Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) Interest Expense: ₹-463 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Star Cement Interest Expense?

Star Cement NSE:STARCEMENT -1.13% 86 Interest Expense is ₹-463 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:STARCEMENT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹267.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Star Cement's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -129 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-463 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. Star Cement's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ 2,164 Mil. Star Cement's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -129 Mil. Star Cement's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.73. 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.

Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Star Cement's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-129 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,164 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,023 Mil.

Star Cement'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	*	2163.836	/	-129.319
	=	16.73

* 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.

Star Cement Interest Expense Historical Data

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Star Cement 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 ₹-463 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of ₹-463 Mil mean?

Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) has a Interest Expense of ₹-463 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Star Cement and its competitors.

Is Star Cement's Interest Expense too high?

Star Cement's current Interest Expense is ₹-463 Mil. Overall, Star Cement has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Star Cement's Interest Expense compare to CRH and VMC?

Star Cement's Interest Expense of ₹-463 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Building Materials 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 Star Cement and its competitors. Star Cement's current Interest Expense is ₹-463 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Star Cement stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹267.72, compared to a current price of ₹205.28 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-463 Mil. Star Cement's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT), the current Interest Expense is ₹-463 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 Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Cement stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹205.28 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹267.72. GuruFocus considers Star Cement to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:STARCEMENT:

Interest Expense: ₹-463 Mil
GF Value™: ₹267.72 vs. price of ₹205.28 (23.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Star Cement Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Building Materials

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Website https://www.starcement.co.in

Star Cement Ltd is a cement company. It offers Cement and Cement linker products. The group markets clinker to different grinding units in North East India and parts of Eastern India. Its product range comprises ordinary Portland cement, Portland pozzolana cement, and Portland slag cement, among others. The company sells its products in India. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.

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