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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. BASF India's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹ -52 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹-203 Mil.
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. BASF India's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹ 4,632 Mil. BASF India's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹ -52 Mil.
BASF India's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 88.91.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.
BASF India (BOM:500042) Interest Expense Explanation
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. The higher, the better.
* 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.
BASF India Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BASF India's Interest Expense 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.
Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.
Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-203 Mil.
* 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.
BASF India (BOM:500042) has a Interest Expense of ₹-203 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on BASF India and its competitors.
Is BASF India's Interest Expense too high?
BASF India's current Interest Expense is ₹-203 Mil. Overall, BASF India has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BASF India's Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
BASF India's Interest Expense of ₹-203 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on BASF India and its competitors. BASF India's current Interest Expense is ₹-203 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BASF India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BASF India (BOM:500042) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,674.61, compared to a current price of ₹4,083.85 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-203 Mil. BASF India's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BASF India (BOM:500042), the current Interest Expense is ₹-203 Mil 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 BASF India (BOM:500042) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BASF India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹4,083.85 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,674.61.
GuruFocus considers BASF India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500042:
Interest Expense: ₹-203 Mil
GF Value™: ₹4,674.61 vs. price of ₹4,083.85 (12.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500042 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BASF India Ltd is a subsidiary of BASF SE, and the company manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. Its segments include the Materials segment produces raw materials for plastics and auto components as well as related consumer products. The industrial solutions segment supplies chemicals for paint, stationery goods, plastic production, and mining. The agricultural solutions segment sells pesticides. The surface technologies segment sells chemicals for coatings, construction, and chemical production. The nutrition and care segment sells ingredients for personal care, cleaning, and nutrition. Chemicals segment supplies intermediates for the petrochemical and pharmaceutical end markets. Other segment includes activities that are not allocated to any of the continued operating divisions.
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