Trent (NSE:TRENT) Interest Coverage: 12.59 (As of Mar. 2026) — 213% Above Median


NSE:TRENT Trent Ltd NSE:TRENT
93 GF Score
Price ₹3,340.60
GF Value ₹4,360.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Trent Interest Coverage?

Trent NSE:TRENT +0.69% 93 Interest Coverage is 12.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 213% above its 10-year median of 4.02. GuruFocus rates NSE:TRENT with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4,360.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 825 Retail - Cyclical companies, Trent ranks better than 62.3% 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. Trent's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,508 Mil. Trent's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-438 Mil. Trent's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.59. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

NSE:TRENT' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9   Med: 4.02   Max: 14.13
Current: 13.73


NSE:TRENT's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
62.3% of 825 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.96 vs NSE:TRENT: 13.73

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


Trent  (NSE:TRENT) 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 .


Trent Interest Coverage Related Terms


Trent Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trent'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.

Trent Interest Coverage Chart

Trent Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 1.66 4.02 13.74 14.13

Trent 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 10.13 13.86 11.82 16.64 12.59

NSE:TRENT vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Trent'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.


Trent Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Trent's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trent's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Trent 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.

Trent'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, Trent's Interest Expense was ₹-1,684 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹23,782 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹12,068 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*23782.2/-1683.5
=14.13

Trent's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Trent's Interest Expense was ₹-438 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₹5,508 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹12,068 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5507.9/-437.5
=12.59

* 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 12.59 mean?
Trent (NSE:TRENT) has a Interest Coverage of 12.59 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Trent and its competitors. This is 213% above median its historical median of 4.02. Over the past decade, Trent's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.90 to 14.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Trent ranks #311 out of 825 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Trent's Interest Coverage too high?
Trent's current Interest Coverage of 12.59 is 213% above median its 10-year median of 4.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 14.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.96. Trent's value of 12.59 is 58.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trent ranks #311 out of 825 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Trent has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trent's Interest Coverage compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Trent ranks #311 out of 825 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Trent in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.96. Trent's value of 12.59 is 58.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Trent's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.90 to 14.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.02 vs. the industry median of 7.96, Trent 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.96, based on 825 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. Trent's current Interest Coverage of 12.59 is 58.2% 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 Trent and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trent's current Interest Coverage is 12.59, which is 213% above median its own 10-year median of 4.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trent (NSE:TRENT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,360.54, compared to a current price of ₹3,340.60 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 12.59, which is 213% above median its 10-year median of 4.02 and 58.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.96. Trent's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Trent (NSE:TRENT), the current Interest Coverage is 12.59 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 Trent (NSE:TRENT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trent stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹3,340.60 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,360.54. GuruFocus considers Trent to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:TRENT:

  • Interest Coverage: 12.59 (213% above median its 10-year median of 4.02)
  • GF Value™: ₹4,360.54 vs. price of ₹3,340.60 (23.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#311 of 825)

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


Trent Business Description

Other Exchanges 500251:India
Address Trent House, Beside Citi Bank, Plot No. C-60, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400051
Trent Ltd through its subsidiaries, operates a chain of retail stores. The company offers various brands across women's wear, men's wear, kids' wear, footwear, lingerie, cosmetics, perfumes, handbags, and accessories. It also offers foods, beverages, health and beauty products, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and others. The company offers these products by operating a portfolio of retail concepts like Westside, Zudio, Samoh, Utsa, Misbu, and others. The company is in the business of retailing/trading predominantly in India.
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