HLE Glascoat (NSE:HLEGLAS) Interest Expense: ₹-344 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:HLEGLAS HLE Glascoat Ltd NSE:HLEGLAS
92 GF Score
Price ₹379.60
GF Value ₹622.20
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HLE Glascoat Interest Expense?

HLE Glascoat NSE:HLEGLAS -20.00% 92 Interest Expense is ₹-344 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HLEGLAS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹622.20 (Significantly Undervalued). 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. HLE Glascoat's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -87 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-344 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. HLE Glascoat's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ 332 Mil. HLE Glascoat's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -87 Mil. HLE Glascoat's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.84. 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.


HLE Glascoat  (NSE:HLEGLAS) 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.

HLE Glascoat's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-87 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹332 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,281 Mil.

HLE Glascoat'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*332.286/-86.587
=3.84

* 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.


HLE Glascoat Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HLE Glascoat'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.

HLE Glascoat Interest Expense Chart

HLE Glascoat Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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HLE Glascoat Quarterly Data
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NSE:HLEGLAS
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HLE Glascoat 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 ₹-344 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 ₹-344 Mil mean?
HLE Glascoat (NSE:HLEGLAS) has a Interest Expense of ₹-344 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on HLE Glascoat and its competitors.
Is HLE Glascoat's Interest Expense too high?
HLE Glascoat's current Interest Expense is ₹-344 Mil. Overall, HLE Glascoat has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HLE Glascoat's Interest Expense compare to GEV and ETN?
HLE Glascoat's Interest Expense of ₹-344 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 HLE Glascoat and its competitors. HLE Glascoat's current Interest Expense is ₹-344 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HLE Glascoat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLE Glascoat (NSE:HLEGLAS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹622.20, compared to a current price of ₹379.60 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-344 Mil. HLE Glascoat's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 HLE Glascoat (NSE:HLEGLAS), the current Interest Expense is ₹-344 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 HLE Glascoat (NSE:HLEGLAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLE Glascoat stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹379.60 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹622.20. GuruFocus considers HLE Glascoat to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HLEGLAS:

  • Interest Expense: ₹-344 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹622.20 vs. price of ₹379.60 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs

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


HLE Glascoat Business Description

Other Exchanges 522215:India
Address Vitthal Udyognagar, Phase - IV, H - 106, G.I.D.C. Estate, District Anand, Anand, GJ, IND, 388121
HLE Glascoat Ltd is a process equipment manufacturer and a solution provider to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The company mainly manufactures filtration, glass-lined, and drying equipment. Its product portfolio comprises reactors, receivers, storage tanks, columns, agitators, agitated filters and dryers, rotary vacuum paddle dryers, other chemical process equipment, and related spares and accessories. The company's operating segments are: Filtration, drying and other equipment; Glass-lined equipment; and Heat transfer equipment. Maximum revenue is generated from its glass-lined equipment business. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in India, and also exports its products to other markets.
92GF Score

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