Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy (NSE:SWSOLAR) Interest Coverage: 3.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median


NSE:SWSOLAR Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd NSE:SWSOLAR
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GF Value ₹924.22
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What is Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Interest Coverage?

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy NSE:SWSOLAR -0.99% 62 Interest Coverage is 3.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 5.85. GuruFocus rates NSE:SWSOLAR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹924.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Semiconductors companies, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy ranks worse than 89.18% 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. Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,429 Mil. Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-417 Mil. Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.43. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SWSOLAR' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.78   Med: 5.85   Max: 46.61
Current: 1.89


NSE:SWSOLAR's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
89.18% of 638 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.225 vs NSE:SWSOLAR: 1.89

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


Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy  (NSE:SWSOLAR) 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 .


Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Interest Coverage Related Terms


Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sterling and Wilson Renewable 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.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Interest Coverage Chart

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.20 2.84 0.03 1.35 3.43

NSE:SWSOLAR vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Sterling and Wilson Renewable 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.


Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Sterling and Wilson Renewable 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:

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.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's Interest Expense was ₹-1,430 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹3,640 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹5,156 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3640/-1430.4
=2.54

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's Interest Expense was ₹-417 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹1,429 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹5,156 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1428.8/-417
=3.43

* 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 3.43 mean?
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy (NSE:SWSOLAR) has a Interest Coverage of 3.43 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 5.85. Over the past decade, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.78 to 46.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy ranks #569 out of 638 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 89.2%.
Is Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's Interest Coverage too high?
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's current Interest Coverage of 3.43 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 5.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.78 to a high of 46.61. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's value of 3.43 is 83% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy ranks #569 out of 638 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's Interest Coverage compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy ranks #569 out of 638 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.23. Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's value of 3.43 is 83% below this benchmark. Historically, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.78 to 46.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.85 vs. the industry median of 20.23, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.23, based on 638 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. Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's current Interest Coverage of 3.43 is 83% 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 Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's current Interest Coverage is 3.43, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 5.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy (NSE:SWSOLAR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹924.22, compared to a current price of ₹246.68 — trading 73.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.43, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 5.85 and 83% below the Semiconductors industry median of 20.23. Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy (NSE:SWSOLAR), the current Interest Coverage is 3.43 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 Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy (NSE:SWSOLAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹246.68 is trading 73.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹924.22. GuruFocus considers Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SWSOLAR:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.43 (41% below median its 10-year median of 5.85)
  • GF Value™: ₹924.22 vs. price of ₹246.68 (73.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83% below the Semiconductors median (#569 of 638)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SWSOLAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges 542760:India
Address P.L. Lokhande Marg, 9th Floor, Universal Majestic, Chembur (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400043
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd principal activity includes import, export and trading of solar modules, structures, invertors and related accessories, installation and maintenance of renewable energy power generating facilities and other related activities. It is also engaged in the business of setting up of power plants, solar energy systems, renewable energy systems or any other facility including Hybrid Energy Systems & Energy Storage (BESS) & (ESS) plants with predominantly non fossil fuels to generate power and to produce. Its segment is Engineering, Procurement and Construction ('EPC' business) and Operation and Maintenance service. The company has majority of sales from EPC business. Majority of revenue comes from India followed by Europe, and other countries.
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