Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) Interest Expense: ₹-1,932 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:TNPL Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd NSE:TNPL
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Price ₹143.72
GF Value ₹182.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Interest Expense?

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers NSE:TNPL +0.36% 77 Interest Expense is ₹-1,932 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:TNPL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹182.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -449 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1,932 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. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ 624 Mil. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹ -449 Mil. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.39. 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.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers  (NSE:TNPL) 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.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-449 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹624 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,584 Mil.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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*624.1/-449.4
=1.39

* 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. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Interest Expense Chart

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Annual Data
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Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Quarterly Data
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Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers 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 ₹-1,932 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 ₹-1,932 Mil mean?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) has a Interest Expense of ₹-1,932 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Interest Expense too high?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' current Interest Expense is ₹-1,932 Mil. Overall, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Interest Expense of ₹-1,932 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest 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 a Forest Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Forest 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's current Interest Expense is ₹-1,932 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹182.84, compared to a current price of ₹143.72 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₹-1,932 Mil. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL), the current Interest Expense is ₹-1,932 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹143.72 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹182.84. GuruFocus considers Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:TNPL:

  • Interest Expense: ₹-1,932 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹182.84 vs. price of ₹143.72 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Business Description

Other Exchanges 531426:India
Address 67, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 032
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd is engaged in the business of printing and writing paper. It operates in two segments Paper & Paper Board and Energy. Paper & Paper Board is involved in the Manufacturing and selling of Paper and Paper boards, and the Energy involved in the Generation of Power through TGs and Windmills for captive consumption and for export of power. Its products include Paper, Packaging Board, Cement, and Marketing Network.
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