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 -15.82x is 782% below its 5-year average of -1.79x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-34.20x–32.80x).
As of the fiscal period ended Monday, March 31, 2025. 9.19% below its 12-month average of -14.48x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2025 (2025-03-31): -15.82x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-15.82x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-14.48x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-6.57x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-1.79x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
-1.03x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
3.76x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-9.19%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-140.58%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-782.08%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-1440.07%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-520.88%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
4.80x
median of 97 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-429.50%
vs the sector median at left
Ascent Industries Co.
Market Cap
$124.55M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-15.82x
TTM Avg
-14.48x
3Y Avg
-6.57x
5Y Avg
-1.79x
Market Cap
$123.14M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.61x
TTM Avg
0.80x
3Y Avg
0.80x
5Y Avg
0.80x
Market Cap
$100.62M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-19.45x
TTM Avg
4.65x
3Y Avg
5.87x
5Y Avg
9.52x
Market Cap
$162.74M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2406.61x
TTM Avg
2406.61x
3Y Avg
2406.61x
5Y Avg
2406.61x
Market Cap
$80.33M
Interest Coverage Ratio
303.44x
TTM Avg
303.44x
3Y Avg
566.36x
5Y Avg
566.36x
Market Cap
$78.15M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-44.12x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$184.60M
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.18x
TTM Avg
5.18x
3Y Avg
6.25x
5Y Avg
6.54x
Market Cap
$53.73M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.59x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$35.61M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-3.50x
TTM Avg
21.04x
3Y Avg
21.04x
5Y Avg
13.00x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) | $124.55M | -15.82x | -14.48x | -6.57x | -1.79x |
| Aemetis, Inc. (AMTX)vs › | $123.14M | -0.61x | 0.80x | 0.80x | 0.80x |
| Caesarstone Ltd. (CSTE)vs › | $100.62M | -19.45x | 4.65x | 5.87x | 9.52x |
| 5E Advanced Materials Inc. (FEAM)vs › | $162.74M | 2406.61x | 2406.61x | 2406.61x | 2406.61x |
| Julong Holding Limited (JLHL)vs › | $80.33M | 303.44x | 303.44x | 566.36x | 566.36x |
| Atlas Lithium Corporation (ATLX)vs › | $78.15M | -44.12x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hongli Group Inc. (HLP)vs › | $184.60M | 5.18x | 5.18x | 6.25x | 6.54x |
| Electra Battery Materials Corporation (ELBM)vs › | $53.73M | -1.59x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Largo Inc. (LGO)vs › | $35.61M | -3.50x | 21.04x | 21.04x | 13.00x |
| Frontier Nuclear and Minerals Inc. (FNUC)vs › | $32.90M | -1268.30x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Interest Coverage
-15.8x
Debt/Equity
0.17
Current Ratio
4.33
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | -15.82x |
| 2024-12-31 | -0.81x |
| 2024-09-30 | 4.00x |
| 2024-06-30 | -25.60x |
| 2024-03-31 | -34.20x |
| 2023-12-31 | -8.82x |
| 2023-09-30 | -14.20x |
| 2023-06-30 | -6.64x |
| 2023-03-31 | -5.77x |
| 2022-12-31 | -5.96x |
| 2022-09-30 | 5.67x |
| 2022-06-30 | 29.25x |
| 2022-03-31 | 32.80x |
| 2021-12-31 | 25.10x |
| 2021-09-30 | 32.51x |
| 2021-06-30 | 11.48x |
| 2021-03-31 | 5.44x |
| 2020-12-31 | -16.93x |
| 2020-09-30 | -27.82x |
| 2020-06-30 | -20.06x |
| 2020-03-31 | -1.29x |
| 2019-12-31 | -2.15x |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.08x |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.57x |
| 2019-03-31 | -0.54x |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.86x |
| 2018-09-30 | 12.86x |
| 2018-06-30 | 12.33x |
| 2018-03-31 | 17.13x |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.34x |
| 2017-09-30 | -6.32x |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.43x |
| 2017-03-31 | 6.41x |
| 2016-12-31 | -17.19x |
| 2016-09-30 | -13.80x |
| 2016-06-30 | -6.46x |
| 2016-03-31 | -3.04x |
| 2015-12-31 | -75.58x |
| 2015-09-30 | -0.34x |
| 2015-06-30 | 8.31x |
| 2015-03-31 | 8.29x |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.15x |
| 2014-09-30 | 18.03x |
| 2014-06-30 | 18.21x |
| 2014-03-31 | 14.26x |
| 2013-12-31 | -16.14x |
| 2013-09-30 | 3.08x |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.93x |
| 2013-03-31 | 7.03x |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.79x |
| 2012-09-30 | 13.66x |
| 2012-06-30 | 36.85x |
| 2012-03-31 | 42.60x |
| 2011-12-31 | 26.07x |
| 2011-09-30 | 25.29x |
| 2011-06-30 | 98.10x |
| 2011-03-31 | 135.87x |
| 2010-12-31 | 118.00x |
| 2010-09-30 | 101.81x |
| 2010-06-30 | 134.02x |
| 2010-03-31 | 80.92x |
| 2009-12-31 | -2.49x |
| 2009-09-30 | 6.91x |
| 2009-06-30 | -3.72x |
| 2009-03-31 | 5.44x |
