Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM). 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 -20.17x is 338% below its 5-year average of 8.47x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-340.42x–511.67x).
54.52% below its 12-month average of -13.05x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2026 (2026-04-30): -8.37x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-20.17x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-13.05x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
7.25x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
8.47x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-54.52%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-378.33%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-338.04%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
4.00x
median of 167 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-604.25%
vs the sector median at left
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.
Market Cap
$207.62M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-20.17x
TTM Avg
-13.05x
3Y Avg
7.25x
5Y Avg
8.47x
Market Cap
$181.30M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
826.28x
3Y Avg
826.28x
5Y Avg
633.22x
Market Cap
$235.17M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.72x
TTM Avg
1.24x
3Y Avg
1.65x
5Y Avg
2.43x
Market Cap
$235.75M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.22x
TTM Avg
2.19x
3Y Avg
2.89x
5Y Avg
2.89x
Market Cap
$173.99M
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.44x
TTM Avg
15.70x
3Y Avg
15.70x
5Y Avg
15.70x
Market Cap
$162.00M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.11x
TTM Avg
2.19x
3Y Avg
3.93x
5Y Avg
11.37x
Market Cap
$155.81M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.72x
TTM Avg
5.53x
3Y Avg
5.30x
5Y Avg
7.69x
Market Cap
$261.56M
Interest Coverage Ratio
22.40x
TTM Avg
15.54x
3Y Avg
10.34x
5Y Avg
32.44x
Market Cap
$142.39M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) | $207.62M | -20.17x | -13.05x | 7.25x | 8.47x |
| Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated (BSET)vs › | $181.30M | N/A | 826.28x | 826.28x | 633.22x |
| Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)vs › | $235.17M | 0.72x | 1.24x | 1.65x | 2.43x |
| Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK)vs › | $235.75M | -0.22x | 2.19x | 2.89x | 2.89x |
| HomesToLife Ltd (HTLM)vs › | $173.99M | 18.44x | 15.70x | 15.70x | 15.70x |
| 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (FLWS)vs › | $162.00M | -4.11x | 2.19x | 3.93x | 11.37x |
| Duluth Holdings Inc. (DLTH)vs › | $155.81M | -1.72x | 5.53x | 5.30x | 7.69x |
| Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA)vs › | $261.56M | 22.40x | 15.54x | 10.34x | 32.44x |
| 1stdibs.com, Inc. (DIBS)vs › | $142.39M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS)vs › | $141.80M | 34.98x | 28.59x | 23.62x | 19.66x |
Interest Coverage
-20.2x
Debt/Equity
0.19
Current Ratio
4.93
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | -8.37x |
| 2026-01-31 | -2.91x |
| 2025-10-31 | -27.88x |
| 2025-01-31 | 2.46x |
| 2024-10-31 | 511.67x |
| 2024-01-31 | -44.35x |
| 2023-07-31 | -340.42x |
| 2023-04-30 | -32.23x |
| 2023-01-31 | -14.09x |
| 2022-10-31 | 1.86x |
| 2022-07-31 | -29.90x |
| 2022-04-30 | -18.62x |
| 2022-01-31 | 69.49x |
| 2021-10-31 | 100.02x |
| 2021-07-31 | 91.80x |
| 2021-04-30 | 31.34x |
| 2021-01-31 | 199.67x |
