Ester Industries (BOM:500136) Interest Expense: ₹-649 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:500136 Ester Industries Ltd BOM:500136
60 GF Score
Price ₹88.86
GF Value ₹117.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ester Industries Interest Expense?

Ester Industries BOM:500136 -0.93% 60 Interest Expense is ₹-649 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500136 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹117.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Ester Industries's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -162 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-649 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. Ester Industries's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ 246 Mil. Ester Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -162 Mil. Ester Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.52. 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.

Ester Industries  (BOM:500136) 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.

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

Ester Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-162 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹246 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,050 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*246.215/-162.077
=1.52

* 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.

Ester Industries Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ester Industries'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.

Ester Industries Interest Expense Chart

Ester Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Ester Industries Quarterly Data
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Ester Industries Interest Expense Calculation

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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-649 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of ₹-649 Mil mean?
Ester Industries (BOM:500136) has a Interest Expense of ₹-649 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Ester Industries and its competitors.
Is Ester Industries' Interest Expense too high?
Ester Industries' current Interest Expense is ₹-649 Mil. Overall, Ester Industries has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ester Industries' Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Ester Industries' Interest Expense of ₹-649 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 Ester Industries and its competitors. Ester Industries's current Interest Expense is ₹-649 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ester Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries (BOM:500136) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹117.13, compared to a current price of ₹88.86 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-649 Mil. Ester Industries' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Ester Industries (BOM:500136), the current Interest Expense is ₹-649 Mil 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 Ester Industries (BOM:500136) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹88.86 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹117.13. GuruFocus considers Ester Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500136:

  • Interest Expense: ₹-649 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹117.13 vs. price of ₹88.86 (24.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500136 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ester Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges ESTER:India
Address Infocity-I, Sector 34, Plot No. 11, Block-A, Gurgaon, HR, IND, 122001
Ester Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of polyester films, and specialty polymers. The company operates through segments namely Polyester chips and film and Speciality Polymers. The company generates maximum revenue from the Polyester chips and film segment. The Polyester chips and film segment is used in flexible packaging and other industrial applications. It serves food packaging; beverage packaging, home and personal care, industrial packaging, construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, carpet, and other industries. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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