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Kajaria CeramicsNSE:KAJARIACER +1.49%85 Interest Coverage is 43.62 as of Jun. 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 23.86. GuruFocus rates NSE:KAJARIACER with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,317.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,366 Construction companies, Kajaria Ceramics ranks better than 75.92% 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. Kajaria Ceramics's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2,181 Mil. Kajaria Ceramics's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹-50 Mil.
Kajaria Ceramics's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 43.62.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kajaria Ceramics's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KAJARIACER'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.83 Med: 23.86 Max: 40.61
Current: 34.34
NSE:KAJARIACER's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 75.92% of 1366
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.94
vs NSE:KAJARIACER: 34.34
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 .
Kajaria Ceramics Interest Coverage Related Terms
Kajaria Ceramics Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kajaria Ceramics'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.
NSE:KAJARIACER vs TT, JCI, CARR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Kajaria Ceramics'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.
Kajaria Ceramics Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kajaria Ceramics's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kajaria Ceramics's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
Kajaria Ceramics (NSE:KAJARIACER) has a Interest Coverage of 43.62 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kajaria Ceramics and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 23.86. Over the past decade, Kajaria Ceramics' Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.83 to 40.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Kajaria Ceramics ranks #329 out of 1366 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Kajaria Ceramics' Interest Coverage too high?
Kajaria Ceramics' current Interest Coverage of 43.62 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 23.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.83 to a high of 40.61. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Kajaria Ceramics' value of 43.62 is 449.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kajaria Ceramics ranks #329 out of 1366 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kajaria Ceramics has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kajaria Ceramics' Interest Coverage compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kajaria Ceramics ranks #329 out of 1366 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kajaria Ceramics in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Kajaria Ceramics' value of 43.62 is 449.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kajaria Ceramics' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.83 to 40.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.86 vs. the industry median of 7.94, Kajaria Ceramics 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.94, based on 1,366 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. Kajaria Ceramics's current Interest Coverage of 43.62 is 449.4% 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 Kajaria Ceramics and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kajaria Ceramics's current Interest Coverage is 43.62, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 23.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kajaria Ceramics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kajaria Ceramics (NSE:KAJARIACER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,317.82, compared to a current price of ₹1,184.70 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 43.62, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 23.86 and 449.4% above the Construction industry median of 7.94. Kajaria Ceramics' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Kajaria Ceramics (NSE:KAJARIACER), the current Interest Coverage is 43.62 as of Jun. 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 Kajaria Ceramics (NSE:KAJARIACER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kajaria Ceramics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,184.70 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,317.82.
GuruFocus considers Kajaria Ceramics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KAJARIACER:
Interest Coverage: 43.62 (83% above median its 10-year median of 23.86)
GF Value™: ₹1,317.82 vs. price of ₹1,184.70 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 449.4% above the Construction median (#329 of 1366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KAJARIACER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kajaria Ceramics Ltd is a manufacturer of indoor floor and wall tiles. The product range includes ceramic wall and floor tiles, polished vitrified tiles, glazed vitrified tiles, sanitary ware and faucets, and tile adhesives and grout. Kajaria Ceramics' tiles and tile-related products are marketed through a distribution network of dealers and sub-dealers. The company has two operating segments: Tiles and other products, including bathware, sanitaryware, and plywood. The company operates mainly in India, with production and the majority of sales focused there.
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