La Opala RG (NSE:LAOPALA) Interest Coverage: 19.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — 88% Below Median

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NSE:LAOPALA La Opala RG Ltd NSE:LAOPALA
77 GF Score
Price ₹184.35
GF Value ₹280.20
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is La Opala RG Interest Coverage?

La Opala RG NSE:LAOPALA -1.69% 77 Interest Coverage is 19.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 158.71. GuruFocus rates NSE:LAOPALA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹280.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, La Opala RG ranks better than 63.57% 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. La Opala RG's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹195 Mil. La Opala RG's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-10 Mil. La Opala RG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.15. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for La Opala RG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:LAOPALA' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.08   Med: 158.71   Max: 396.12
Current: 19.4


NSE:LAOPALA's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63.57% of 291 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 10.86 vs NSE:LAOPALA: 19.40

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


La Opala RG  (NSE:LAOPALA) 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 .


La Opala RG Interest Coverage Related Terms


La Opala RG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for La Opala RG'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.

La Opala RG Interest Coverage Chart

La Opala RG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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La Opala RG 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 18.04 15.96 23.53 18.77 19.15

NSE:LAOPALA vs SN, SGI, MHK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, La Opala RG'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.


La Opala RG Interest Coverage vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, La Opala RG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where La Opala RG's Interest Coverage falls into.


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La Opala RG 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.

La Opala RG'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, La Opala RG's Interest Expense was ₹-49 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹949 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*948.718/-48.896
=19.40

La Opala RG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, La Opala RG's Interest Expense was ₹-10 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹195 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*195.037/-10.183
=19.15

* 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 19.15 mean?
La Opala RG (NSE:LAOPALA) has a Interest Coverage of 19.15 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on La Opala RG and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 158.71. Over the past decade, La Opala RG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 17.08 to 396.12. According to the industry distribution chart, La Opala RG ranks #106 out of 291 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is La Opala RG's Interest Coverage too high?
La Opala RG's current Interest Coverage of 19.15 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 158.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.08 to a high of 396.12. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Interest Coverage is 10.86. La Opala RG's value of 19.15 is 76.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, La Opala RG ranks #106 out of 291 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, La Opala RG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does La Opala RG's Interest Coverage compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, La Opala RG ranks #106 out of 291 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts La Opala RG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.86. La Opala RG's value of 19.15 is 76.3% above this benchmark. Historically, La Opala RG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 17.08 to 396.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 158.71 vs. the industry median of 10.86, La Opala RG 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Interest Coverage among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 10.86, based on 291 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. La Opala RG's current Interest Coverage of 19.15 is 76.3% 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 La Opala RG and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. La Opala RG's current Interest Coverage is 19.15, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 158.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is La Opala RG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La Opala RG (NSE:LAOPALA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹280.20, compared to a current price of ₹184.35 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 19.15, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 158.71 and 76.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 10.86. La Opala RG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 La Opala RG (NSE:LAOPALA), the current Interest Coverage is 19.15 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 La Opala RG (NSE:LAOPALA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La Opala RG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹184.35 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹280.20. GuruFocus considers La Opala RG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:LAOPALA:

  • Interest Coverage: 19.15 (88% below median its 10-year median of 158.71)
  • GF Value™: ₹280.20 vs. price of ₹184.35 (34.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#106 of 291)

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


La Opala RG Business Description

Other Exchanges 526947:India
Address EM-4, Sector - V, Premises No. 803 and 804, Eco Centre, 8th Floor, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 091
La Opala RG Ltd is a manufacturer and marketer of lifestyle products in the glassware segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India. It generates maximum revenue from Glass and Glassware Products. The company brands include Laopala, Diva, and Solitaire. It deals with glass and glassware products such as plates, bowls, dinner sets, cup-saucer sets, coffee mugs, pudding and dessert sets, and crystalware products comprising barware, vases, bowls, stemware, and others.
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