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 20.68x is 76% below its 5-year average of 87.56x, near the low end of its 5-year range (20.68x–192.50x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 49.62% below its 12-month average of 41.05x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
20.68x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
41.05x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
79.75x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
87.56x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
62.96x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
52.20x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
45.05x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-49.62%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-74.07%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-76.38%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-67.16%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-60.38%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-54.10%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
8.04x
median of 124 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+157.36%
vs the sector median at left
A. O. Smith Corporation
Market Cap
$8.87B
Interest Coverage Ratio
20.68x
TTM Avg
41.05x
3Y Avg
79.75x
5Y Avg
87.56x
Market Cap
$9.15B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.14x
TTM Avg
6.06x
3Y Avg
5.30x
5Y Avg
6.81x
Market Cap
$9.45B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-55.41x
TTM Avg
17.83x
3Y Avg
17.83x
5Y Avg
35.25x
Market Cap
$9.53B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.88x
TTM Avg
10.91x
3Y Avg
9.01x
5Y Avg
8.56x
Market Cap
$7.96B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-8.64x
TTM Avg
6.26x
3Y Avg
5.35x
5Y Avg
4.19x
Market Cap
$7.71B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
47.61x
3Y Avg
48.35x
5Y Avg
62.70x
Market Cap
$7.52B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.41x
TTM Avg
12.34x
3Y Avg
15.64x
5Y Avg
32.75x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) | $8.87B | 20.68x | 41.05x | 79.75x | 87.56x |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH)vs › | $9.15B | 5.14x | 6.06x | 5.30x | 6.81x |
| AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)vs › | $9.45B | -55.41x | 17.83x | 17.83x | 35.25x |
| Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)vs › | $9.53B | 12.88x | 10.91x | 9.01x | 8.56x |
| Aecom (ACM)vs › | $9.75B | 5.57x | 5.02x | 4.48x | 3.83x |
| Planet Labs PBC (PL)vs › | $7.97B | -27.67x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fluor Corporation (FLR)vs › | $7.96B | -8.64x | 6.26x | 5.35x | 4.19x |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)vs › | $7.71B | N/A | 47.61x | 48.35x | 62.70x |
| Pool Corporation (POOL)vs › | $7.52B | 12.41x | 12.34x | 15.64x | 32.75x |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vs › | $7.20B | 10.52x | 8.31x | 17.64x | 22.65x |
Interest Coverage
20.7x
Debt/Equity
0.37
Current Ratio
1.59
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 | 20.68x |
| 2026-03-31 | 22.79x |
| 2025-12-31 | 68.25x |
| 2025-09-30 | 48.78x |
| 2025-06-30 | 44.74x |
| 2025-03-31 | 63.03x |
| 2024-12-31 | 65.04x |
| 2024-09-30 | 107.13x |
| 2024-06-30 | 114.83x |
| 2024-03-31 | 192.50x |
| 2023-12-31 | 168.00x |
| 2023-09-30 | 75.54x |
| 2023-06-30 | 45.42x |
| 2023-03-31 | 46.73x |
| 2022-12-31 | 52.18x |
| 2022-09-30 | 62.29x |
| 2022-06-30 | 79.52x |
| 2022-03-31 | 107.87x |
| 2021-12-31 | 126.00x |
| 2021-09-30 | 162.70x |
| 2021-06-30 | 164.78x |
| 2021-03-31 | 122.10x |
| 2020-12-31 | 152.90x |
| 2020-09-30 | 86.06x |
| 2020-06-30 | 36.64x |
| 2020-03-31 | 29.86x |
| 2019-12-31 | 46.04x |
| 2019-09-30 | 36.10x |
| 2019-06-30 | 38.24x |
| 2019-03-31 | 54.05x |
| 2018-12-31 | 83.83x |
| 2018-09-30 | 64.20x |
| 2018-06-30 | 62.52x |
| 2018-03-31 | 55.91x |
| 2017-12-31 | 48.55x |
| 2017-09-30 | 52.36x |
| 2017-06-30 | 51.44x |
| 2017-03-31 | 54.64x |
| 2016-12-31 | 71.75x |
| 2016-09-30 | 56.48x |
| 2016-06-30 | 65.11x |
| 2016-03-31 | 60.76x |
| 2015-12-31 | 76.79x |
| 2015-09-30 | 66.63x |
| 2015-06-30 | 41.20x |
| 2015-03-31 | 43.16x |
| 2014-12-31 | 52.57x |
| 2014-09-30 | 46.53x |
| 2014-06-30 | 56.29x |
| 2014-03-31 | 46.43x |
| 2013-12-31 | 50.58x |
| 2013-09-30 | 44.93x |
| 2013-06-30 | 41.50x |
| 2013-03-31 | 39.53x |
| 2012-12-31 | 28.95x |
| 2012-09-30 | 23.84x |
| 2012-06-30 | 23.45x |
| 2012-03-31 | 14.60x |
| 2011-12-31 | 11.38x |
| 2011-09-30 | 18.08x |
| 2011-06-30 | 12.76x |
| 2011-03-31 | 20.94x |
| 2010-12-31 | 36.33x |
| 2010-09-30 | 27.88x |
| 2010-06-30 | 33.94x |
| 2010-03-31 | 27.71x |
| 2009-12-31 | -2.43x |
| 2009-09-30 | 13.84x |
| 2009-06-30 | 7.65x |
| 2009-03-31 | 5.28x |
| 2008-09-30 | 8.22x |
| 2008-06-30 | 8.94x |
| 2008-03-31 | 7.19x |
| 2007-09-30 | 5.22x |
| 2007-06-30 | 6.34x |
| 2007-03-31 | 5.07x |
| 2006-09-30 | 4.47x |
| 2006-06-30 | 5.43x |
| 2006-03-31 | 10.13x |
| 2005-09-30 | 6.66x |
| 2005-06-30 | 6.80x |
| 2005-03-31 | 7.56x |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.39x |
| 2004-06-30 | 9.22x |
| 2004-03-31 | 6.13x |
| 2003-12-13 | 1.91x |
| 2003-09-30 | 4.10x |
