Kewal Kiran ClothingNSE:KKCL -0.75%83 Interest Coverage is 16.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 19.01. GuruFocus rates NSE:KKCL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹865.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 739 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kewal Kiran Clothing ranks better than 65.9% 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. Kewal Kiran Clothing's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹502 Mil. Kewal Kiran Clothing's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-31 Mil.
Kewal Kiran Clothing's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.45.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kewal Kiran Clothing's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KKCL'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.09 Med: 19.01 Max: 45.08
Current: 13.3
NSE:KKCL's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 65.9% of 739
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.43
vs NSE:KKCL: 13.30
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 .
Kewal Kiran Clothing Interest Coverage Related Terms
Kewal Kiran Clothing Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewal Kiran Clothing'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:KKCL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Kewal Kiran Clothing'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.
Kewal Kiran Clothing Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewal Kiran Clothing's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewal Kiran Clothing'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.
Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL) has a Interest Coverage of 16.45 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kewal Kiran Clothing and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 19.01. Over the past decade, Kewal Kiran Clothing's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.09 to 45.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewal Kiran Clothing ranks #252 out of 739 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Kewal Kiran Clothing's Interest Coverage too high?
Kewal Kiran Clothing's current Interest Coverage of 16.45 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 19.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.09 to a high of 45.08. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.43. Kewal Kiran Clothing's value of 16.45 is 202.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewal Kiran Clothing ranks #252 out of 739 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewal Kiran Clothing has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewal Kiran Clothing's Interest Coverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kewal Kiran Clothing ranks #252 out of 739 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Kewal Kiran Clothing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.43. Kewal Kiran Clothing's value of 16.45 is 202.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kewal Kiran Clothing's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.09 to 45.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.01 vs. the industry median of 5.43, Kewal Kiran Clothing 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.43, based on 739 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. Kewal Kiran Clothing's current Interest Coverage of 16.45 is 202.9% 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 Kewal Kiran Clothing and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewal Kiran Clothing's current Interest Coverage is 16.45, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 19.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewal Kiran Clothing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹865.02, compared to a current price of ₹499.85 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 16.45, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 19.01 and 202.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.43. Kewal Kiran Clothing's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL), the current Interest Coverage is 16.45 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 Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewal Kiran Clothing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹499.85 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹865.02.
GuruFocus considers Kewal Kiran Clothing to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KKCL:
Interest Coverage: 16.45 (13% below median its 10-year median of 19.01)
GF Value™: ₹865.02 vs. price of ₹499.85 (42.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 202.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#252 of 739)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KKCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd is engaged into manufacturing, marketing and retailing of branded readymade garments and finished accessories. Its brands include Killer, Easies, LawmanPg3, K-Lounge, and Integrity. The company has a presence in Asia, the Middle East, and others.
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