Astra Industrial GroupSAU:1212 -0.61%93 Interest Coverage is 22.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 328% above its 10-year median of 5.29. GuruFocus rates SAU:1212 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼149.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 425 Conglomerates companies, Astra Industrial Group ranks better than 72.24% 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. Astra Industrial Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼192 Mil. Astra Industrial Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-8 Mil.
Astra Industrial Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.65.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astra Industrial Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:1212'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.97 Med: 5.29 Max: 170.03
Current: 15.63
SAU:1212's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 72.24% of 425
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs SAU:1212: 15.63
Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212) 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 .
Astra Industrial Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Astra Industrial Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astra Industrial Group'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.
SAU:1212 vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Astra Industrial Group'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.
Astra Industrial Group Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Astra Industrial Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astra Industrial Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
Astra Industrial Group 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:
* 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.
Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212) has a Interest Coverage of 22.65 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Astra Industrial Group and its competitors. This is 328% above median its historical median of 5.29. Over the past decade, Astra Industrial Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.97 to 170.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Astra Industrial Group ranks #118 out of 425 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Astra Industrial Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Astra Industrial Group's current Interest Coverage of 22.65 is 328% above median its 10-year median of 5.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.97 to a high of 170.03. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.33. Astra Industrial Group's value of 22.65 is 325% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astra Industrial Group ranks #118 out of 425 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Astra Industrial Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astra Industrial Group's Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Astra Industrial Group ranks #118 out of 425 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Astra Industrial Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.33. Astra Industrial Group's value of 22.65 is 325% above this benchmark. Historically, Astra Industrial Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.97 to 170.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.29 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Astra Industrial Group 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.33, based on 425 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. Astra Industrial Group's current Interest Coverage of 22.65 is 325% 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 Astra Industrial Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astra Industrial Group's current Interest Coverage is 22.65, which is 328% above median its own 10-year median of 5.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astra Industrial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼149.25, compared to a current price of ﷼130.00 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 22.65, which is 328% above median its 10-year median of 5.29 and 325% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.33. Astra Industrial Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212), the current Interest Coverage is 22.65 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 Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astra Industrial Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼130.00 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼149.25.
GuruFocus considers Astra Industrial Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1212:
Interest Coverage: 22.65 (328% above median its 10-year median of 5.29)
GF Value™: ﷼149.25 vs. price of ﷼130.00 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 325% above the Conglomerates median (#118 of 425)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1212 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astra Industrial Group is engaged in building, managing, operating and investing in industrial plants. Its activities include pharmaceutical products; polymer compounds, plastic additives and color concentrates; fertilizers and agricultural pesticides and related trading; and metal-based construction and steel products. It operates through Pharmaceuticals, Specialty Chemical, Steel and Other segments. The Pharmaceuticals segment develops, manufactures, markets and distributes branded generic and under-licensed products globally. The Specialty Chemical segment produces masterbatch, additives, thermoplastic compounds and colorants, and manufactures and distributes agrochemicals and fertilizers. The Steel segment produces steel billets, pre-engineered buildings, steel structures and rebar.
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