Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of -26.67x is 121% below its 5-year average of -12.07x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-40.33x–-1.45x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 15.75% below its 12-month average of -23.05x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-26.67x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-23.05x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-11.54x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-9.81x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
-9.11x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
-3.86x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-15.75%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-131.20%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-171.81%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-192.94%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-590.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY
7.66x
median of 138 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-448.23%
vs the sector median at left
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
Market Cap
$10.88B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-26.67x
TTM Avg
-23.05x
3Y Avg
-11.54x
5Y Avg
-9.81x
Market Cap
$10.78B
Interest Coverage Ratio
13.01x
TTM Avg
13.01x
3Y Avg
13.01x
5Y Avg
13.01x
Market Cap
$11.01B
Interest Coverage Ratio
189.53x
TTM Avg
157.99x
3Y Avg
105.03x
5Y Avg
84.58x
Market Cap
$11.08B
Interest Coverage Ratio
54.49x
TTM Avg
42.18x
3Y Avg
78.84x
5Y Avg
202.85x
Market Cap
$10.63B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.45x
TTM Avg
18.45x
3Y Avg
18.89x
5Y Avg
41.78x
Market Cap
$11.18B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.56x
TTM Avg
3.13x
3Y Avg
3.13x
5Y Avg
2.20x
Market Cap
$11.51B
Interest Coverage Ratio
117.27x
TTM Avg
123.13x
3Y Avg
83.63x
5Y Avg
83.63x
Market Cap
$11.74B
Interest Coverage Ratio
166.82x
TTM Avg
176.69x
3Y Avg
185.60x
5Y Avg
2107.67x
Market Cap
$12.06B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.54x
TTM Avg
6.59x
3Y Avg
4.91x
5Y Avg
4.28x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) | $10.88B | -26.67x | -23.05x | -11.54x | -9.81x |
| HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS)vs › | $10.78B | 13.01x | 13.01x | 13.01x | 13.01x |
| Rambus Inc. (RMBS)vs › | $11.01B | 189.53x | 157.99x | 105.03x | 84.58x |
| Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY)vs › | $11.08B | 54.49x | 42.18x | 78.84x | 202.85x |
| Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS)vs › | $10.63B | 18.45x | 18.45x | 18.89x | 41.78x |
| Dayforce Inc (DAY)vs › | $11.18B | 2.56x | 3.13x | 3.13x | 2.20x |
| DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU)vs › | $11.51B | 117.27x | 123.13x | 83.63x | 83.63x |
| Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC)vs › | $11.74B | 166.82x | 176.69x | 185.60x | 2107.67x |
| GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY)vs › | $12.06B | 7.54x | 6.59x | 4.91x | 4.28x |
| Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV)vs › | $9.66B | -1.77x | 1.88x | 3.84x | 4.92x |
Interest Coverage
-26.7x
Debt/Equity
0.16
Current Ratio
2.78
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | -26.67x |
| 2026-03-31 | -15.05x |
| 2025-12-31 | -13.64x |
| 2025-09-30 | -40.33x |
| 2025-06-30 | -19.53x |
| 2025-03-31 | -9.57x |
| 2024-12-31 | -3.69x |
| 2024-09-30 | -9.72x |
| 2024-06-30 | -15.50x |
| 2024-03-31 | -12.92x |
| 2023-12-31 | -1.45x |
| 2023-09-30 | -3.36x |
| 2023-06-30 | -7.34x |
| 2023-03-31 | -6.63x |
| 2022-12-31 | -9.73x |
| 2022-09-30 | -8.33x |
| 2022-06-30 | -9.16x |
| 2022-03-31 | -10.16x |
| 2021-12-31 | -9.32x |
| 2021-09-30 | -11.37x |
| 2021-06-30 | -9.98x |
| 2021-03-31 | -9.81x |
| 2020-12-31 | -10.87x |
| 2020-09-30 | -4.58x |
| 2020-06-30 | -7.46x |
| 2020-03-31 | -12.23x |
| 2019-12-31 | -8.60x |
| 2019-09-30 | -7.25x |
| 2019-06-30 | -9.28x |
| 2019-03-31 | -11.92x |
| 2018-12-31 | -25.47x |
| 2018-09-30 | -35.05x |
| 2018-06-30 | 32.05x |
| 2018-03-31 | 30.56x |
| 2017-12-31 | 156.36x |
| 2017-09-30 | 72.79x |
| 2017-06-30 | 139.86x |
| 2017-03-31 | 81.32x |
| 2016-12-31 | 39.22x |
| 2016-09-30 | 14.63x |
| 2016-06-30 | 4.38x |
| 2016-03-31 | -3.88x |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.38x |
| 2015-09-30 | 17.44x |
| 2015-06-30 | 19.63x |
| 2015-03-31 | -10.53x |
| 2014-12-31 | 26.32x |
| 2014-09-30 | 34.04x |
| 2014-06-30 | 28.83x |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.36x |
| 2013-12-31 | -1.49x |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.98x |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.17x |
| 2013-03-31 | -2.29x |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.06x |
| 2012-09-30 | -0.45x |
