Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO) Interest Expense: ₹-2,361 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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NSE:SETCO Setco Automotive Ltd NSE:SETCO
65 GF Score
Price ₹17.51
GF Value ₹15.69
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Setco Automotive Interest Expense?

Setco Automotive NSE:SETCO -0.91% 65 Interest Expense is ₹-2,361 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NSE:SETCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹15.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Setco Automotive's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹ -622 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹-2,361 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. Setco Automotive's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹ 225 Mil. Setco Automotive's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹ -622 Mil. Setco Automotive's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.36. 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.

Setco Automotive  (NSE:SETCO) 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.

Setco Automotive's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹-622 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹225 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹0 Mil.

Setco Automotive's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*224.7/-621.5
=0.36

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Setco Automotive Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Setco Automotive Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Setco Automotive'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.

Setco Automotive Interest Expense Chart

Setco Automotive Annual Data
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Setco Automotive 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-2,361 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 ₹-2,361 Mil mean?
Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO) has a Interest Expense of ₹-2,361 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Setco Automotive and its competitors.
Is Setco Automotive's Interest Expense too high?
Setco Automotive's current Interest Expense is ₹-2,361 Mil. Overall, Setco Automotive has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Setco Automotive's Interest Expense compare to ORLY and AZO?
Setco Automotive's Interest Expense of ₹-2,361 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 Setco Automotive and its competitors. Setco Automotive's current Interest Expense is ₹-2,361 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Setco Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15.69, compared to a current price of ₹17.51 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-2,361 Mil. Setco Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO), the current Interest Expense is ₹-2,361 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Setco Automotive stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹17.51 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15.69. GuruFocus considers Setco Automotive to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SETCO:

  • Interest Expense: ₹-2,361 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹15.69 vs. price of ₹17.51 (11.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Setco Automotive Business Description

Other Exchanges 505075:India
Address 54A, Tardeo Road, Near Film Center Building, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 034
Setco Automotive Ltd operates in the Auto Parts industry. It is solely engaged in the Auto components segment. The company is a manufacturer and supplier of Premium Quality Lipe brand clutches for Indian commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Tata Motors, Bharat Benz, Ashok Leyland, Man India, Mahindra and Mahindra, Volvo - Eicher Commercial Vehicles and Asia Motor Works amongst others. It also manufactures clutches for hydraulic products for the construction equipment industry.
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