Bharat Forge (NSE:BHARATFORG) Interest Expense: ₹-3,233 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:BHARATFORG Bharat Forge Ltd NSE:BHARATFORG
83 GF Score
Price ₹2,201.80
GF Value ₹1,456.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Bharat Forge Interest Expense?

Bharat Forge NSE:BHARATFORG -0.33% 83 Interest Expense is ₹-3,233 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:BHARATFORG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,456.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Bharat Forge's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -844 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-3,233 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. Bharat Forge's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ 5,231 Mil. Bharat Forge's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -844 Mil. Bharat Forge's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.20. 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.


Bharat Forge  (NSE:BHARATFORG) 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.

Bharat Forge's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-844 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,231 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹21,823 Mil.

Bharat Forge'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*5231.18/-844.01
=6.20

* 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.


Bharat Forge Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bharat Forge'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.

Bharat Forge Interest Expense Chart

Bharat Forge Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Bharat Forge Quarterly Data
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Bharat Forge 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 ₹-3,233 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 ₹-3,233 Mil mean?
Bharat Forge (NSE:BHARATFORG) has a Interest Expense of ₹-3,233 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Bharat Forge and its competitors.
Is Bharat Forge's Interest Expense too high?
Bharat Forge's current Interest Expense is ₹-3,233 Mil. Overall, Bharat Forge has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharat Forge's Interest Expense compare to ORLY and AZO?
Bharat Forge's Interest Expense of ₹-3,233 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Bharat Forge and its competitors. Bharat Forge's current Interest Expense is ₹-3,233 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharat Forge stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Forge (NSE:BHARATFORG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,456.75, compared to a current price of ₹2,201.80 — trading 51.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-3,233 Mil. Bharat Forge's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Bharat Forge (NSE:BHARATFORG), the current Interest Expense is ₹-3,233 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 Bharat Forge (NSE:BHARATFORG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Forge stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹2,201.80 is trading 51.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,456.75. GuruFocus considers Bharat Forge to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BHARATFORG:

  • Interest Expense: ₹-3,233 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹1,456.75 vs. price of ₹2,201.80 (51.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Bharat Forge Business Description

Other Exchanges 500493:India
Address Mundhwa, Pune Cantonment, Pune, MH, IND, 411036
Bharat Forge Ltd is an Indian multinational engaged in metal forging across different industries. The company has the following business units: automotive, power, oil and gas, construction and mining, rail, marine and aerospace. The automotive unit offers products including powertrain components, machines crankshafts, connecting rods, and piston. The Power business unit manufactures components for thermal, wind, hydro and nuclear applications. The Company divides its business into three reporting segments: "Forgings", "Defense", and "Others". The Forgings segment focuses on manufacturing forged components, while the Defense segment centers around defense-related activities. The "Others" segment encompasses all other businesses not covered by Forgings and Defense.
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