Responsive Industries (NSE:RESPONIND) Interest Expense: ₹-257 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:RESPONIND Responsive Industries Ltd NSE:RESPONIND
83 GF Score
Price ₹181.84
GF Value ₹291.99
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Responsive Industries Interest Expense?

Responsive Industries NSE:RESPONIND -5.67% 83 Interest Expense is ₹-257 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:RESPONIND with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹291.99 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Responsive Industries's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -77 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-257 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. Responsive Industries's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ 288 Mil. Responsive Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -77 Mil. Responsive Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.74. 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.

Responsive Industries  (NSE:RESPONIND) 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.

Responsive Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-77 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹288 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹978 Mil.

Responsive 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*287.536/-76.917
=3.74

* 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.

Responsive Industries Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Responsive 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.

Responsive Industries Interest Expense Chart

Responsive Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Responsive Industries Quarterly Data
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NSE:RESPONIND
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Responsive 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 ₹-257 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 ₹-257 Mil mean?
Responsive Industries (NSE:RESPONIND) has a Interest Expense of ₹-257 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Responsive Industries and its competitors.
Is Responsive Industries' Interest Expense too high?
Responsive Industries' current Interest Expense is ₹-257 Mil. Overall, Responsive Industries has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Responsive Industries' Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Responsive Industries' Interest Expense of ₹-257 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 Responsive Industries and its competitors. Responsive Industries's current Interest Expense is ₹-257 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Responsive Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Responsive Industries (NSE:RESPONIND) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹291.99, compared to a current price of ₹181.84 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-257 Mil. Responsive Industries' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Responsive Industries (NSE:RESPONIND), the current Interest Expense is ₹-257 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 Responsive Industries (NSE:RESPONIND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Responsive Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹181.84 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹291.99. GuruFocus considers Responsive Industries to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:RESPONIND:

  • Interest Expense: ₹-257 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹291.99 vs. price of ₹181.84 (37.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Responsive Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 505509:India
Address Mahagaon Road, Village Betegaon, Taluka Palghar, Boisar (East), Thane, MH, IND, 401501
Responsive Industries Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-based products. The Company produces and supplies products, including vinyl flooring, synthetic leather/ ropes, and luxury vinyl tile (LVT-SPC, waterproofing membranes (PVC covers). Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from India. It serves hospitality, transportation, healthcare, IT and telecom, retail, sports infrastructure, education, and real estate.
83GF Score

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