S Chand and CoNSE:SCHAND +0.77%71 Interest Coverage is 44.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 885% above its 10-year median of 4.56. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCHAND with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹265.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 604 Media - Diversified companies, S Chand and Co ranks worse than 58.94% 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. S Chand and Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,332 Mil. S Chand and Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-52 Mil.
S Chand and Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.93.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for S Chand and Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SCHAND'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 4.56 Max: 7.75
Current: 7.14
NSE:SCHAND's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 58.94% of 604
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.66
vs NSE:SCHAND: 7.14
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) 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 .
S Chand and Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
S Chand and Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S Chand and Co'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:SCHAND vs NYT, WLY: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S Chand and Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a Interest Coverage of 44.93 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on S Chand and Co and its competitors. This is 885% above median its historical median of 4.56. Over the past decade, S Chand and Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.94 to 7.75. According to the industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #356 out of 604 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is S Chand and Co's Interest Coverage too high?
S Chand and Co's current Interest Coverage of 44.93 is 885% above median its 10-year median of 4.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 7.75. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 11.66. S Chand and Co's value of 44.93 is 285.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #356 out of 604 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's Interest Coverage compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #356 out of 604 companies for Interest Coverage. This places S Chand and Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.66. S Chand and Co's value of 44.93 is 285.3% above this benchmark. Historically, S Chand and Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.94 to 7.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.56 vs. the industry median of 11.66, S Chand and Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 11.66, based on 604 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. S Chand and Co's current Interest Coverage of 44.93 is 285.3% 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Chand and Co's current Interest Coverage is 44.93, which is 885% above median its own 10-year median of 4.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹265.59, compared to a current price of ₹148.63 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 44.93, which is 885% above median its 10-year median of 4.56 and 285.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.66. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current Interest Coverage is 44.93 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹148.63 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹265.59.
GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:
Interest Coverage: 44.93 (885% above median its 10-year median of 4.56)
GF Value™: ₹265.59 vs. price of ₹148.63 (44% below fair value)
Industry Position: 285.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#356 of 604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCHAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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