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. Lloyds Metals & Energy's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹23,210 Mil. Lloyds Metals & Energy's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1,676 Mil.
Lloyds Metals & Energy's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.85.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lloyds Metals & Energy's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:LLOYDSME'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 6.01 Max: 325.01
Current: 10.84
NSE:LLOYDSME's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 67.76% of 456
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.445
vs NSE:LLOYDSME: 10.84
Lloyds Metals & Energy (NSE:LLOYDSME) 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 .
Lloyds Metals & Energy Interest Coverage Related Terms
Lloyds Metals & Energy Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lloyds Metals & Energy'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:LLOYDSME vs NUE, STLD, RS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Lloyds Metals & Energy'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.
Lloyds Metals & Energy Interest Coverage vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Lloyds Metals & Energy's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lloyds Metals & Energy's Interest Coverage falls into.
Lloyds Metals & Energy 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:
* 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.
Lloyds Metals & Energy (NSE:LLOYDSME) has a Interest Coverage of 13.85 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lloyds Metals & Energy and its competitors. This is 130% above median its historical median of 6.01. Over the past decade, Lloyds Metals & Energy's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.31 to 325.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Lloyds Metals & Energy ranks #147 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Lloyds Metals & Energy's Interest Coverage too high?
Lloyds Metals & Energy's current Interest Coverage of 13.85 is 130% above median its 10-year median of 6.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 325.01. The Steel industry median Interest Coverage is 4.45. Lloyds Metals & Energy's value of 13.85 is 211.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lloyds Metals & Energy ranks #147 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lloyds Metals & Energy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lloyds Metals & Energy's Interest Coverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Lloyds Metals & Energy ranks #147 out of 456 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Lloyds Metals & Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.45. Lloyds Metals & Energy's value of 13.85 is 211.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lloyds Metals & Energy's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.31 to 325.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.01 vs. the industry median of 4.45, Lloyds Metals & Energy 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 Steel company?
The median Interest Coverage among Steel companies is 4.45, based on 456 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. Lloyds Metals & Energy's current Interest Coverage of 13.85 is 211.6% 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 Lloyds Metals & Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lloyds Metals & Energy's current Interest Coverage is 13.85, which is 130% above median its own 10-year median of 6.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lloyds Metals & Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lloyds Metals & Energy (NSE:LLOYDSME) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,438.41, compared to a current price of ₹1,721.40 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 13.85, which is 130% above median its 10-year median of 6.01 and 211.6% above the Steel industry median of 4.45. Lloyds Metals & Energy's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Lloyds Metals & Energy (NSE:LLOYDSME), the current Interest Coverage is 13.85 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 Lloyds Metals & Energy (NSE:LLOYDSME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lloyds Metals & Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,721.40 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,438.41.
GuruFocus considers Lloyds Metals & Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:LLOYDSME:
Interest Coverage: 13.85 (130% above median its 10-year median of 6.01)
GF Value™: ₹2,438.41 vs. price of ₹1,721.40 (29.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 211.6% above the Steel median (#147 of 456)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:LLOYDSME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd is engaged in the business of mining of Iron ore, steel, and related value-added products, and MDO Operation & other related services. The group operating segments are: The Mining Segment, which includes production and manufacturing of Iron Ore; The steel and related value-added products segment, which includes manufacturing of Sponge Iron, production of pellets, and generation of power. The company generates maximum revenues from the sale of the Mining segment.
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