE:JKIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J Kumar Infraprojects stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹490.15 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹731.30. GuruFocus considers J Kumar Infraprojects to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:JKIL:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.74 (17% below median its 10-year median of 4.50)
  • GF Value™: ₹731.30 vs. price of ₹490.15 (33% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.8% below the Construction median (#925 of 1349)

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


J Kumar Infraprojects Business Description

Other Exchanges 532940:India
Address Subhash Road, J.Kumar House, CTS No. 448, 448/1, 449, Vile Parle East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400057
J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd operates as an infrastructure development company. It is involved in the execution of contracts of various infrastructure projects, including the construction of roads, bridges, and flyovers, swimming pools, earthen dams, airport contracts, housing, and commercial complexes. It is involved in various infrastructure projects such as transportation engineering, irrigation projects, civil construction, and piling work. Its operating segments include Infrastructure Projects, which derive key revenue, and Others. Geographically, the company operates and derives its revenue from India.
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