Shreeji Global FMCG (NSE:SHETHJI) Interest Coverage: 6.08 (As of Mar. 2025) — 62% Above Median

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NSE:SHETHJI Shreeji Global FMCG Ltd NSE:SHETHJI
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What is Shreeji Global FMCG Interest Coverage?

Shreeji Global FMCG NSE:SHETHJI +2.67% 14 Interest Coverage is 6.08 as of Mar. 2025, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHETHJI with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,513 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Shreeji Global FMCG ranks worse than 58.36% 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. Shreeji Global FMCG's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹178 Mil. Shreeji Global FMCG's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹-29 Mil. Shreeji Global FMCG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 6.08. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shreeji Global FMCG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SHETHJI' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.19   Med: 3.75   Max: 6.08
Current: 6.08


NSE:SHETHJI's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
58.36% of 1513 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.48 vs NSE:SHETHJI: 6.08

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


Shreeji Global FMCG  (NSE:SHETHJI) 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 .


Shreeji Global FMCG Interest Coverage Related Terms


Shreeji Global FMCG Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shreeji Global FMCG'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.

Shreeji Global FMCG Interest Coverage Chart

Shreeji Global FMCG Annual Data
Trend Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Interest Coverage
3.90 3.60 3.19 6.08

Shreeji Global FMCG Semi-Annual Data
Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Interest Coverage 3.90 3.60 3.19 6.08

NSE:SHETHJI vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Shreeji Global FMCG'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.


Shreeji Global FMCG Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shreeji Global FMCG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shreeji Global FMCG's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Shreeji Global FMCG 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.

Shreeji Global FMCG's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025, Shreeji Global FMCG's Interest Expense was ₹-29 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹178 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹56 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2025 )
=-1*178.395/-29.323
=6.08

Shreeji Global FMCG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2025, Shreeji Global FMCG's Interest Expense was ₹-29 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹178 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹56 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=-1*178.395/-29.323
=6.08

* 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 6.08 mean?
Shreeji Global FMCG (NSE:SHETHJI) has a Interest Coverage of 6.08 as of Mar. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Shreeji Global FMCG and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 3.75. Over the past decade, Shreeji Global FMCG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.19 to 6.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Shreeji Global FMCG ranks #883 out of 1513 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Shreeji Global FMCG's Interest Coverage too high?
Shreeji Global FMCG's current Interest Coverage of 6.08 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 3.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.19 to a high of 6.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.48. Shreeji Global FMCG's value of 6.08 is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shreeji Global FMCG ranks #883 out of 1513 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shreeji Global FMCG has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shreeji Global FMCG's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Shreeji Global FMCG ranks #883 out of 1513 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Shreeji Global FMCG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.48. Shreeji Global FMCG's value of 6.08 is 28.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Shreeji Global FMCG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.19 to 6.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 8.48, Shreeji Global FMCG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.48, based on 1,513 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. Shreeji Global FMCG's current Interest Coverage of 6.08 is 28.3% 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 Shreeji Global FMCG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shreeji Global FMCG's current Interest Coverage is 6.08, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shreeji Global FMCG stock overvalued right now?
Shreeji Global FMCG (NSE:SHETHJI) has a current Interest Coverage of 6.08. The current Interest Coverage is 6.08, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 28.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.48. Shreeji Global FMCG's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Shreeji Global FMCG (NSE:SHETHJI), the current Interest Coverage is 6.08 as of Mar. 2025. 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.

Shreeji Global FMCG Business Description

Address 150 Feet Ring Road Near Ayodhya Circle, The Spire, Office No. 1205, Rajkot, GJ, IND, 360006
Shreeji Global FMCG Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and processing of a wide range of agro-based products including ground and whole spices, seeds, grains, pulses, and wheat flour (Atta). The products are marketed under the brand SHETHJI as well as under the white-label arrangements for third-party brands. The company's portfolio includes channa, cumin seeds (jeera), coriander seeds, sesame seeds, kalonji seeds, fennel seeds, various spice powders, and more. Its business model includes the procurement, processing, and consistent quality of these agricultural commodities. The company's business activity falls within a single operating segment, namely antacid bulk drug. It derives a substantial portion of revenue from the whole seeds segment.
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