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Vishnu ChemicalsNSE:VISHNU -0.48%83 Interest Coverage is 4.49 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 4.33. GuruFocus rates NSE:VISHNU with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹553.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,268 Chemicals companies, Vishnu Chemicals ranks worse than 67.59% 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. Vishnu Chemicals's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹543 Mil. Vishnu Chemicals's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹-121 Mil.
Vishnu Chemicals's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.49.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vishnu Chemicals's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:VISHNU'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59 Med: 4.33 Max: 9.13
Current: 5.23
NSE:VISHNU's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 67.59% of 1268
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 11.355
vs NSE:VISHNU: 5.23
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 .
Vishnu Chemicals Interest Coverage Related Terms
Vishnu Chemicals Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vishnu Chemicals'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:VISHNU vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Vishnu Chemicals'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.
Vishnu Chemicals Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Vishnu Chemicals's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vishnu Chemicals'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.
Vishnu Chemicals (NSE:VISHNU) has a Interest Coverage of 4.49 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Vishnu Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.33. Over the past decade, Vishnu Chemicals' Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.59 to 9.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Vishnu Chemicals ranks #857 out of 1268 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Vishnu Chemicals' Interest Coverage too high?
Vishnu Chemicals' current Interest Coverage of 4.49 is near median its 10-year median of 4.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 9.13. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 11.36. Vishnu Chemicals' value of 4.49 is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vishnu Chemicals ranks #857 out of 1268 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vishnu Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishnu Chemicals' Interest Coverage compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Vishnu Chemicals ranks #857 out of 1268 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Vishnu Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.36. Vishnu Chemicals' value of 4.49 is 60.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vishnu Chemicals' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.59 to 9.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.33 vs. the industry median of 11.36, Vishnu Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 11.36, based on 1,268 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. Vishnu Chemicals's current Interest Coverage of 4.49 is 60.5% 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 Vishnu Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vishnu Chemicals's current Interest Coverage is 4.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vishnu Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishnu Chemicals (NSE:VISHNU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹553.42, compared to a current price of ₹639.80 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.33 and 60.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 11.36. Vishnu Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Vishnu Chemicals (NSE:VISHNU), the current Interest Coverage is 4.49 as of Jun. 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 Vishnu Chemicals (NSE:VISHNU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishnu Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹639.80 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹553.42.
GuruFocus considers Vishnu Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:VISHNU:
Interest Coverage: 4.49 (near median its 10-year median of 4.33)
GF Value™: ₹553.42 vs. price of ₹639.80 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.5% below the Chemicals median (#857 of 1268)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:VISHNU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vishnu Chemicals Ltd produces a variety of Barium and Chromium chemicals including Basic Chromium Sulphate, Sodium Dichromate, Potassium Dichromate, Chromic Acid, and Chrome Oxide Green. The company is involved in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and the export of chromium chemicals and other specialty chemicals. The company's products find application in pharmaceuticals, electroplating, ceramics and tiles, wood preservatives, pigments and dyes, refractories, and detergents. The firm's geographical segments include Domestic and Overseas. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic market.
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