DIC India (NSE:DICIND) Interest Expense: ₹-14 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:DICIND DIC India Ltd NSE:DICIND
71 GF Score
Price ₹514.20
GF Value ₹551.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is DIC India Interest Expense?

DIC India NSE:DICIND +1.27% 71 Interest Expense is ₹-14 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:DICIND with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹551.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. DIC India's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-14 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. DIC India's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ 41 Mil. DIC India's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -3 Mil. DIC India's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.08. 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.

DIC India  (NSE:DICIND) 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.

DIC India's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹41 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹0 Mil.

DIC India'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*41.29/-3.419
=12.08

* 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.

DIC India Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DIC 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.

DIC India Interest Expense Chart

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DIC India 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 ₹-14 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 ₹-14 Mil mean?
DIC India (NSE:DICIND) has a Interest Expense of ₹-14 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on DIC India and its competitors.
Is DIC India's Interest Expense too high?
DIC India's current Interest Expense is ₹-14 Mil. Overall, DIC India has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DIC India's Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
DIC India's Interest Expense of ₹-14 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 DIC India and its competitors. DIC India's current Interest Expense is ₹-14 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DIC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India (NSE:DICIND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹551.00, compared to a current price of ₹514.20 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-14 Mil. DIC India's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 DIC India (NSE:DICIND), the current Interest Expense is ₹-14 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 DIC India (NSE:DICIND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹514.20 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹551.00. GuruFocus considers DIC India to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:DICIND:

  • Interest Expense: ₹-14 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹551.00 vs. price of ₹514.20 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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

DIC India Business Description

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Address Fusion Square, 5A-5B, Sector-126, 5th Floor, District Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, UP, IND, 201303
DIC India Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of manufacturing printing inks, which cover newsprint ink, offset ink, and liquid ink used in newspapers, other publications, and the packaging industries. It also provides lamination adhesives. The company's product portfolio comprises gravure printing inks, offset inks, barrier coatings, adhesives, metal deco inks, and specialty inks, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of its products in its domestic market, and the rest through exports.
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