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. Som Distilleries & Breweries's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-524 Mil. Som Distilleries & Breweries's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-76 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Som Distilleries & Breweries's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SDBL'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 3.5 Max: 13.58
Current: 2.09
NSE:SDBL's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 89.94% of 159
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.63
vs NSE:SDBL: 2.09
Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL) 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 .
Som Distilleries & Breweries Interest Coverage Related Terms
Som Distilleries & Breweries 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.
Som Distilleries & Breweries Interest Coverage Chart
NSE:SDBL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Som Distilleries & Breweries'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.
Som Distilleries & Breweries Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Som Distilleries & Breweries's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Som Distilleries & Breweries's Interest Coverage falls into.
Som Distilleries & Breweries 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:
Som Distilleries & Breweries did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Som Distilleries & Breweries and its competitors. Over the past decade, Som Distilleries & Breweries' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.20 to 13.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Som Distilleries & Breweries ranks #143 out of 159 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Som Distilleries & Breweries' Interest Coverage too high?
Som Distilleries & Breweries' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 13.58. Based on the distribution chart, Som Distilleries & Breweries ranks #143 out of 159 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Som Distilleries & Breweries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Som Distilleries & Breweries' Interest Coverage compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Som Distilleries & Breweries ranks #143 out of 159 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Som Distilleries & Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.63. Historically, Som Distilleries & Breweries' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.20 to 13.58 over the past decade. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.63, based on 159 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. 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 Som Distilleries & Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Som Distilleries & Breweries's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Som Distilleries & Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹103.33, compared to a current price of ₹68.24 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Som Distilleries & Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Som Distilleries & Breweries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹68.24 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹103.33.
GuruFocus considers Som Distilleries & Breweries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SDBL:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ₹103.33 vs. price of ₹68.24 (34% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SDBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd is an Indian company based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, involved in the brewing, bottling, canning, and blending of alcoholic beverages such as beer and Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL). Its product range includes beer, rum, brandy, vodka, and whiskey, with brands including Hunter Beer, Woodpecker Beer, Black Fort, and others. The company operates in Madhya Pradesh and serves both domestic and international markets. Its integrated operations cover production, blending, and bottling, offering products across different price segments. The company generates a portion of its revenue from beer sales.
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