Magson Retail and DistributionNSE:MAGSON -0.06%44 Interest Coverage is 2.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 7.92. GuruFocus rates NSE:MAGSON with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹91.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 253 Retail - Defensive companies, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks worse than 97.23% 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. Magson Retail and Distribution's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹17 Mil. Magson Retail and Distribution's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-6 Mil.
Magson Retail and Distribution's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.65.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Magson Retail and Distribution's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MAGSON'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 7.92 Max: 14.5
Current: 0.51
NSE:MAGSON's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 97.23% of 253
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.79
vs NSE:MAGSON: 0.51
Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) 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 .
Magson Retail and Distribution Interest Coverage Related Terms
Magson Retail and Distribution Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Magson Retail and Distribution Interest Coverage Chart
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Magson Retail and Distribution'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.
Magson Retail and Distribution Interest Coverage vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Magson Retail and Distribution's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magson Retail and Distribution's Interest Coverage falls into.
Magson Retail and Distribution 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.
Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) has a Interest Coverage of 2.65 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Magson Retail and Distribution and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 7.92. Over the past decade, Magson Retail and Distribution's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.51 to 14.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks #246 out of 253 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.
Is Magson Retail and Distribution's Interest Coverage too high?
Magson Retail and Distribution's current Interest Coverage of 2.65 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 7.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 14.50. The Retail - Defensive industry median Interest Coverage is 8.79. Magson Retail and Distribution's value of 2.65 is 69.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks #246 out of 253 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Magson Retail and Distribution has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magson Retail and Distribution's Interest Coverage compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks #246 out of 253 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Magson Retail and Distribution in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.79. Magson Retail and Distribution's value of 2.65 is 69.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Magson Retail and Distribution's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.51 to 14.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.92 vs. the industry median of 8.79, Magson Retail and Distribution 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.79, based on 253 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. Magson Retail and Distribution's current Interest Coverage of 2.65 is 69.9% 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 Magson Retail and Distribution and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magson Retail and Distribution's current Interest Coverage is 2.65, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 7.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magson Retail and Distribution stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹91.01, compared to a current price of ₹170.00 — trading 86.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.65, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 7.92 and 69.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.79. Magson Retail and Distribution's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON), the current Interest Coverage is 2.65 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 Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magson Retail and Distribution stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹170.00 is trading 86.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹91.01.
GuruFocus considers Magson Retail and Distribution to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MAGSON:
Interest Coverage: 2.65 (67% below median its 10-year median of 7.92)
GF Value™: ₹91.01 vs. price of ₹170.00 (86.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#246 of 253)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MAGSON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magson Retail and Distribution Business Description
Magson Retail and Distribution Ltd is engaged in the retail and Distribution business of gourmet, frozen food, and specialty foods. The company operates retail stores through and own stores, jointly owned stores, and a franchise model under its brand name 'MagSon'. In addition, the company has a separate chocolate store that is operated under the brand name 'My Chocolate World'. . The brands running under the Company's name are, Goan Bakery, Nastabazar and My Chocolate World.
44GF Score
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